Assessment and Development Centres [Hardcover]

Iain Ballantyne (Author), Nigel Povah (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0566085992 | ISBN-13: 978-0566085994 | Publication Date: July 2004 | Edition: 2

Since the first edition of this book, the level of Interest and the varied forms of assessment and development centres have mushroomed. Iain Ballantyne and Nigel Povah's book looks at the entire process, from the underlying concepts to the most effective methods of validation - not forgetting the organizational politics involved. This new edition includes guidance to reflect the significant developments within the technology, along with further advice on quality control, process improvements and further refinements to the increasingly popular development centre concept. Assessment and Development Centres represents a practical approach which is sure of a warm welcome from HR professionals.

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About the Author

Iain Ballantyne is an independent business psychologist, until recently Principal Consultant with Nigel Povah at Assessment & Development Consultants Ltd. For more than 25 years he has assessed people at work, Initially as a Personnel Manager for 'blue chip' companies like Grandmet and Unisys and since the mid-1980s as a management consultant. Nigel Povah is the Managing Director of Assessment & Development Consultants Limited, a practice specialising in assessment methods and developing human potential at work. He was a training manager at ICL prior to founding A&DC in 1988.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 220 pages
• Publisher: Gower Pub Co; 2 edition (July 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0566085992
• ISBN-13: 978-0566085994
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,852,831 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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