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Competency

The document discusses assessment centers, which measure competencies through a mix of tests. Assessment centers use various tools like case studies, interviews, group exercises, presentations, and role plays to evaluate dimensions such as traits, qualities, and competencies. They are used for purposes like selection, development, identifying talents, and reducing risks. The document lists 10 tools used in assessment centers and the competencies each evaluates, such as analytical skills, teamwork, communication, and problem solving.

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Competency

The document discusses assessment centers, which measure competencies through a mix of tests. Assessment centers use various tools like case studies, interviews, group exercises, presentations, and role plays to evaluate dimensions such as traits, qualities, and competencies. They are used for purposes like selection, development, identifying talents, and reducing risks. The document lists 10 tools used in assessment centers and the competencies each evaluates, such as analytical skills, teamwork, communication, and problem solving.

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PRESENTED BY
MANALI MANJREKAR-1315FM016
ASHWINI PATADE-1315FM022

It is a technique which is used for measuring certain dimensions of a persons

competency. The technique consists of a mix of separate techniques for measuring


psychological dimensions such as traits, qualities or competencies of people

Assessment centres are well-integrated sets of tests, exercises, simulations and

instruments which are designed to cover all aspects of a group of dimensions


(personality qualities or competencies) so as to provide as valid a picture of the
participant as possible
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To select the right people

Career development

To identify if the person can handle challenges

Identification of managerial talents

To reduce the risk of wrong identification

Help on deciding necessary abilities to undertake the proposed challenging


assignments

Identification of training needs

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O

TOOLS

1.

Case study
interview

2.

Competencybased
interview

EXPLANATION

COMPETENCY

Requires candidates to read a large set


of information and then answer
questions relating to the subject matter

Analytical skills, assimilation of


information, prioritization of
information, time-management,
working under pressure

Includes personal history questions and


problem-solving tasks and scenarios

Analytical skills, business acumen,


communication, interpersonal
skills, personal attributes,
teamwork
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EXPLANATION

COMPETENCY

Group exercise

Includes problem solving within a


committee or team

Personal assertiveness,
teamwork, Interpersonal
effectiveness, drive for result

4.

In-tray test

Includes prioritizing documents,


drafting
replies to letters, and delegating
important tasks

5.

Problem-solving
task

Includes building a structure with


limited
materials

Presentation

Involves a 10 to 15 minute
presentation
on a pre-determined topic

3.

6.

TOOLS

Time-management, analytical
skills, business acumen

Analytical skills, creativity, lateral


thinking, resourcefulness

Assimilation of information,
presentation delivery, working
under pressure
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NO

EXPLANATION

COMPETENCY

7.

Psychometric/P
ersonality/
Aptitude Tests

Includes a personality questionnaire


and/or numerical, verbal, and
diagrammatic reasoning tests.

Agreeableness, behavioral
interaction, conscientiousness,
extroversion /introversion,
personal assertiveness, teamwork

8.

Role-play
exercise

Involves acting-out a business-related


situation

Approach to business situations

Written exercise

Involves producing a concise written


summary from a collection of
documents.

Analytical skills, summarization,


written communication

Fact-finding
exercise

Includes research and retrieval of


information on a given subject or
interaction with the interviewer to
obtain further information from them

Communication, professional
Interaction

9.

10.

TOOLS

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