A factor analytical study of assessment center ratings and personality variables

Keywords

Factor analysis, Multiple regression, 16PF primary factors, Assessment center constructs: assertiveness, sensitivity, administration, First-level managers occupational assessment

Abstract

The 16PF personality variables were examined in order to determine if any of the variables predicted assessment center ratings. Two hundred nineteen first level managers of a Fortune 100 company were assessed in 10 dimensions. A factcr analysis of the assessment center dimensions resulted in three underlying assessment center constructs: assertiveness, sensitivity, and administration. Intercorrelation multiple regression techniques were used with the three assessment center factors as the criterion and the 16 primary 16PF personality variables as the predictors. The results suggest that cognitive and interpersonal personality variables can predict assessment center ratings and the three underlying assessment center constructs.

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Graduation Date

1989

Semester

Fall

Advisor

Shirkey, Edwin C

Degree

Master of Science (M.S.)

College

College of Arts and Sciences

Department

Psychology

Format

PDF

Pages

55 pages

Language

English

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Access Status

Masters Thesis (Open Access)

Identifier

DP0027219

Subjects

Arts and Sciences -- Dissertations; Academic; Dissertations; Academic -- Arts and Sciences; Personality assessment--Statistical methods; Assessment centers (Personnel management procedure)--Evaluation; Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire--Validity; Personality assessment--Research; Employees--Rating of--Psychological aspects

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