This study examined the influence on construct validity of implementing the triad
Feeling, Thinking and Power as a taxonomy for behavioural dimensions in
assessment centre (AC) exercises. A sample of 1.567 job applicants participated in
an AC specifically developed according to this taxonomy. Each exercise tapped
three dimensions, one dimension from each cluster of the taxonomy. Confirmatory
Factor Analysis of the multitrait-multimethod matrix showed evidence for
construct validity. Thus the ratings matched the a priori triadic grouping to a good
extent. Practical implications are discussed