Testing people at work : competencies in psychometric testing

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Title:

Author:

Smith, Mike (J. Mike)

ISBN:

9781405108171

9781405108188

Personal Author:

Smith, Mike (J. Mike)

Publication Information:

Malden, MA : BPS Blackwell, 2005.

Physical Description:

viii, 424 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

General Note:

Formerly CIP.

Contents:

Competence in occupational testing -- Job analysis and person specifications -- An introduction to intelligence and cognitive ability -- An introduction to personality -- An introduction to motives (needs, values and interests) -- Attracting applicants -- Basic statistics 1 -- Basic statistics 2 -- The sensitivity of selection measures -- Standard error and reliability -- Validity -- Bias of measures -- Calculating the sterling value of selection (utility analysis) -- Choice of selection methods -- Psychometric tests 1 -- Psychometric tests 2 -- E-selection -- Other scientific methods of selection -- Less scientific methods of selection -- Assessment centres -- Test administration -- Norms and profiles -- Interpreting scores -- Face-to-face feedback -- Written reports -- Telephone feedback -- Ethics and data protection.

Abstract:

"Testing People at Work is an authoritative, practical text on selection and assessment. It explains psychometric testing in occupational settings and also covers other methods of selection such as assessment centres and e-selection. The book systematically covers all the topics required for the BPS Certificates of Competence in Testing, Levels A and B."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Employment tests -- Textbooks.

Employees -- Psychological testing -- Textbooks.

Added Author:

Smith, Pam, 1946-

Electronic Access:

Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip051/2004022192.html

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Summary

Testing People at Work is an authoritative, practical text on selection and assessment. It explains psychometric testing in occupational settings and also covers other methods of selection such as assessment centres and e-selection. The book systematically covers all the topics required for the BPS Certificates of Competence in Testing Levels A and B.

Designed for students taking selection and assessment courses.
Covers the whole process of testing, from job analysis to reporting results.
Uses new theoretical frameworks for the topics of personality and motivation.
Features an extensive discussion of ethics in selection and assessment.
Includes questions testing understanding and suggestions for further reading.
Incorporates many tables and diagrams giving practical help to users of psychometric tests.
Accompanied by supplementary online material, at www.blackwellpublishing.com/testing/.