Many organizations rely on pre-selection assessments as part of the selection process.
Assessments often measure the personality, motivation, and values of applicants.
Despite the wide-ranging use of such tools, there is still a debate on the appropriateness of incorporating pre-selection assessments in the hiring process. Review the articles by Kantrowitz, Dawson, & Fetzer (2011) and Yei-Fang Lin, and Kleiner (2004) in addition to other related readings.
After reading the supplemental article, answer the following questions in a 2 page essay:
Based on your knowledge of the major personality theories, why would an employer elect to use personality profiles in the interviewing process?
Given your knowledge of personality theories and testing, is this practice ethical or meaningful? Explain your answer.