Testing In Recruitment
Many companies have adopted the need for testing before recruiting new employees into their countries. According to Whetzel and McDaniel (2009) the testing process helps the employer who is most appropriate for the job vacancy. Some of the types of testing include psychological, integrity, drug testing, personality, and aptitude.
Pros Of Psychological Testing
- Lowers the risk of the company being sued for hiring mentally unstable employees.
- Reduce cases of problem employees
- Determine the person’s abilities to work under immense pressures.
Cons
- Psychological tests are not always reliable and may reduce potential employee’s chances.
Pros Of Personality Test
- Helps increase the spirit of teamwork in the company
- Employees with positive personalities always attract more customers.
Cons
- May create the wrong impression of the employee.
- Misjudgment amongst the recruits.
Pros Of Aptitude Test
- Helps in determining the thinking capacity of the employee
Cons
- Some recruits may cheat in the analyses.
- It may not reflect the real potential of the recruits.
Pros Of Drug Testing
- Creates a conducive environment for both employees and employers.
- Reduce accidents in the companies
- Increased productivity
Cons
- Cause hiring of underqualified employees.
As the tests are the same for all the applicants, it is easier to choose the most qualified of them after all the tests are conducted in a very fair manner.
Test for drugs is not an invasion of privacy at all when it comes to hiring. It is essential as some employees may not be able to work well in drug-influenced environments.
The importance of the cross-department team in an organization is essential, and all employees should be encouraged by those against it to talk more about what they feel and show them the impact it’s had on other companies Boyatzis (1982).
The core importance of establishing the authority of a team helps things flow smoothly s there is a person who is responsible and can answerable to all decisions pertaining the project.
To manage a business running in different countries with a language barrier, it is easier to conduct surveys on the language most people use and hiring interpreters is also good Cooke-Davies (2002). The use of technology has made things easier by creating a common ground where all the members of the team can understand each other.
References
Boyatzis, R. (1982). The competent manager: A model for effective performance. New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Cooke-Davies, T. (2002). The “Real” Success Factors on Projects. International Journal of Project Management.
Whetzel, D., & McDaniel, A. (2009). Situational judgment tests.
