Question

Explain any two types of employment tests which are conducted to select employees for an enterprise.

Explain any two types of employment tests conducted to select employees.

"A test is a method used for selection of employees by an organisation." In the light of this statement, explain any two types of tests. 

Answer 1

Employment Tests: Tests are becoming popular in employee selection. These tests are based on the assumption that work behaviour of a person can be predicted by sampling it. There are several types of tests and the right type of tests should be used. Tests are more useful for identifying unsuitable candidates than for selecting appropriate candidates.

Types of tests used in employing are as follows:

1. Proficiency Tests:
   1. Achievement Tests: Achievement tests measure the skills and knowledge which the candidate already possesses at the time of testing. These tests help to determine whether the claims made by the candidate about his knowledge and skills are correct or not.
   2. Dexterity tests: These tests are designed to ascertain how swiftly and efficiently a candidate uses his hands, fingers, eyes and other parts of the body. These tests are useful for judging candidates for a job which requires use of different parts of the body in a coordinated manner.
   3. Intelligence tests: These tests measure a person's capacity for listening and comprehension in terms of his vocabulary, mental alertness, memory, reasoning, etc. An applicant's intelligence quotient (IQ) can be judged through intelligence tests.
2. Aptitude tests: Aptitude means an individual's potential for learning the skills required for a job. Aptitude tests measure a candidate's capacity and his potential for development.
   1. Personality tests: Personality tests are designed to judge the emotional balance, temperament and maturity of a candidate.
   2. Interest tests: These tests are aimed at assessing the type of work in which a candidate shows special interest and involvement.