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The Usage of Personality Testing

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nstructions The task that awaits you this week is to reflect upon the ethics of using personality tests by preparing a memo to an organization interested in using personality testing for job applicants. Assume that you are acting as a consultant to XYZ organization (you may elect to pick an industry or area of specialization for the organization if it assist you in making a test selection). As part of your evaluation, you will need to identify a valid test and justify your recommendation for its use. Your justification also needs to justify the cost per individual assessment. You also will need to discuss the qualifications the evaluator must have (e.g., best administered by a psychologist, trained staff, etc.). Finally, provide an overview of possible ethical implications that could arise if the test is used by the organization. Begin by locating personality tests that can be used for job applicants. Listed below are some good starting points: The Mental Measurements Yearbook with Tests in Print database (housed in the NCU library) WPS test publishers at http://www.wpspublish.com/store/c/20/adult-clinical/3424 Buros Center for Testing at http://buros.org/ Next, after you have reviewed a variety of available tests, select one you believe would be a valid choice. Next, locate scholarly research that discusses your selected tests. You will use this information to support your recommendations. Next, once you have completed your test selection and research, provide an overview to the organization of the merits of using personality testing to select potential employees. Then, present the selected test, including an evaluation of the criteria (e.g., adults with DSM diagnoses) it uses to assess the test-taker. Finally, conclude with a brief summary of the ethical challenges that may be present if personality testing is used in the workplace. This also should include a brief discussion of who would likely administer the test and interpret the results. Support your recommendations with at least five peer-reviewed articles. Length: 3-5 pages Your memo should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.
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