Work-sample tests of trainability: a meta-analysis
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The difference between normal work-sample tests and trainability tests is described, in that the former are for trained people and the latter are tests that incorporate a learning period and are specifically for untrained people. Several meta-analyses were conducted using different predictor criterion pairs. Total Ns = 2,542 and 2,772. The meta-analyses were based on independent samples on which information was available on sample size, validity coefficient, type of predictor and, in most cases, type of criterion and length of follow-up period. The results of the meta-analyses suggest that trainability work-sample tests predict short-term training success more accurately than longer term training success, but there may be greater situational variability when short-term follow-up periods are involved. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)
Publication Name: Journal of Applied Psychology
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0021-9010
Year: 1989
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Impact of early socialization on union commitment and participation: a longitudinal study
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New members of a union (N=305) were surveyed twice over a 1-year period to assess the effects of institutional and individual socialization practices on union commitment and participation. Whereas individual socialization practices were found to impact on both affective and behavioral involvement in the union, institutional socialization practices were shown to be ineffective at best and counterproductive at worst. The theoretical and practical implications of the findings are discussed. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)
Publication Name: Journal of Applied Psychology
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0021-9010
Year: 1995
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Relationships among seniority, past performance, interjob similarity, and trainability
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The employee performance, seniority levels, interjob similarity and previous job performance were examined for 106 textile workers to determine which of these factors best predict employee success following promotion. The research suggests that seniority is not related to trainability, and that interjob similarity and previous job performance are usually good predictors of employee success in new positions.
Publication Name: Journal of Applied Psychology
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0021-9010
Year: 1986
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