
Assessment Methods in Recruitment Selection and Performance
A Manager's Guide to Psychometric Testing Interviews and Assessment Centres
Robert Edenborough(Author)
Kogan Page Ltd (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 3. June 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-7494-5014-4 (ISBN)
Description
Assessment centres, psychometric testing and structured interviews are all methods that are regularly used to select and recruit employees. Assessment Methods in Recruitment, Selection and Performance offers clear explanations of the principles behind these methods along with their history, practice and implementation. There is also an exploration of how these methods can be used to determine competencies to shape performance management systems.
Complete with case studies, figures and illustrations, the book links selection and performance management by examining a number of issues including the use of selection and recruitment methods; the background and approaches to measurement within performance management; and, the use of information and communication technology in assessment and performance management.
Complete with case studies, figures and illustrations, the book links selection and performance management by examining a number of issues including the use of selection and recruitment methods; the background and approaches to measurement within performance management; and, the use of information and communication technology in assessment and performance management.
Reviews / Votes
"Covers the thorny area of statistics competently with a good summary for those who shy away from the subject... A useful guide for managers." Training Journal"More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
491 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7494-5014-4 (9780749450144)
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Robert Edenborough
Assessment Methods in Recruitment Selection and Performance
A Manager's Guide to Psychometric Testing Interviews and Assessment Centres
Book
07/2005
1st Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€50.89
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Person
Dr Robert Edenborough is Director of KPMG's People Services Division with responsibility for management, review and assessment. He is the author of Effective Interviewing and Using Psychometrics (Kogan Page)
Content
Why selection and performance management?; Historical perspectives;Testing explored; Statistics and standards in psychometrics I and II;Tests and selections - the developing context; Psychometrics and selection - the practice; Implementing psychometrics; Assessment centres; Other aspects of assessment centre technology; Structure in interviewing: the scope of structured interviews; Performance management - background and approaches to measurement; A variety of one-to-one interactions in performance management; Supplier and client relationships in assessment and performance management; Current issues and future trends
Why selection and performance management?; Historical perspectives;Testing explored; Statistics and standards in psychometrics I and II;Tests and selections - the developing context; Psychometrics and selection - the practice; Implementing psychometrics; Assessment centres; Other aspects of assessment centre technology; Structure in interviewing: the scope of structured interviews; Performance management - background and approaches to measurement; A variety of one-to-one interactions in performance management; Supplier and client relationships in assessment and performance management; Current issues and future trends