“choosing the right people” toyota’s selection system for georgetown ky plant followed eight...
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“Choosing the Right People”
• Toyota’s selection system for Georgetown KY plant followed eight phases
– (1) Advertising and Recruitment– (2) Orientation and Application Process– (3) Technical Skills Assessment
• Written tests (including GATB, highly validated test of cognitive ability and psychomotor skills; Job Fit Inventory, assesses motivation to work in highly participative environment)
• Top 10 percent advanced to next phase
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“Choosing the Right People”
– (4) Interpersonal Assessment Center• Four simulations (eight hours)
– Teamwork simulation» Measures how well participants make and implement
decisions using people, materials, and money– Group discussion exercise
» Assesses interpersonal and communication skills– Problem-solving exercise
» Assesses decision-making skills– Project T
» Evaluates quality of output, speed, and ideas for improvement; measures mfg assembly ability and work tempo
• Top performers on GATB and IAC moved to next phase
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“Choosing the Right People”
– (5) Leadership Assessment Center• In-basket exercise
– Measures ability to delegate responsibility, write letters, and study reports
• Ee development exercise– Assesses training and counseling abilities
• Scheduling exercise– Ability to develop and revise work schedule
– (6) Technical Performance Assessment• For maintenance applicants
– (7) Toyota Assessment• Interview
– (8) Health Assessment• Drug and alcohol test and physical exam
» Source: HRMagazine, March 1990