Assessment centers help target employees for management selection

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An assessment center is a personnel management procedure that enables companies to base their hiring decisions on the past, present and future job performance of candidates. This process involves the monitoring, documentation and assessment of candidates' performance in simulated work situations by qualified professionals. Simulation can provide assessors with insights into the ability of job applicants to hold up in real-life management situations. Typically, assessment centers run for about one to three days and are designed to meet the specific needs of the company. Employment tests and interviews are often part of the process. At the procedure's conclusion, the assessors make their recommendation to management based on the analysis of the data gathered.

Management development programs

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Personality tests for potential employees: more harm than good

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International and domestic competition, cost-awareness, and the need for high quality staff increase the significance of making appropriate hiring moves. Some businesses and organizations respond by increased use of formal testing in screening, choosing, and placing potential workers. Increased use of personality tests at both entry and managerial level can actually increase personnel management expenses. Incorrect assumptions are often made about the association of job performance and personality; leadership is a generally misunderstood concept; and the examination process tends to result in an unneeded reduction in the job applicant pool.

Testing, Employment interviewing, Personality tests

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Voluntary turnover among middle-level managers: an analysis of perceived causes

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Automation of work functions and the turbulent business climate have caused the swift decline of middle-level managers. A study was conducted to examine the reasons for middle managers' voluntary turnover by analyzing the attitudes of those who stayed behind. Results showed that middle managers have been negatively affected by automation and employee reduction and worry about their job control and understanding. However, top management have not recognized these effects and regarded pay as the primary cause of voluntary turnover. Top management must address these issues to manage turnover effectively.

Analysis, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Employee resignations, Employee turnover, Middle managers

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