Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
acceptedVersion
Publication Date
5-2010
Abstract
Although computerization and standardization might make assessment center (AC) exercises easier to administer and score, drawbacks are that most of such exercises have a static and multiple-choice format. This study reports on the development and initial validation of a computerized and standardized AC exercise that simulates key managerial tasks. This AC exercise capitalizes not only on the benefits of computerization and standardization (efficiency and cost savings) but at the same time aims to avoid their usual drawbacks (lower response fidelity and interactivity). The composite exercise score was significantly related to several criteria of interest and had incremental validity beyond cognitive ability. The exercise was also significantly related to candidates' people management competencies.
Keywords
Assessment center, technology, selection
Discipline
Industrial and Organizational Psychology | Organizational Behavior and Theory
Research Areas
Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources
Publication
Journal of Personnel Psychology
Volume
9
Issue
2
First Page
94
Last Page
98
ISSN
1866-5888
Identifier
10.1027/1866-5888/a000010
Publisher
Hogrefe
Citation
LIEVENS, Filip; VAN KEER, Etienne; and VOLCKAERT, Ellen.
Gathering behavioral samples through a computerized and standardized assessment center exercise yes, it is possible. (2010). Journal of Personnel Psychology. 9, (2), 94-98.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/lkcsb_research/5581
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Authors
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Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.1027/1866-5888/a000010
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