Purpose of a Test

Types Of Tests

Intelligence TestsTests of general intellectual abilities or

mental abilities.Measures range of abilities.Basic objective is to pick up

employees who are alert and quick at learning things.

Used in competitive exams to recruit graduates at entry level.

Banking, insurance and other financial services sectors.

Aptitude TestsMeasures applicant’s aptitude for the job.Measures mental abilities.Do not measure on the job

motivation.Combination with

intelligence and personalitytests

Two types-Mechanical Aptitude Test

-Skill tests

Personality TestsMost difficult to evaluate.Discovers individual’s value system,

his emotional reactions and maturity.Shown an ambiguous picture, and

asked to interpret it.Projective type tests.Only an expert can interpret.It helps to find more effective

and efficient workforce.

Interest TestsCompares one’s interests with

those with people in different occupation.

Helps to identify the kind of workthat will satisfy the applicant.

Questionnaire to test likes and dislikes.

People are most likely to besuccessful in a job they like.

However, responses are not always sincere.

Achievement TestsMeasure of what a person has learned.Includes typing test notes, short hand,

operating computers and simple mechanical equipment.

Trade tests- Measures trade knowledge and skill.

Not applicable to all types of organisation.

Simulation TestsDuplicates many of the situations employee

faces at work.Applicants are tested.Observers monitors.No fake answers.Work samples related

to the job.Management on safer

grounds.

Assessment CentreExtension of Job Sample.A small batch comes to assessment centre.Performance evaluated.Exercise in this method:

-The in basket

-Leaderless Group Discussion-Management Games-Individual Presentations-Objective tests-Interviews

Video Based Situational TestingSituational tests.Shows scenario related to the job.Followed by MCQ.Scenario ends at critical

moment.Choose from several courses

of action.Response will form the basis

of selection or rejection.

Graphology TestsAnalysis of handwriting.Writing analyst

studies applicant’s hand writing.

Discovers a person’sneeds, desires and psychological makeup.

Dependent uponexpertise of the person doing theanalysis

Polygraph Tests

Lie detectorEnsure accuracyUseful in stores,

jewellery shops,banks which are highly vulnerable to theft.

Definition:-

ACCORDING TO SCOTT," An interview is a purposeful exchange of ideas, the answering of questions and communication b/w 2 or more persons."

GIVE INFORMATION

TO THE APPLICANT

JUDGEMENT OF

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EXITSOLVE PROBLEMS

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There are many types of interviews like:

Type A: CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO STRUCTURE

Type B: CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO THE PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW

ACCORDING TO STRUCTURE

STRUCTURED OR DIRECT

INTERVIEW

UNSTRUCTURED OR NON- DIRECTIVE INTERVIEW

ACCORDING TO THE PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW:-

STRESS INTERVIEW

APPRAISAL

INTERVIEW

EXIT INTERVIE

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Interview’s content

Administering the interview

Steps in interview process