The Purpose of Administering an In-Basket as Part of an Assessment

question 9

Multiple Choice

The purpose of administering an in-basket as part of an assessment center is to:

• A)evaluate an applicant in a situation similar to what he or she would experience on the job.
• B)observe an applicant when no leader is assigned to a group.
• C)measure the predominant personality characteristics of an applicant.
• D)evaluate how an applicant handles an ambiguous situation with no clear instructions.

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Definitions:

Attitudes

A settled way of thinking or feeling about something, often reflected in a person's behavior.

Lifestyle

The preferences, viewpoints, actions, and orientations towards behavior of a person, group, or culture.

Psychological Characteristics

The traits and features that describe an individual's mental and emotional tendencies.

Demographic Data

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it, often used for research, marketing, and policy-making.