Good Test?, A

Synopsis: Looks at psychological testing in job assessments and interviews. Naval psychologists use psychometric tests, which involve two days of rigorous assessment, for selection purposes. Asks whether such testing is valid and fair and really can predict later achievement. Also asks whether it can help employees to adapt to changes at work and alter their approach to work.
Series: Horizon, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 50 min.
Year of production: 1988
Availability: Sale; 2000 sale: £99.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Notes: Broadcast on BBC2 on 6 Jun 1988
Subjects: Business studies
Keywords: psychological testing

Producer

Angela Tilby

Writer

Angela Tilby

Contributor

Richard Seel; Robin Brightwell

Cast

Paul Vaughan

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