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The Construct Validity of Assessment Centre Performance Dimensions
Author(s) -
Kauffman James R.,
Jex Steve M.,
Love Kevin G.,
Libkuman Terry M.
Publication year - 1993
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.1468-2389.1993.tb00115.x
Subject(s) - construct (python library) , construct validity , psychology , variance (accounting) , social psychology , external validity , incremental validity , applied psychology , cognitive psychology , psychometrics , developmental psychology , computer science , accounting , business , programming language
Evidence regarding the construct validity of assessment centre performance dimensions is reviewed. The evidence strongly suggests that variance in ratings tends to reflect exercises more than individual performance dimensions, thus calling into question the construct validity and utility of these dimensions. A number of biases in the assessment centre process, as well as more general rating biases are noted that may be responsible for these pervasive exercise effects. Suggestions are made for enhancing the construct validity of performance dimensions.