Hi all,
Wel m a budding psychologist in the field of organizational behavior particularly.
Well m doing a project on psychometric testing and wanted to know specifically some details about MBTI , 16PF and Firo- B ( 3 tests)
1) Can these tests be used for recruitment and selection purposes?
2) At what all levels ranging from technical executives and middle management to senior management ?
3) Where can these tests be procured/ bought by an organization ?
4) what are the cost/damages involved in using these tests ?
5) Is it better to use a consultant to do testing for the organization or organizations should buy the test and then use and interpret themselves (if trained professionals are avalibale in the organization )
Plz help me clarify above queries. Plz send in yur views and opinions on any test or all. If besides these three tests, anybody wants to recommend any other, kindly enlighten me!
thanks for your support , it would be most valued.
thanks a ton,
With Regards,
Pragati
From India, Bangalore
1Wel m a budding psychologist in the field of organizational behavior particularly.
Well m doing a project on psychometric testing and wanted to know specifically some details about MBTI , 16PF and Firo- B ( 3 tests)
1) Can these tests be used for recruitment and selection purposes?
2) At what all levels ranging from technical executives and middle management to senior management ?
3) Where can these tests be procured/ bought by an organization ?
4) what are the cost/damages involved in using these tests ?
5) Is it better to use a consultant to do testing for the organization or organizations should buy the test and then use and interpret themselves (if trained professionals are avalibale in the organization )
Plz help me clarify above queries. Plz send in yur views and opinions on any test or all. If besides these three tests, anybody wants to recommend any other, kindly enlighten me!
thanks for your support , it would be most valued.
thanks a ton,
With Regards,
Pragati
From India, Bangalore
Dear prags83,
Namaskar.
You are a student. As you say your department is well equipped for imparting training on psychometry even to those who have no psychology background. Please complete this general aspect first.
2. Manuals of the specific tests will give you all details. Forum replies can never be substitute for the test manuals.
3. Search the net. You will get ample articles on the tests you have mentioned.
Wish you all the best for your project. Good luck.
regards
From India, Delhi
Namaskar.
You are a student. As you say your department is well equipped for imparting training on psychometry even to those who have no psychology background. Please complete this general aspect first.
2. Manuals of the specific tests will give you all details. Forum replies can never be substitute for the test manuals.
3. Search the net. You will get ample articles on the tests you have mentioned.
Wish you all the best for your project. Good luck.
regards
From India, Delhi
Dear Pragati,
I have done PG in Psychology and some research as well in FIRO-B.
Let me try to explain your queries with respect to FIRO-B alone.
1) Can these tests be used for recruitment and selection purposes?
FIRO-B analyses the factors of inclusion, control and affection in the expressed and which are basically indicators of social behaviour and how they get along in groups. Hence, this cannot be a stand alone selection tool. This can just aid the interviewers during the interview.
2) At what all levels ranging from technical executives and middle management to senior management ?
This can be used across all levels once you have benchmarked the scores in all factors for all levels; eg. the score for expressed control will be high for a top level position but it is not desirable for a junior level position.
3) Where can these tests be procured/ bought by an organization ?
Mostly they are available at internet and books are also available on these tests. I have come across some books by Pestonjee though I'm not sure if FIRO-B was included in that book.
4) what are the cost/damages involved in using these tests ?
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5) Is it better to use a consultant to do testing for the organization or organizations should buy the test and then use and interpret themselves (if trained professionals are avalibale in the organization ) ?
If you have trained professionals in the organization then I dont think there will be a need for a consultant.
These days Thomas profiling is used extensively in organizations as this test is used throughout the career of the employee. You may also take a look at this tool. There has been lot of discussion happening on this topic in citeHR.
Hope you find this helpful.
From India, Pune
I have done PG in Psychology and some research as well in FIRO-B.
Let me try to explain your queries with respect to FIRO-B alone.
1) Can these tests be used for recruitment and selection purposes?
FIRO-B analyses the factors of inclusion, control and affection in the expressed and which are basically indicators of social behaviour and how they get along in groups. Hence, this cannot be a stand alone selection tool. This can just aid the interviewers during the interview.
2) At what all levels ranging from technical executives and middle management to senior management ?
This can be used across all levels once you have benchmarked the scores in all factors for all levels; eg. the score for expressed control will be high for a top level position but it is not desirable for a junior level position.
3) Where can these tests be procured/ bought by an organization ?
Mostly they are available at internet and books are also available on these tests. I have come across some books by Pestonjee though I'm not sure if FIRO-B was included in that book.
4) what are the cost/damages involved in using these tests ?
????
5) Is it better to use a consultant to do testing for the organization or organizations should buy the test and then use and interpret themselves (if trained professionals are avalibale in the organization ) ?
If you have trained professionals in the organization then I dont think there will be a need for a consultant.
These days Thomas profiling is used extensively in organizations as this test is used throughout the career of the employee. You may also take a look at this tool. There has been lot of discussion happening on this topic in citeHR.
Hope you find this helpful.
From India, Pune
Hi,
I would like to convey my sincere thanks to Mr Mirza , Jogeshwarji, Mamta Mam and Mr. Gautam , for thier invaluable input.
I would like to know besides these any particular test is recommeneded for selection in an manufacturing firm , to select people for departments of Finance and R n D ( Technical) , managers ability etc .
Also to foray , into checking Technical skills of engineers ( graduate engineers),which skill test is more imp to be assessed. And are thier any recommended standardized tools ..for this??
Kindly Advise
Regards,
Pragati
From India, Bangalore
I would like to convey my sincere thanks to Mr Mirza , Jogeshwarji, Mamta Mam and Mr. Gautam , for thier invaluable input.
I would like to know besides these any particular test is recommeneded for selection in an manufacturing firm , to select people for departments of Finance and R n D ( Technical) , managers ability etc .
Also to foray , into checking Technical skills of engineers ( graduate engineers),which skill test is more imp to be assessed. And are thier any recommended standardized tools ..for this??
Kindly Advise
Regards,
Pragati
From India, Bangalore
Hi All,
I am looking for a psychometric test that rates the individual on teh following dimensions:
1. Known to self
2. Known to others
3. Unknown to self
4. Unknown to others
i have taken it up before but i forgot the name of this test, can any of you please help me out?
From India, Madras
I am looking for a psychometric test that rates the individual on teh following dimensions:
1. Known to self
2. Known to others
3. Unknown to self
4. Unknown to others
i have taken it up before but i forgot the name of this test, can any of you please help me out?
From India, Madras
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