The validity of the assessment centre method as a predictor of managerial potential.

Abstract

The Assessment Centre is a process involving a number of participants who take part in a series of individual and group exercises administered by a specialist, while being observed by several specially trained impartial observers. The prime objective of the Assessment Centre is the assessment of managerial personnel, and consequently the exercises in which the participants are involved simulate the problems and challenges of jobs for which their potential is being considered. Such jobs are referred to as target level jobs. By simulating a futuristic job situation, the Assessment Centre provides empirical information which can be used to predict an individual's performance in a future situation. An advantage is that information thus derived can be used to prepare individuals for the future by identifying weak points which can be developed