The Repertory Grid Technique, a psychological method capable of elucidating both the person‐job match and the job‐person match in employee selection, is presented. Potential applications for RGT Methodology in job analysis and decision making are proposed and practical recommendations for...

A series of analyses was performed to evaluate the decision‐making strategies of assessors involved in a final‐stage assessment centre (AC). Thirty‐eight assessors rated applicants (n = 222) for an engineering sponsorship placement. Applicants were evaluated on four dimensions (Interactive...

Describes a three‐phase study to validate and redesign the graduate assessment centres used by ICL. Analyses results by multimethod multitrait correlation matrix and intercorrelating ratings of dimensions both across and within exercises. Factor analyses correlation matrices by the principal...

Developments in personnel recruitment and selection “technology” have been both varied and extensive in the 1980s, and a number of overlapping and simultaneous developments are immediately apparent. Here, “technology” refers to methods, strategies, techniques, theories and practices of...

Discusses cost‐effectiveness of assessment centres (AC) in terms of predictive power, utility and financial benefit. Reports a case study from the Ford Motor Company of an AC where different instruments were used at different stages in a system. Points to implications for HR professionals....

Recently, many universities have encouraged academic staff to rethink the delivery method for subjects and give consideration to the development of significant online components. Lecturers at James Cook University (JCU) are encouraged to include a variety of online resources in their subjects...