Using Generalizability Theory and Many-Facet Rasch Model to Evaluate In-Basket Tests for Managerial Positions.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: This study aimed to analyze interview data collected from a series of in-basket tests during managerial personnel recruitment in a local Chinese company, taking advantage of the use of combination of Generalizability theory (GT) and Many-facet Rasch Model (MFRM), rather than the Classical Test Theory (CTT). Design/Methodology/Approach: Participants included 78 candidates (M _age = 37.76, SD = 6.36; 35.9% female) interviewed for eight managerial positions in a local Chinese company. Data were collected based on a series of 10 in-basket interview tests, and a 20-item rating scale (the in-basket test rating scale; IBTRS) was developed and piloted, and five expert raters rated the participants on their performance in five aspects (planning, communication

SUBMITTER: Li G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8359922 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature