BIK 2925 Psychological testing in the work place
BIK 2925 Psychological testing in the work place
The course gives participants a basic introduction to how the tests can be used in the workplace, both in selection and development. There will be an introduction to the necessary statistical concepts and methods. Different selection methods and their reliability will be reviewed. As a background for understanding and predicting human behaviour, an introduction will be given to the most important approaches to personality and intelligence. The course will also examine the use of tests in practice, and illuminate the ethical aspects of test use. Passing the course will be required to attempt the certification exam at Det Norske Veritas (DNV) on the use of psychological tests in the workplace.
The course will help participants to work using psychological tests in a competent and responsible manner. In addition to credits from BI, participants who complete the course will also be issued with a competency certificate from Det Norske Veritas (DNV).
After completing the course participants will be able to explain key statistical concepts and methods of test psychology. Participants will also have basic knowledge of central theories of personality and intelligence, and how this can be measured. They should also know the requirements for competent test use, as well as the requirements that should be addressed when psychological tests are used in the workplace.
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After completing the course, the participants are able to apply occupational psychological tests in a timely and fair manner. Participants will also be able to conduct a good feedback interview. Moreover, they will know the characteristics of a psychological test suitable for use in the work place.
After the course participants will have a considered approach to the use of psychological tests in employment. They should be able to make sound judgements so that testing can be conducted in a fair manner. Participants will also be able to ask critical questions to test suppliers and others, and they should be able to advise customers or their own business when it comes to the selection and use of psychological tests in employment
Basic statistical concepts and methods in recruitment and selection
Frequency distribution
Standardised scores
Correlation
Measurement error and reliability
Requirements for psychological tests
Reliability
Validation
Normalisation and adaptation
Individual differences
Intelligence
Personality
Motivation
Measurement of human qualities and skills
Intelligence and skill tests
Normative, ipsative and partly ipsative tests
Personality tests
Motivation tests
360 degree evaluation
The recruitment process
Job analysis
Selection methods
Psychological testing and the recruitment process
Overview of psychological tests
Predicting behaviour based on test results
Feedback on the test results
Use of tests in personnel selection
Use of tests in development
Testing in practice
Administration of the testing process
Ethics in the use of psychological tests
Ensuring candidates rights
Storage of test materials and test results
Higher Education Entrance Qualification
Participants should have knowledge of the recruitment process, for example with a background from BIK 2500 Recruiting, interviewing and new employee learning processes, or through experience from the field. It would be advantageous if the participants have some experience of the use of psychological tests.
Assessments |
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Exam category: Submission Form of assessment: Written submission Invigilation Weight: 100 Grouping: Individual Support materials:
Duration: 4 Hour(s) Comment: At the end of the course it is a four-hour individual written exam followed by a practical examination lasting about 30 minutes where the students should conduct a feedback interview to a candidate. Exam code: BIK 29251 Grading scale: Pass/fail Resit: Examination when next scheduled course |
Exam category: Activity Form of assessment: Oral examination Grouping: Individual Duration: 30 Minute(s) Exam code: BIK 29252 Grading scale: Pass/fail Resit: Examination when next scheduled course |
All exams must be passed to get a grade in this course.
A course of 1 ECTS credit corresponds to a workload of 26-30 hours. Therefore a course of 7,5 ECTS credit corresponds to a workload of at least 200 hours.