Psychometric testing is one of the most popular
selecting tools used by employers to identify suitable applicants for jobs in
the public and private sector (Armstrong, 2014). According to the psychometric
test guide of the Institute of Psychometric Coaching (2017), the use of
psychometric testing gives large and small organizations to know about job
seekers these days, and provide an opportunity to discover their core competencies
throughout the recruitment process.
Psychometric test can measure the human core
competencies and the strong positive abilities of a person during a
pre-recruitment stage and it gives the companies to consider and re-consider
their decision on the candidates (Reddy,2016).
Consulting testes that are conducted as a part of psychometric testes are
concerned in bringing out the purposefully measured positives of a person. According
to Reddy (2016), it brings out the real views of the candidates and the results
obtained are more accurate and reliable than the other means. Most of the
Organizations use psychometric testing today for the better prospects of the
Organization and this has been equally praised and criticized in the industry
in the current world.
Psychometric Testing
Psychometric testing is a mentality measurement test
which assesses intelligence or personality of the individuals using systemic
and standardized procedures which helps to predict to which extent the
employees will be successful in the job (Armstrong, 2014). The recruitment and
selection procedure present the employers with an opportunity to identify the
personality of the candidates even before they are absorbed to the Organization
(Bartram, 2004). According to the Oxford scientific dictionary, the
psychometric testing defines as the scientific study of the human mind and its
functions, especially those affecting behavior in the given context.
Types
of psychometric tests
The British Psychological Society (2002), mentions
that there are two main types of psychological tests that those which measure
ability, aptitude and attainment and those designed to assess personal
qualities which are believes, motivation and values. Number of various
psychometric testing methods were used over the time by most of organizations
on recruitment and selection process. International and local Organizations use
common recruitment and selection methods to stay competitive in the securing
optimal human resources (Bartram, 2004). Further, responsible assessment can
benefit the recruitment and selection of the candidates from previously
disadvantaged backgrounds as a part of a drive towards the equity in the
workplace (van der merwe,2002).
Advantages
of Psychometric testing
The use of psychometric testing has increased within
the recent years (Bartram 2001; Taylor, Keelty and McDonnell 2002; Anderson
2005; Wolf and Jenkins 2006). There are several possible reasons that explain
the vast usage of psychometric testing. First, the wide range of the resources
spread through out the internet has reduced the cost of testing and ease of
testing has been increased. Further, there is a growing awareness that the test
is an integral part of best practice for selection (Guest et al. 2003). In
addition, there is an improved awareness of predictive validity and reliability
of the specific tests(Cascio and Aguinis 2005; Wolf and Jenkins 2006).Among the
benefits of the test, it has unbiased approach which has no any favoritism is involved and much more fair and simple. As
these tests are doled out to the candidates in the groups, it saves lot of
money and time for the company. If a candidate is not selected, it gives an
opportunity to the concerned person to make a complete review about themselves
and provide opportunity to rectify the mistake. With these tests, the right
person to the right job is picked up. Further, it shows what individuals’
motives and mean time, applicants can find the right job which they love. Not
only it improves efficiency, but also it can be used at any stage of the
recruitment process (Reddy 2016)
It is argued in several occasions that this increased
professionalism in Human Resources Management and their involvement in
strategic decision making has implied that they have more influence in
Organizations and this may have increased the use of psychometric testing (Wolf
and Jenkins 2006; Farndale 2005). Use of psychological test is greater in
organizations that have Human Resources specialist compared with that other do not
(Hoque and Noon 2001; Wolf and Jenkins 2006).
Disadvantages
of Psychometric Testing
Using the psychometric testing for the recruitment
purposes offer clear recommendations about the general assessment issues such
as reliability, validity, norm groups and feedback to the applicant (Society
for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) 2003). On the other hand
the guidelines offer very limited practical advices and guidelines about how
psychological testing data should be used to make selection decision.
Often, many companies are conned into buying the non-psychometrics
as the necessary psychometrics, and as a result, many companies fail to achieve
the desirable results (Reddy 2016).These tests can make the candidates nervous
and if used with the conjunction with the other information, these tests are
unable to produce the exact results as they are incompatible with the other
tests in the same kind. There is no complete psychometric that is applicable to
interviews in all kind and differs completely from one sector to another (Reddy
2016).Meantime, the base is a small population and there are cultural barriers.
Another disadvantage is that the candidates tend to give fake answers (Reddy
2016).At the time of interview; they would try to diminish their negative
thoughts and try to enhance their positive aspects, and get through the
interview. The results of a psychometric test can label a person as an
introvert, but in general, the specific person can be having both introvert and
extrovert personalities. In this scenario, the results can be false. These
psychometric tests are complex to be handled and the administration requires
training to handle the same (Reddy 2016).
Examples
of psychometric testing
When considering the psychometric testing conjunction
with certain theories, it can be used to identify the potential employees of
the organizations. For example, McGregor’s theory X and theory Y can be used to
identify the employees and managers inside the organizations who are willing to
work and who dislikes to work. X type of people are always pessimistic and they
dislike the work and little ambitious in work, while Y people are really
motivated, willing to do the works and are reliable on their duties. As this
theory is most accepted, the tests can be created in conjunction with this
theory and assess the employee’s specific psychometrics (Griffin, 2010).
Table 1.0: McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y
(Source: Griffin, 2010)
Certain organizations use different kinds of personality
tests to assess the employees or candidates. As an example Heineken chose to
evolve a pre-existing psychometric model which is named as Enneagram with their
online recruitment campaign (Natividad,2016). One of the potential strengths of
the Enneagram typology is its combination of explicit and implicit personality
characteristics. Explicit personality is basically about aspects that are
available to individual’s conscious awareness. It can be assessed by
self-report questionnaire. With these self-reports, personality is always going
to be analogous. But there is an unavailability of introspection (Asendorpf,
Banse, & Muecke, 2002; Wilson & Dunn, 2004). Enneagram is a method to
identify the workforce’s hidden potential and development needs. Therefore, it
contributes to theoretical understandings of personality and practical
applications.
The Myers-Briggs type indicator is another test that
can be used to identify where an individual fall into four different
oppositions which are sensing and intuition, thinking or feeling, Introversion
or extroversion and judging and perceiving and comes with 16 different
personality types. Around 80% of new hires of Fortune 500 companies have been
administrated the MBTI in the past decade and so many other companies use this
method. This method is designed to identify the individual’s innate preferences
(Dullu, 2017).
Sixteen personality factor questionnaire which is
known as 16PF devised in 1949 by psychologist Raymond cattell. There he speaks
about 16 traits which we all possess in different degrees like warmth and
tension. 16PF can give an employer a good idea on whether an individual can be
counted on to finish the task or able to handle the high stress situations.
This method basically focuses on practical situations rather than general
personality traits (Dullu, 2017).
Anther theory is DISC theory which is based on normal
behavior and a wellness model that is objective and descriptive rather than
subjective and judgmental. This tool was developed by Industrial psychologist
Walter Vernon Clarke and is based on the theory of psychologist William Moulton
Marston. It focuses in identifying four different behavioral traits; dominance,
inducement, submission and compliance. Based on the results, individuals may be
categorized as either task oriented or people oriented. Therefore, the DISC is practical
way to understand those employees in the organization (Dullu, 2017).
Figure 1.0: DISC Theory
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Artificial intelligence ad workplace psychometric tests, 2017)
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Conclusion
Finally, the psychometric tests can be considered as
effective method but not necessarily wanted in recruitment or selection
process. However, the psychometric tests can be used to the development of the
employees talents and motivational levels by joining with the management
theories such as McGregor’s X and Y theory. By using this, the employers can
have a better idea on the employees and their level of motivation and behavior
and also can measure who are the individuals with the need of training.
According to Caplan (2011), those psychometric tests
should be treated as complimentary assessments.
Using a combination of assessments will be more useful for the
organizations rather than using one method of testing. Meantime, the methods
which are using for the recruitment and selection process should align with the
organizational overall objectives and goals to achieve the expected results in
the future.
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Despite the popularity and increase in the usage of psychometric testing in recruitment, there is still some debate in the organizational psychology field as to whether the personality measures should be used in recruitment and selection or not (Morgeson, et al, 2007). Many researchers believe that psychometric testing used in the recruitment process is not valid and can be fake (Scroggins, et al, 2008).
ReplyDeleteDear Anne,Fletcher (1991) stated that like any other selection procedure, the psychometric tests can be used well or badly. But it would be silly to dismiss all the evidence of the value of personality assessment in selection on the basis of some misappropriation. Definitely the majority of applied psychologists feel the balance of the evidence supports the use of personality records. Personality tests can provide interesting additional information about candidates that is free from the biased responses that often occur in face-to-face interviews. But they have to be used with great care. The tests should have been developed by a reliable psychologist or test agency on the basis of extensive research and field testing and they must meet the specific needs of the user(Armstrong,2006).
DeleteMittner (1998) argued that if psychometric testing is conducted with insight and understanding, they can be a very effective way in mapping behavior. Kemp (1999) said that psychometric testing can be very helpful in selection processes and proper use can aid in collecting better information, which cannot be gathered through interviews.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.Selection tests are used to provide indication of levels of abilities, intelligence, personality characteristics, aptitudes and accomplishments. They characteristically supplement the information obtained from an interview. A distinction is made between psychological or psychometric tests, which measure or assess intelligence, ability or personality, and aptitude tests, which are professional or job-related tests that measure the extent to which people can do the work (Armstrong,2010).
DeleteSchmidt and Hunter (1998) defined that predictive validity in psychometric test in applicant is in high level on employee requirements.
ReplyDeleteValidated intelligence and personality tests will produce useful data, but there is much to be said for joining them in a selection procedure with structured interviews. Tests are often used as part of a selection procedure for jobs where a large number of recruits are required, and where it is not possible to rely entirely on examination results or information about previous experience as the basis for predicting future performance (Armstrong,2014)
DeleteHi Ganga, HR professional can implement to maximize the value of psychological tests for selection rather than focus on the technical aspects of selection, for example test validity (Muchinsky 2004). When it comes to the types of testing, Ability and personality tests are the most popular forms of psychological testing for selection purposes (Keenan 1995; Ryan and Sackett 1987, 1992; Taylor et al. 2002;Salgado and De Fruyt 2005; Carless 2007)
ReplyDeleteOf course,in order to be effective, HR practitioners need to be informed of best practice in a varied selection of activities (Pfeffer 1994; Griffeth and Hom 2001) One of the modern researches on the use of psychometric testing was given by Costa & McCrae (2013), which was carried out to quantity the reliability and validity of the psychometric testing in employee selection. The research confirmed the idea that the psychometric tests are no hesitation reliable and valuable for the organizations in personnel selection, but psychometric tests should not be assumed as a sole measure in the decision making of hiring. Their study suggested that the results of the psychometric test should not be limited in recruitment only. Rather, they should be used in future career paths, training need analysis, and work allocation of employees as well. In this way, organizations can get long-standing and cost-effective benefits if psychometric results are used multi-purposefully.
DeletePsychometric tests assess intelligence or personality. They use systematic and standardized procedures to measure differences in individual characteristics, thus enabling selectors to gain a greater understanding of candidates to help in predicting the extent to which they will be successful in a job (Armstrong(2014).
ReplyDeleteindeed.Internationally, companies need highly skilled employees so as to function at best, profitable levels. Furthermore, in order to stay ahead of opponents, companies have to entice and retain the most appropriate people for the job (Nicholls 2006). As stated by Maphanga (2011) companies search for employees who demonstrate optimum skill in absorbing and applying knowledge. In order to employ candidates of this caliber, it is imperative that companies use good recruitment methods
DeleteA disadvantage of a Psychometric test is the inability to predict future performance. As Armstrong 2014 states "The most important criterion is the ability of a selection method or combination of methods to predict future performance"
ReplyDeletePsychometric testing is a selection tool that actually measures intellectual abilities and behaviors of the candidates, that are vital for the future job performance. Organizations depend on the results of these tests to take the major decisions for hiring and sometimes promoting as well. Its popularity among appointment of managers as a recruitment tool lies in its ability to whittle down candidates, making the recruiter more confident about the hiring process(Ozyer & Akyuz 2018)
DeleteAccording to the Edenborough, (2010) Psychometric testing is a great method to discover about people, what makes them tick in terms of capabilities, typical performances and motivations. The power of psychometrics can be helpful, to an employer, but also to you as a candidate or existing employee. However, for you to get the most out of being on the receiving end of psychometrics and produce your most bright performance.
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DeleteFundamentally, psychometric assessments are scientifically established to forecast the likelihood that a candidate will be effective in a position (Mujcic 2012). The use of psychometric tests as part of the selection process has many advantages, both for the company as well as for the candidate. If employed properly and responsibly, psychometric testing can contribute to the efficiency of a company’s selection and placement process (Owen & Taljaard 1996). It permits companies to reduce biasness and errors in their decision-making procedure and allows the selection of the most suitable candidates for the vacant position (Mujcic 2012).
According to Owen and Taljaard (1996), it appears that psychometric tests can contribute to the efficiency of selection and placement in industry, if used carefully and responsibly. Friedenberg (1995) referred to research which compared different selection procedures (application forms, letters of reference, interviews, testing) and confirmed that although each technique has its own merits, standardized tests are the most psychometrically sound.
ReplyDeleteYes.Psychometric tests endeavor to measure a candidate’s qualities as objectively or quantitatively as possible (Maphanga 2011). Psychometric tests contain a range of instruments which are designed to evaluate and measure the attributes, abilities, personality traits and various skills of the candidate under consideration for a vacancy (Jenkins 2001).
DeleteAccording to (Armstrong, 2014) Psychometric testing is a mind-set which measures intelligence or personality of the individuals using standardized procedures, it helps to predict to which level the employees will be successful in the job. Psychometric tests can be used as part of the recruitment and selection process by employers to assess the ability in specific skills of employees.
ReplyDeleteYes. In addition,Psychometric testing is a means of assessing a person’s skills, personality traits, abilities and knowledge in a specific position. Research in early 1990 gives the suggestion that personality can predict future job performance of the people (Morgeson et al, 2007).
DeletePsychometric tests are to be advantageous as indicators of shifts in the demand for skills, then it is important that organisations’ use of tests is linked to their wish to measure the skills of eventual employee (Jenkins, 2001)
ReplyDeleteFinding people with the right skills and attributes is paramount to all victorious businesses in both the private and public sectors. Therefore, how the employees perform in tests plays an important part in whether they are eventually chosen for the position or not (Institute Of Psychometric Coaching).
DeletePsychometric test is one that estimates some characteristic of an individual's mental working to convey a score that can empower decisions to be made with the scores of other individuals and empower extrapolations to be made concerning future behaviors and performance. Psychometric test are therefore clearly of utilization for determination reason to recognize people and to expect which will be the most fitting to work necessity as far as recruitment, promotion, redeployment and training potential. (Hill 2001)
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DeleteYes.As explained by Toplis et al (1991), a psychometric test such as one on mental ability has correct answers so that the higher the score, the superior the performance.
DeletePsychometric questionnaires such as personality tests assess habitual performance and measure personality characteristics, interests, values or actions. With questionnaires,a high or low score signifies the amount to which a person has a definite quality and the appropriateness of the replies depends on the particular qualities required in the job to be filled.
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ReplyDeleteMoving on, in-depth examination of the strengths and limitations psychometric testing, with coverage of diverse methods of test development and application (Cripps, 2017)
There are many different theories of personality and, as a result, many different types of personality tests.
DeleteThese include self-report traits questionnaires and other questionnaires that measure interests, values or work behavior. One of the most commonly accepted ways of classifying personality is the five-factor model. As summarized by McCrae and Costa (1989), this model defines the key personality characteristics.
Armstrong (2014) explained that Psychometric tests assess intelligence or personality. They use systematic and standardized procedures to measure differences in individual characteristics, thus enabling selectors to gain a greater understanding of candidates to help in
ReplyDeletepredicting the extent to which they will be successful in a job.
Research cited by Roberts (1997) has indicated that these factors extraversion/introversion, emotional stability, agreeableness, conscientiousness, openness to experience are valid predictors of work performance and that one factor in particular, ‘conscientiousness’, was very
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"Psychological work contract" was defined by Argyris (1960) as the Understanding and the conditions held by the organization and the employee. what's your idea?
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DeleteThe employment relationships can also be explained in terms of a psychological contract, which, according to Guzzo and Noonan (1994), has both transactional
Deleteand relational qualities. The concept of a psychological contract expresses the view that at its most basic level the employment relationship consists of a sole combination
of beliefs held by an individual and his or her employer about what they are expecting of one another.
Would like to comment as each person is different from another. For example one employee might approach a certain decision whereas the other might approach it in another complete different way. Each individuals personality dimension affects the way the individual would make the decisions (Macey and Scheneider, 2008). Therefore the selectors should selected the most appropriate candidate.
ReplyDeleteIt is argued that the improved professionalism of human resource management (Legge 1995; Caldwell 2001) and their greater contribution in strategic decision making (Budhwar 2000; Farndale 2005) has meant they have more influence in organizations and this in turn may have increased test use (Wolf and Jenkins 2006). Use of psychological tests is greater in organizations that have a human resource (HR) experts compared with those that do not (Hoque and Noon 2001; Wolf and Jenkins 2006).
DeleteIn recent years psychological testing for selection has been increased (Bartram 2001; Taylor, Keelty and McDonnell 2002; Anderson 2005; Wolf and Jenkins 2006). There are several possible reasons for the increased use of psychological testing first The widespread use of psychological tests over the Internet means reduced test costs, increased relative ease of test candidates, and a significant increase in turnaround time for result reporting. Second More and more people recognize that testing is a key part of best practice for selection (Terpstra and Rozell 1993; Harel and Tzafrir 2001; Guest et al. 2003). This is clearly relevant, objective and fair. This reduces the likelihood of legal problems (Wolf and Jenkins 2006). Finally, it states that it improve the professionalism of human resource management (Caldwell 2001). And more involvement in strategic decisions (Budhwar 2000; Farndale 2005).
ReplyDeleteIn addition, professional guidelines about the use of psychological tests for selection purposes offer very clear recommendations about general assessment matters, for example validity, reliability, norm groups, cut-scores and response to the candidate (American Educational Research Association, American Psychological Association and National Council for Measurement in Education 1999; US Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration 2000; International Test Commission 2001; Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) 2003).
DeleteWould like to comment as when employees are selected at the interview it would be the “Cream of the Crop” which would be selected. There is no guarantee how they would be totally acceptable to perform in the organization (Dessler, 2008). Therefore it is the responsibility of the selectors to select the most suited applicant for the vacancy
ReplyDeleteYes.For the selection,multiple selection ratings can be combined either by a statistical or a judgmental method (Born and Scholarios 2005). In the judgmental (or clinical) method, the decision maker reviews interview and test scores and makes a comprehensive decision about the applicant’s appropriateness. The interviewer puts the data together using informal, subjective methods. The judgmental method is widely used than the statistical method (Campbell, Dunnette, Lawler and Weick 1970; Ryan and Sackett 1998; Born and Scholarios 2005).
DeleteHi Ganga, when a candidate participates in a psychometric test, in most cases, the results will reveal a part of his personality and personal conditions. Ethically the participants should be clearly informed about this request to sign a written consent before they were given the test. A detailed procedure of how to handle the ethical factor of the psychometric test can be found in the research done by Gharaibeh et al. (2018) over Physical Examination attitudes using a psychometric test.
ReplyDeleteA number of ethical concerns have also been raised in connection with integrity tests. One is that they are seen as an invasion of privacy. Also, based on which test cut-off is used, between 25 and 75 per cent of people will fail the test, but owing to less than perfect validity innocent people will be wrongly denied jobs. On the other hand it can be argued that the test is only unprincipled if it is inacceptable, as it is fair enough for an employer to want honest employees (Edenborough. 2005)
DeleteHi Ganga, in addition to what you have mentioned, the psychometric tests are also applicable for testing mental health based on findings of Andó, (2015), and to assess if the individual is undergoing any severe clinical states, which cannot be seen from outside, such as bipolar or addictions that can directly impact under working conditions. Under some broader circumstances such as during selection for specialized job tasks that requires mental stability; to establish an objective and impartial psychological testing, the process of operationalization can be used, which uses measurement of a phenomenon that is not directly quantifiable, (Rózsa, 2009).
ReplyDeleteYes. Likewise, Sectors which require specific technical aptitudes sometimes have their own very precise tests, and this is a trend that is increasing. For example, employers in the city area might ask candidates to complete a simulation exercise where they interact with a energetic trading screen, or employers within the IT industry sometimes use the Berger Aptitude for Programming test to measure whether non IT graduates have the potential for programming skills(University of Wolverhampton)
DeleteIn order to make matters simplified with regard to an appeared to be complex subject let me comment as follows:
ReplyDelete-The word “psychometric” means measurement of mind.
-Psychometric testing is used to measure several attributes including intelligence, critical reasoning, motivation and personality profile. -Traditionally, these tests have taken the form of pen and paper, multiple choice questionnaires, but now moving into a digital realm. (Source:MichaelPage,2019).
Yes. As an example, Multi-team Air Campaign Effectiveness Simulation can be taken(ACES) which was used as a digital Psychometric testing method. ACES captures records audio and video of participants ,and participants communicate between- and within-groups through the use of microphone-equipped headsets. Up to 16 teams can play ACES at a time, and can be allocated different flight packages, weapons, and tasks. Team objectives can also be individual or related, depending on the operation. In addition, because ACES is a virtual simulation, teams can be remote (Mathieu,Cobb, Marks,Zaccaro,&Marsh,2004).
DeleteThere is no fixed, generally accepted, standard selection procedure that is at present used by everybody. A selection procedure may be fairly simple or very complex, depending on the nature of the organization, the task for which individuals are being selected, and the philosophy of human resource management (Aiken, 1994). The vast majority of employee selection programs are based upon the successive-hurdle technique. This means that to be hired, applicants must successfully pass various screening steps. At each step or hurdle some candidates get rejected. Psychometric tests can be of great value in employee selection because of their objectivity and validity (Schultz & Schultz,1998).
ReplyDeleteYes. There is a rising awareness that testing is an integral part of best practice for selection (Terpstra and Rozell 1993; Harel and Tzafrir 2001; Guest et al. 2003); it is demonstrably relevant, objective and fair. In this way, selected candidates are separated from rejected applicants with the purpose of choosing the person who will be the most effective and make the most valuable contributions to the organization.
DeleteHi Ganga,
ReplyDeleteFurther to what you have presented, the word psychometric refers to the measurement of the mind (Qureshi, 2018). Test-takers’ faked responses represent one of the central issues that may affect the validity of psychometric tests (Gatewood and Field, 2001). Distortion of responses may produce measurement errors that reduce the validity coefficient and lead to incorrect decision-making (Griffith, et al., 2007). Robie, Brown and Beaty (2007) define faking as “a conscious attempt to manipulate one’s responses to create a positive impression.” Faking can take two main forms: (a) “faking-good,” or presenting oneself in a more positive, impressive light; and (b) “faking-bad,” or presenting oneself in a more psychologically troubled or worse light (Viswesvaran and Ones, 1999).
Candidates tend to give fake answers (Reddy 2016).At the time of interview; they would try to reduce their negative thoughts and try to enhance their positive aspects, and get through the interview. The consequences of a psychometric test can label a person as an introvert, but in general, the specific person can be having both introvert and extrovert personalities. In this scenario, the results can be false. These psychometric tests are complex to be handled and the administration requires training to handle the same (Reddy 2016).
DeleteHi,
ReplyDeletePsychometric tests (psychometric) is also refers to mental measurement. These tests asses mainly intelligence and personality to measure variances in individual characteristics to best suit for a successful job. These tests could be done online in today’s context (Armstrong and Taylor 2014).
Yes. A version of online was released in January 2007 called the Wonderlic Contemporary Cognitive Ability Test (formerly known as the Wonderlic Personnel Test – Revised), covering questions more suitable to the 21st century; it is available both online and in printed form, while the original test is only available on paper. The Wonderlic test was built on another test called the Otis Self-Administering Test of Mental Ability
DeleteBefore selecting the psychometric test as an assessment tool it is necessary to consider the real requirement of the job role, skill sets and capacity of the requirement (Fernandes, 2011).
ReplyDeleteThe professional ethics of industrial-organizational psychologists (I-O psychologists) entail that any selection system be based on a job analysis to ensure that the selection criteria are job-related. The necessities for a selection system are knowledge, skills, ability, and other characteristics, known as KSAOs. US law also identifies bona fide occupational qualifications (BFOQs), which are requirements for a job which would be discriminatory were they not necessary.
DeleteBased on the International Test Commission’s Guidelines on Test Use, The British Psychological Society (2017) lists four primary indicators of a suitable psychometric test. First and foremost, a psychometric test must be reliable by means of an accurate scoring mechanism. Reliability can generally be increased by lengthening tests, and decreased by shortening them. In this regard, the multitude of psychometric assessments designed to characterize individuals using a limited number of personality types may be viewed as potentially restrictive and unreliable, depending on how well the test has been developed.
ReplyDeleteIn addition to the impact of previewing test scores on interview structure, much has been written about how interviewers’ information processing plans and competences affect the interview outcomes (i.e., interviewer cognitive factors). Posthuma, Morgeson and Campion (2002) identified two streams of interview investigation within a reasoning framework. These are: (a) pre-interview impressions, which refer to applicant evaluations that are formed from information prior to the interview; and (b) confirmatory biases, in which interviewers pursue out information that supports or confirms their theories
DeleteAccording to Chudasama (2014) psychometric tests should be carried out by individuals trained in managing and understanding them. This can be quite costly in either training in-house staff or getting third-party experts. Thus assesing the cost of psychometric testing against the value of the role can be taken into consideration.
ReplyDeleteUse of psychological tests is superior in organizations that have a human resource (HR) specialist compared with those that do not (Hoque and Noon 2001; Wolf and Jenkins 2006). Professional guidelines about the use of psychological tests for selection purposes show very clear recommendations about general assessment issues, for example reliability, validity, norm groups, cut-scores and feedback to the applicant (American Educational Research Association)
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ReplyDeleteWhen examining the cross-cultural application of tests, attention should be given to factors such as language, race, socio-economic status, gender, educational background (Bedell, et al.1999 ). Specifically the impact of language and cultural differences.
ReplyDeleteThe often cited interference to the administration of psychological tests as reported by interview participants is language. Language can be challenging on three levels: (i) the language in which the test is created, (ii) the difficulty level of the test language, especially if the test is directed in the testee’s second or third language, (van de Vijver and Rothmann, 2004) and (iii) the language capability of the testee. Language is thoroughly tied to culture. Cultural context particularly becomes a problem when doing personality assessment, as theories have different meanings and are experienced differently across cultures. Normally, personality tests require a high level of language proficiency (van de Vijver and Rothmann, 2004).
DeleteThe MBTI recruitment character evaluation technique has been broadly used in psychometric assessments in one-of-a-kind industries. It has been found that the organizations have effectively used psychometric tests and have no longer yet faced any difficulties in conducting psychometric assessments in their recruitment and determination procedure (Wu et al, 2011).
ReplyDeleteThe MBTI personality type is used to test which kind of personality is a human posses with. there are 16 types of personalities which is INFJ is the most rare type. This is really an effective method of recruiting different personality types.
Delete"Psychological work contract" was defined by Argyris (1960) as the Understanding and the conditions held by the organization and the employee. what's your idea?
ReplyDeleteThe employment relationships can also be explained in terms of a psychological contract, which, according to Guzzo and Noonan (1994), has both transactional
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