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A Criterion‐Related Validation Study of Transit Operators
Author(s) -
ChungYan Greg A.,
Cronshaw Steven F.,
Hausdorf Peter A.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
international journal of selection and assessment
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.812
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1468-2389
pISSN - 0965-075X
DOI - 10.1111/j.0965-075x.2005.00311.x
Subject(s) - psychology , applied psychology , preference , social psychology , test (biology) , perception , interpersonal communication , work (physics) , statistics , mathematics , engineering , mechanical engineering , paleontology , neuroscience , biology
This paper presents the results of a theory‐guided validation study conducted in a large urban transit authority. Four selection predictors were evaluated: an eye–hand–foot co‐ordination test, a cognitive and perceptual ability test, a work preference inventory, and a behaviour description structured interview that assessed adaptive and interpersonal skills. These predictors were evaluated against a comprehensive domain of job performance that included on‐the‐job observations, accidents, complaints, commendations, absences, organizational commitment, and job and work involvement. Although the results were mixed, the results generally support the use of measures of non‐intellective variables (i.e., work preference inventory and interview) when predicting transit operator performance.