Assessment Centers in Human Resource Management: Strategies for Prediction, Diagnosis, and Development (Applied Psychology) (Paperback)

~ George C. Thornton III (Author), Deborah E. Rupp (Author)
Key Phrases: assessment center developers, final dimension ratings, overall dimension ratings, United States, International Task Force, American Psychological Association (more...)

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Thorton and Rupp's current work demonstrated that the application of assessment centers has broadened considerably from their initial application as a tool for selecting managers and leaders....especially thorough in documenting the successful broadening of assessment centers to DACs. It is hard not to appreciate the care and conscientiousness the authors give to their subject.
—PsycCRITIQUES

This volume is an exceptionally clear, straightforward, yet thorough exposition of all the ins and outs of assessment center methods. It is meticulously grounded in wide ranging theory and research and very up-to-date....It brings together a host of information in a palatable way. It's an invaluable teaching and reference tool that professors, students, and practitioners will want to keep handy.
—Ann Howard
Development Dimensions International

Thorton and Rupps current work demonstrated that the application of assessment centers has broadened considerably from their initial application as a tool for selecting managers and leaders....especially thorough in documenting the successful broadening of assessment centers to DACs. It is hard not to appreciate the care and conscientiousness the authors give to their subject.
—PsycCRITIQUES

This volume is an exceptionally clear, straightforward, yet thorough exposition of all the ins and outs of assessment center methods. It is meticulously grounded in wide ranging theory and research and very up-to-date....It brings together a host of information in a palatable way. Its an invaluable teaching and reference tool that professors, students, and practitioners will want to keep handy.
—Ann Howard
Development Dimensions International

Product Description

The theme permeating this book on assessment centers is "continuity and change", describing what has remained the same and what has changed in the 50-year history of the assessment center method. One of the important changes explored is the evolution of the goals of assessment center programs and the ways in which assessment centers and their component parts have been used. Assessment Centers in Human Resource Management clearly differentiates between assessment centers used for prediction, diagnoses, and development.

In addition, this book explores:

• assessment centers and human resource management;

• court cases involving assessment centers;

• innovations in assessment center operations;

• cross-cultural considerations including diversity of the workforce; and

• assessor training.

The target audience for the text includes students who are learning about assessment centers, practitioners including human resource managers and consultants who may be considering the implementation of assessment centers, and academicians who are researching the method and wish to understand current issues.

Product Details

• Paperback: 376 pages
• Publisher: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates (December 2, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805851259
• ISBN-13: 978-0805851250
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #802,705 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Assessment Centers in Human Resource Management, September 14, 2009

By	Ken B (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews

The book was said to be in "good" condition, which made me a little leary about buying it, but when I got it, I was surprised by the quality of the book. GREAT BUY!!!