人力资源双语ch06 Testing and Selecting Employees概要.ppt

Other Tests Achievement tests 成就测试 Tests that measure what a person has already learned. the tests in school a typing test handwriting tests 笔迹测试 Graphology 笔迹测试 Graphology (handwriting analysis) Assumes that handwriting reflects basic personality traits. Graphology’s validity is highly suspect. Source: Reproduced with permission from Kathryn Sackhein, Handwriting Analysis and the Employee Selection Process (New York: Quorum Books, 1990), p. 45. Figure 6–8 Handwriting Exhibit Used by Graphologist Personality tests 性格测试 Pros and cons Disadvantage Personality tests—particularly the projective type—are the most difficult tests to evaluate and use. Advantage Tests have been used successfully to predict dysfunctional job behaviors(不正常工作行为） and identify successful candidates for overseas assignments. 3.4 Management assessment center A simulation in which management candidates are asked to perform realistic tasks in hypothetical situations and are scored on their performance. Typical simulated exercises include: The in-basket 公文筐测试 Leaderless group discussion 无领导小组讨论 Management games 管理竞赛 Individual presentations 个人演讲 The interview 面试 Video-Based situational testing A situational test comprised of several video scenarios, each followed by a multiple choice question that requires the candidate to choose from among several courses of action. The results suggest that video-based situational tests can be useful for selecting employees. 4 other selection method  4.1 Background Investigations and Reference Checks Extent of investigations and checks Reference checks Background employment checks Criminal records Driving records Credit checks Reasons for investigations and checks To verify factual information provided by applicants. To uncover damaging information. Background Investigations and Reference Checks Sources of information for background checks: Former employers Current supervisors Commercial credit rating companies Written references Effectiveness Back gr