Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
acceptedVersion
Publication Date
1-2009
Abstract
This study presents a simultaneous examination of multiple evidential bases of the validity of assessment center (AC) ratings. In particular, we combine both construct-related and criterion-related validation strategies in the same sample to determine the relative importance of exercises and dimensions. We examine the underlying structure of ACs in terms of exercise and dimension factors while directly linking these factors to a work-related criterion (salary). Results from an AC (N = 753) showed that exercise factors not only explained more variance in AC ratings than dimension factors but also were more important in predicting salary. Dimension factors explained a smaller albeit significant portion of the variance in AC ratings and had lower validity for predicting salary. The implications of these findings for AC theory, practice, and research are discussed.
Discipline
Human Resources Management | Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Research Areas
Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources
Publication
Human Performance
Volume
22
Issue
5
First Page
375
Last Page
390
ISSN
0895-9285
Identifier
10.1080/08959280903248310
Publisher
Taylor & Francis (Routledge): STM, Behavioural Science and Public Health Titles / Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
Citation
LIEVENS, Filip; DILCHERT, Stephan; and ONES, Deniz S..
The importance of exercise and dimension factors in assessment centers: Simultaneous examinations of construct-related and criterion-related validity. (2009). Human Performance. 22, (5), 375-390.
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Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.1080/08959280903248310