IOP4861 Assignment 6
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2024 (771407)- DUE 20
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, Questions 1 to 5 are based on scenario A: (15marks) Scenario A: Expert
Bank is an insurance company and a financial credit provider. Every three
years, Expert Bank selects 10 people for their graduate program. These
prospective graduates are selected, based on their ability to learn new
material quickly and efficiently. Specific personality traits relevant to the work
profile (required from graduates) include that they are emotionally stable (well-
adjusted, calm, and resilient), independent-minded (self-determined and
assertive) as well as exhibit high levels of self-control. The bank is very
attentive to equitable selection practices in the South African work context and
does not want to discriminate based on differences in educational and/or
socio-economic background. Expert Bank wants to use one (1) cognitive
instrument and one (1) personality instrument to select graduates, but they
are not sure which is best. They are considering the Learning Potential
Computerised Adaptive Test (LPCAT), The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
(WAIS-III), the online version of the Fifteen Factor Questionnaire Plus
(15FQ+), and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). They approached you
for advice.
1. Discuss the nature of each of the cognitive and personality instruments
proposed in the scenario. (4 marks)
1. Nature of the Cognitive and Personality Instruments (4 marks)
Learning Potential Computerised Adaptive Test (LPCAT): The LPCAT is a cognitive
instrument designed to measure learning potential rather than existing knowledge. It
adapts to the test-taker's ability, providing a tailored difficulty level, and is useful in
diverse educational and socio-economic settings.
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-III): The WAIS-III measures general
cognitive ability, including verbal comprehension, working memory, and processing
speed. It is widely used in intelligence testing but may not adapt well to the South
African socio-economic context.
Fifteen Factor Questionnaire Plus (15FQ+): The 15FQ+ is a personality instrument
measuring 15 traits aligned with work-related competencies, such as emotional stability,
independence, and self-control. It also assesses broader traits like extroversion and
openness.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI): The MBTI assesses personality based on
preferences across four dichotomies (e.g., Introversion vs. Extroversion). It focuses on
personality types rather than traits, which may limit its predictive validity in a work
context.
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