Management and Organizational Studies 3384A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Extraversion And Introversion, Self-Awareness, Medical Test

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 3384A/B
• Professor: Cristin Keller

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Mos 3384 chapter 7: use of tests in selection. Ganizations are finding that valid employment tests can play an intt ;ral part of their selection battery, iding important insights into the job applicant"s personality, values and work ethic. pros. Well-designed tests provide a fair and objective basis for assessing an applicant"s potential, s. Perlal evaluation methods are vulnerable to the stereotypes, personal biases, and perceptual limitations of the evaluator. F test scores can be more easily interpreted and combined with other predictors than other personal evaluations. Versatility tests can be used both for recruiting purposes and for new hires after they ^ave joined the organization. (internal promotions, training potential ect) Pplicant"s core values, work-related attitudes, and stable personality traits are invisible. Not proven reliable or validity until they have seen psychometric data pertaining to the tests. Use of tests for purposes for which they were not meant.