Many organizations have set up procedures that use various instruments and other assessment methods to assist in identifying and developing their leaders

Many organizations have set up procedures that use various instruments and other assessment methods to assist in identifying and developing their leaders. These systems are very often a result of long-term development efforts on the part of psychological practitioners. Identify two instruments or assessment methods that an organization might use for managerial selection.

Project yourself into the role of an I/O psychologist for that organization:

• How would you describe the applicability of the instruments or assessment methods to the HR manager?
• What sort of recommendations might you make to the HR manager?
• Do any of the instruments or assessment techniques under consideration require specific academic qualifications or credentialing to administer or interpret, to ensure adherence to the ethical guidelines of the psychology field?

Response Guidelines

Respond to two other learners, projecting yourself into the role of the HR manager who requested the consultation with the I/O psychologist. What kinds of questions might you ask of the I/O psychologist?

Learning Components

This activity will help you achieve the following learning components:

• Analyze leadership and management assessment methods and selection instruments.
• Analyze skills, competencies, and tools used by psychological practitioners as they apply to human resource management.
• Analyze the validity of selection methods.