Measures and Methods in a Variety of Work Settings
This week, you read about a variety of resources, such as tests or measures and methods, that can be utilized in a variety of work settings.
You also learned about the concept of utility in the context of testing and assessment as applied to a single measure in Week 5. Considerations involved in determining utility can also be applied to large-scale testing programs that employ multiple tests or measures in a selected battery.
While the authors of your Psychological Testing and Assessment text introduced an assessment center from 1956 that incorporated multiple tools and methods, the Thornton and Gibbons' 2009 article, "Validity of Assessment Centers for Personnel Selection," elaborated on a review of the validity of elements in contemporary assessment centers and considerations when employing them.
Instructions
For this discussion, take the factors that affect a test's utility into consideration, which was identified in your Psychological Testing and Assessment text as:
Psychometric soundness.
Costs.
Benefits.
In addition, take into account practical considerations when conducting utility analyses, which include:
The pool of applicants.
The complexity of the job.
The use of cut scores.
In considering these things, this week's discussion asks you to identify three specific measures for a management assessment center addressing selection, placement, promotion, and career training. Follow the guidelines below in your post:
*Identify a specific instrument for each of the following areas:
Ability or aptitude testing.
Occupational career or interests.
Personality.
*Discuss one advantage and one disadvantage in selecting these tests for the battery.
*Identify at least one issue regarding factors of utility and utility analysis with this battery of tests.
*Include how you would evaluate the effectiveness of incorporating your measures into this battery. How would you determine that the three tests are adequate for addressing the purposes of selection, placement, promotion, and career training?
*Include if and how computerized assessment could be incorporated into your battery or evaluation.
Measures and Methods
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Measures and Methods
Aptitude Testing: Cognitive Ability Test (CAT)
Advantage: The CAT is a well-established and widely used measure of cognitive abilities, and can provide objective and reliable information about an individual's cognitive strengths and weaknesses.
Disadvantage: There may be potential issues with cultural bias or language barriers in administration and interpretation of the test.
Occupational Career or Interests: Strong Interest Inventory (SII)
Advantage: The SII can provide valuable information about an individual's interests, values, and preferred work environment, which can inform career choices and job placement decisions.
Disadvantage: Some individuals may not have well-defined interests or may struggle to accurately report their interests, which could lead to inaccurate results.
Personality: The Big Five Personality Traits Assessment
Advantage: The Big Five Personality Traits Assessment is a widely researched and recognized measure of personality that can provide insight into an individual's personality traits and how they may impact their job performance.
Disadvantage: There may be cultural differences in the expression of personality traits, and some individuals may not accurately report their traits.
Factor of Utility and Utility Analysis Issue
One issue with the battery of tests is the cost of administration and scoring, which may be a barrier for some organizations. Additionally, the utility of the tests may depend on the size and diversity of the pool of applicants and the complexity of the job being evaluated.
Evaluation of Effectiveness
Predictive validity refers to the ability of a test to predict future outcomes, such as job performance or career success. CAT measures individual’s ability to learn (Hinton et al.). This test can provide valuable information on a person's aptitude for the job and potential for future growth and development. This test's results can help identify individuals who may excel in certain areas, such as problem-solving or critical thinking...