title: A review of the content, criterion-related, and construct-related validity of assessment center exercises.
abstract: This study uses meta-analysis and a qualitative review of exercise descriptions to evaluate the content, criterion-related, construct, and incremental validity of 5 commonly used types of assessment center (AC) exercises. First, we present a meta-analysis of the relationship between 5 types of AC exercises with (a) the other exercise types, (b) the 5-factor model of personality, (c) general mental ability (GMA), and (d) relevant criterion variables. All 5 types of exercises were significantly related to criterion variables (ρ = .16-.19). The nomological network analyses suggested that the exercises tend to be modestly associated with GMA, Extraversion and, to a lesser extent, Openness to Experience but largely unrelated to Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, and Emotional Stability. Finally, despite sparse reporting in primary studies, a content analysis of exercise descriptions yielded some evidence of complexity, ambiguity, interpersonal interaction, and fidelity but not necessarily interdependence. (PsycINFO Database Record
authors: Department of Psychology, University of Georgia.
authors: Brian J
authors: BJ
authors: Hoffman
authors: Department of Psychology, University of Georgia.
authors: Colby L
authors: CL
authors: Kennedy
authors: Department of Psychology, University of Georgia.
authors: Alexander C
authors: AC
authors: LoPilato
authors: Department of Psychology, University of Georgia.
authors: Elizabeth L
authors: EL
authors: Monahan
authors: Department of Psychology, Organizational Research & Development.
authors: Charles E
authors: CE
authors: Lance
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007360:Intelligence; D010551:Personality; D010560:Personnel Selection / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*