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Unit 6: Selection, Induction and Placement

It includes such statements: Notes
I am a special agent of God True False
I am fascinated by fire True False
I believe, I am being followed True False
I daydream very little True False

Notes Types of Projective Interest Preference (PIP)
There are three types of PIP Tests:
1. Projective Test: They expect candidate to interpret problems or situation based on
their own motives, attitudes and values. Thematic Appreciation Test is one of such
a kind, where a picture is shown to the candidate.
2. Interest Tests: People are most likely to be successful in jobs they like. Compare the
interest of candidate with the interest of successful people in a specific job.
3. Preference Tests: These test shows how people differ in their preferences for
achievement, meaningfulness, discretion etc., in their jobs.
Assessment centre: is an extended work sample. It uses groups and individual exercise. A batch
of applicants is assessed by team of 6 to 8 trained assessors.

Example:
1. Siemens India: It uses extensive psychometric instruments to evaluate short-listed
candidates. The company uses occupational personality questionnaire to understand the
candidate's personal attributes and occupational testing to measure competencies.
2. LG Electronics India: LG Electronics uses 3 psychometric tests to measure a person's
ability as a team player, to check personality types and to ascertain a person's responsiveness
and assertiveness.
3. Arthur Anderson: While evaluating candidates, the company conducts critical behavioural
interviewing which evaluates the suitability of the candidate for the position, largely
based on his past experience and credentials.

Techniques

1. In baskets: is an accumulation of reports, memos and letters.
2. Group Discussions: to judge interpersonal skills, acceptance by the group, leadership and
individual influence.

3. Business games
4. Individual Presentation.
5. Structured Interview.
Graphology Tests: Analysis of lines, loops, hooks, strokes, curves in a person's handwriting to
assess the person's personality and emotional make up.

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