The influence of candidate social effectiveness on assessment center performance ratings: A field study

The present research examined the influence of constructs representing social effectiveness on assessment center (AC) ratings in two samples. We expected different effects of self-monitoring (SM) on different dimension ratings, a positive effect of the ability to identify criteria (ATIC) on the overall AC rating and a moderating effect of the ATIC on the relationship between SM and the dimension rating. Forty-six (Study 1) and 115 (Study 2) applicants participated in ACs in field settings. Across both studies, SM had a negative effect on the integrity rating. No relationship was identified between SM and social sensitivity or problem solving ratings. In Study 1, the ATIC had a positive effect on the overall AC rating. No support was identified for a moderating effect of the ATIC on the relationship between SM and the social sensitivity rating.Výzkum se věnuje vlivu konstruktů reprezentujících sociální efektivitu na hodnocení výkonu v assessment centru (AC) na dvou vzorcích. Předpokládali jsme, že self-monitoring (SM) má odlišný vliv na hodnocení různých kompetencí, dále že schopnost identifikovat požadavky situace (ATIC) má vliv na celkové hodnocení v AC a také jsme očekávali, že ATIC moderuje vztah mezi SM a hodnocením kompetencí. Čtyřicet šest (Studie 1) a 115 (Studie 2) uchazečů se účastnilo AC v reálném prostředí. V obou studií byl prokázán negativní vliv SM na hodnocení kompetence integrita. Žádný vztah nebyl nalezen mezi SM a hodnocením sociální citlivosti a řešení problémů. Ve Studii 1 bylo prokázáno, že ATIC má pozitivní vliv na celkového hodnocení v AC. Nebyla nalezena podpora pro moderační efekt ATIC ve vztahu mezi SM a hodnocením sociální efektivity.The present research examined the influence of constructs representing social effectiveness on assessment center (AC) ratings in two samples. We expected different effects of self-monitoring (SM) on different dimension ratings, a positive effect of the ability to identify criteria (ATIC) on the overall AC rating and a moderating effect of the ATIC on the relationship between SM and the dimension rating. Forty-six (Study 1) and 115 (Study 2) applicants participated in ACs in field settings. Across both studies, SM had a negative effect on the integrity rating. No relationship was identified between SM and social sensitivity or problem solving ratings. In Study 1, the ATIC had a positive effect on the overall AC rating. No support was identified for a moderating effect of the ATIC on the relationship between SM and the social sensitivity rating

Alternative predictors for dealing with the diversity-validity dilemma in personnel selection: The constructed response multimedia test

In the context of the diversity-validity dilemma in personnel selection, the present field study compared ethnic subgroup differences on an innovative constructed response multimedia test to other commonly used selection instruments. Applicants (N=245, 27% ethnic minorities) for entry-level police jobs completed a constructed response multimedia test, cognitive ability test, language proficiency test, personality inventory, structured interview, and role play. Results demonstrated minor ethnic subgroup differences on constructed response multimedia test scores as compared to other instruments. Constructed response multimedia test scores were related to the selection decision, and no evidence for predictive bias was found. Subgroup differences were also examined on the dimensional level, with cognitively loaded dimension scores displaying larger differences

Guidelines and Ethical Considerations for Assessment Center Operations

This document is an update of several prior editions of guidelines and ethical considerations for assessment center operations dating back to 1975. Each set of guidelines was developed and endorsed by specialists in the research, development, and implementation of assessment centers. The guidelines are a statement of the considerations believed to be most important for all users of the assessment center method. For instance, the use of job-related simulations is a core concept when using the method. Job simulation exercises allow individuals to demonstrate their abilities in situations that are important on the job. As stressed in these guidelines, a procedure should not be represented as an assessment center unless it includes at least one, and usually several, job-related simulations that require the assessee to demonstrate a constructed behavioral response. Other important areas include assessor selection and training, using \u27competencies\u27 as dimensions to be assessed, validation, participants\u27 rights, and the incorporation of technology into assessment center programs. The current guidelines discuss a number of considerations in developing and using assessment centers in diverse cultural settings