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Which of the following shows a significant positive correlation with 'Job Performance'?
Which of the following shows a significant positive correlation with 'Job Performance'?
According to the inter-correlation matrix, which scale has a positive correlation with 'Flexibility'?
According to the inter-correlation matrix, which scale has a positive correlation with 'Flexibility'?
Which of the following relationships indicates a statistically significant negative correlation?
Which of the following relationships indicates a statistically significant negative correlation?
Which personality traits are supported to predict academic performance?
Which personality traits are supported to predict academic performance?
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What does the concept of 'stealth assessment' relate to?
What does the concept of 'stealth assessment' relate to?
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Which element is typically used to measure academic performance?
Which element is typically used to measure academic performance?
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What primary relationship has been established regarding cognitive ability?
What primary relationship has been established regarding cognitive ability?
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What is a potential downside of game elements in assessments?
What is a potential downside of game elements in assessments?
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What role has academic performance played in validating IQ tests?
What role has academic performance played in validating IQ tests?
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What is a characteristic of stealth assessments?
What is a characteristic of stealth assessments?
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What do webcam tests in personnel selection typically assess?
What do webcam tests in personnel selection typically assess?
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How can participative decision-making affect school outcomes according to the discussed framework?
How can participative decision-making affect school outcomes according to the discussed framework?
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What is one potential drawback of using social media for selection processes?
What is one potential drawback of using social media for selection processes?
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What relationship does emotional intelligence have with academic achievement in high school?
What relationship does emotional intelligence have with academic achievement in high school?
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What is a common misconception regarding the role of intelligence in socioeconomic success?
What is a common misconception regarding the role of intelligence in socioeconomic success?
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In the context of employee resilience, what role does organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) play?
In the context of employee resilience, what role does organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) play?
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What does the misuse of statistical control variables refer to in organizational research?
What does the misuse of statistical control variables refer to in organizational research?
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What framework is referenced for understanding school outcomes?
What framework is referenced for understanding school outcomes?
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Which cognitive ability measure is found to have no association with the scales measured in the study?
Which cognitive ability measure is found to have no association with the scales measured in the study?
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Which trait is significantly correlated with self-reported job performance according to the results?
Which trait is significantly correlated with self-reported job performance according to the results?
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Which personality trait is associated with OCB, but not with conscientiousness?
Which personality trait is associated with OCB, but not with conscientiousness?
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What was the outcome regarding soft skills measured by the game-based assessment?
What was the outcome regarding soft skills measured by the game-based assessment?
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In rejecting H4 and H6, what key finding was demonstrated?
In rejecting H4 and H6, what key finding was demonstrated?
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What is the primary factor that the hierarchical regression analyses controlled for?
What is the primary factor that the hierarchical regression analyses controlled for?
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Which of the following traits were included in the five-factor model of personality discussed?
Which of the following traits were included in the five-factor model of personality discussed?
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What metric was associated with agreeableness in the context of this study?
What metric was associated with agreeableness in the context of this study?
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What is a primary focus of the meta-analysis conducted on the relationship between grades and job performance?
What is a primary focus of the meta-analysis conducted on the relationship between grades and job performance?
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Which personality model was examined in relation to work behavior in Greece?
Which personality model was examined in relation to work behavior in Greece?
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What aspect of adolescents' skills was assessed by Nelson in 1984?
What aspect of adolescents' skills was assessed by Nelson in 1984?
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Which publication discusses the predictors of effective performance at work?
Which publication discusses the predictors of effective performance at work?
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What was a major concern highlighted by Morgeson and colleagues regarding personality tests?
What was a major concern highlighted by Morgeson and colleagues regarding personality tests?
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What type of assessment does Shute refer to in her research on video games?
What type of assessment does Shute refer to in her research on video games?
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What is the primary purpose of the International Cognitive Ability Resource (ICAR)?
What is the primary purpose of the International Cognitive Ability Resource (ICAR)?
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Which types of items are included in the ICAR cognitive ability tests?
Which types of items are included in the ICAR cognitive ability tests?
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Which of the following best describes the purpose of the study by Ones, Dilchert, and Viswesvaran?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the study by Ones, Dilchert, and Viswesvaran?
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What broader theme does Ryan and Ployhart's review encompass regarding selection processes?
What broader theme does Ryan and Ployhart's review encompass regarding selection processes?
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Which specific item types were used in the current study from ICAR?
Which specific item types were used in the current study from ICAR?
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What does the scale developed by Smith et al. (1983) measure?
What does the scale developed by Smith et al. (1983) measure?
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What is the range of the five-point scale used in the behavior measure?
What is the range of the five-point scale used in the behavior measure?
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How many items are included in the measure of Organizational Citizenship Behavior used in the study?
How many items are included in the measure of Organizational Citizenship Behavior used in the study?
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Which sub-scales were originally included in the Organizational Citizenship Behavior scale?
Which sub-scales were originally included in the Organizational Citizenship Behavior scale?
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Which of the following is NOT an item type included in the ICAR test?
Which of the following is NOT an item type included in the ICAR test?
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Study Notes
Exploring the relationship of a gamified assessment with performance
- Abstract: The study examined the validity of a game-based assessment for evaluating soft skills, comparing its predictive power with traditional methods (cognitive ability and personality tests). It found the game-based assessment can predict self-reported job and academic performance, and even predict academic performance independent of personality and cognitive ability.
Traditional Selection Tests and Performance
- Cognitive Ability: Tests measure general intelligence and specific abilities (numerical, verbal, abstract, spatial). Meta-analyses show strong predictive validity for job performance across various roles. Cognitive ability is considered the single best predictor of work performance.
- Personality: The five-factor model (FFM) of personality is a widely used model, with conscientiousness and neuroticism showing strong predictive validity for job performance.
- Organizational Citizenship Behaviors (OCBs): Voluntary, non-mandatory behaviours that positively impact organizational effectiveness and productivity. Emotional and cognitive intelligence are related to OCBs, as well as personality traits like agreeableness and conscientiousness.
Game-Based Assessment Methods and Performance
- Gamification: Using game design elements in non-game contexts (e.g., assessments), potentially reducing faking and test anxiety while increasing engagement.
- Stealth Assessments: Assessments seamlessly integrated into a learning or gaming environment are designed to accurately and efficiently measure competencies, minimizing test anxiety.
- Predicting performance: Game-based assessment dimensions were found to correlate with job performance, GPA, and OCBs.
Hypotheses
- H1: Game-based assessment dimensions positively correlate with perceived job performance.
- H2: Game-based assessment dimensions positively correlate with Grade Point Average (GPA).
- H3: Game-based assessment dimensions positively correlate with perceived Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB).
- H4-H6: Game-based assessment dimensions provide incremental validity – predict performance beyond cognitive ability and personality.
Method
- Sample: The study involved 193 participants (64% female, average age 26), mainly university students (undergraduate, postgraduate, graduates). Data collection in two phases: self-report measures, and game-based assessment.
- Measures: Used established measures for cognitive ability, personality (IPIP), job performance, and OCB (using self-report measures). A game-based assessment measured resilience, adaptability, flexibility, and decision-making.
Results
- Correlations: self-reported job performance positively correlated with conscientiousness, emotional stability and openness. OCB correlated with agreeableness.
- Regression Analyses: Flexibility and decision-making showed positive associations with job performance and GPA, respectively. Incremental validity (supporting hypotheses 4, 5 and 6) was found for GPA and soft skills, but not for job performance or OCB.
Discussion
- Strengths and limitations: The study highlighted the potential of game-based assessment in predicting academic performance above and beyond traditional selection methods for some dimensions. Limitations included using self-report to measure performance, potential common method bias, and lack of objective performance data.
- Implications: Emphasized the importance of testing the effectiveness and expanding research on game-based assessments in employee selection for more robust conclusions. Further research needed to validate with objective job performance measures.
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This quiz explores the impact of gamified assessments on evaluating soft skills, comparing their effectiveness with traditional selection tests such as cognitive ability and personality tests. Participants will assess the predictive power of both methods in relation to job and academic performance.
