Discussion Post
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:
a) Psychometric soundness.
b) Costs.
c) Benefits.
In addition, take into account practical considerations when conducting utility analyses, which include:
a) The pool of applicants.
b) The complexity of the job.
c) 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:
A. Identify a specific instrument for each of the following areas:
a. Ability or aptitude testing.
b. Occupational career or interests.
c. Personality.
B. Discuss one advantage and one disadvantage in selecting these tests for the battery.
C. Identify at least one issue regarding factors of utility and utility analysis with this battery of tests.
D. 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?
E. Include if and how computerized assessment could be incorporated into your battery or evaluation.