Candidates who arc identified as right qualified person will be invited to the selection process which involves different kinds of tests for knowing know ledge, skills and attitude that arc required for performing would be given job.
Advantages of Test:
Proper Assessment:
Tests provide a basis for finding out the suitability of candidates for various jobs. The mental capability, aptitude, liking and interests of the candidates enable the selectors to find out whether a person is suitable for the job for which he is a candidate.
Objective Assessment:
Tests provide better objective criteria than any other method. Subjectivity’ of every type is almost eliminated.
Limitations of Tests :
Unreliable:
The inferences drawn from the tests may not be correct in certain cases. The skill and ability of a candidate may not be properly judged with the help of tests.
Wrong Use :
The tests may not be properly used by the employees. Those persons who are conducting these tests may be biased towards certain persons. This will falsify the results of tests. Tests may also give unreliable results if used by incompetent persons.
