Fakability and the Engineer Performance Description Form.

South, John C.

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Publication Date: 1980

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Fakability and the Engineer Performance Description Form.

South, John C.

Personnel Psychology, v33 n2 p371-75 Sum 1980

Raters are generally able to fake or distort their ratings but are unable even with modest accuracy to estimate what ratings they gave (faked). Users of forced-choice tests should be aware of resentment by respondents. Ideally a supportive work climate should exist. (Author/JAC)

Descriptors: Career Counseling, Engineers, Job Performance, Personnel Evaluation, Predictive Measurement, Psychological Testing, Rating Scales, Supervisors, Test Validity

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