Mrs La vita

COVER PAGE

STUDENT NUMBER: 36683418

NAME: WENDY LA VITA

COURSE CODE: PCY 4807/101

HONOURS: PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

ASSIGNMENT N0: 05
TITLE: ASSESSMENT IN AN INDUSTRIAL CONTEXT

Contents
Section A……………………………………………………………………3
Introduction………………………………………………………………...3
Five Core Competencies…………………………………………………...3
The process to appoint a suitable candidate …………….………………4
Situational tests………………………………………………………….4-5
Personality Assessment……………………………………………………5
Interest Measures………………………………………………………….5
Conclusion …………………………………………………………………5
Section B…………………………………………………………………….6
Assessment………………………………………………………………….6
Competencies……………………………………………………………….6
SDS Scores………………………………………………………………….6
Personality Profile………………………………………………………..6-7
Areas of Development……………………………………………………..7
Conclusion………………………………………………………………….7
References………………………………………………………………….8

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SECTION A
Introduction
Section A consists of an essay in which the assessment measures in the selection process of an applicant for the position of accountant is critically discussed. The focus area in this assignment will be the use of personality assessment in aligning an applicant’s personality with the requirements of the job as accountant. I will discuss it from my perspective as an employee of a recruitment agency. The objective of the assessment is to fill the vacant position of accountant at a company. Tutorial letter101 PYC 4807 (2012)
Core competencies which accompany the role of accountant
For the position of accountant I have selected the following competencies based on the
Situation Specific Evaluation Expert competency model developed by Dr PJ Erasmus according to Tutorial letter 101 PYC 4807 (2012)
Five Core Competencies:
1. Conceptualisation: The ability to see the whole concept and to predict the outcome. It calls for sound judgment and non verbal reasoning. In the role of accountant the person would have to be able to see the entire accounting

References: Situation Specific Evaluation Expert competency model developed by Dr PJ Erasmus according to Tutorial letter 101 PYC 4807 (2012) Tutorial letter 101 PYC 4807 (2012) 3 4807 (2012) The candidate will be selected after having complied with the selection criteria based on the following selection process according to Tutorial letter 101 PYC 4807 (2012) 1 to others and the self.( Foxcroft,Roodt 2009) The role of situational, personality and interest measures in the selection process will be used, 360 degree competency is advisable. (Foxcroft, Roodt 2009) Situational Tests to be administered: Reliability and validity analysis will be conducted on the assessment to ensure validity (Foxcroft, Roodt 2009) procedure will be clarified. (Foxcroft, Roodt 2009) Personality Assessment Roodt 2009) Interest Measures Interest scores reflects an individual’s preferences for doing certain occupations (Isaacson and Brown,1997) cited in Foxcroft & Roodt 2009 important interest fields. According to Holland (1997) cited in Foxcroft & Roodt 2009, one should strive for congruence between interests and work environment.