HRM200 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Thematic Apperception Test, Trait Theory, Content Validity

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Human Resources Management
• Course: HRM200
• Professor: Katrina Di Gravio

Document Summary

Its easy to skip some steps, in desperation to hire someone quickly. In order to get the best talent you have to proceed through each step. Types of tests used in selection cognitive tests (can"t prepare: intelligence. Intelligence (iq) tests are tests of general intellectual abilities they measure not one trait but a number of abilities including memory, vocabulary, verbal fluency, and numerical ability: emotional intelligence. Emotional (ei) tests measure ability to monitor ones own emotions and the emotions of others and use that knowledge to guide thoughts and actions. Many people believe ei tests are a more important determinant of success than a high iq: aptitude. Measures of specific thinking skills, such as inductive and deductive reasoning, verbal comprehension, memory and numerical ability. Step 3: selection interview the selection interview is procedure designed to predict future job performance on the basis of applicants oral responses to oral inquiries: involves a two-way communication between the interviewer and interviewee.