Title: Psychometric testing - the game changer: a 360-degree view of psychometric testing and its applicability in HR functions

Authors: G. Devi Manikeswari; R. Satya Pavan Kumar; Suresh Sirisetti

Addresses: Faculty of Business and Logistics, Bahrain Polytechnic, Kingdom of Bahrain ' Faculty of Business and Logistics, Bahrain Polytechnic, Kingdom of Bahrain ' GITAM Institute of Management, GITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam, A.P., India

Abstract: The introduction and application of psychometric testing in HRM has proved to bestow benefits across so many different aspects that fall into the role of human resource (HR). Though popular for being used for employee selection, psychometric testing has been used for many other purposes as well. This paper aims at highlighting the different functions of HR across which psychometric testing could be put to use, and also provides an insight into the types and tools of psychometric testing. Descriptive research has been carried out to address the objectives of the current research paper. The research indicates that psychometric testing is a phenomenon that has immense potential when used within the framework of the set standards and guidelines by trained/certified professionals. Using psychometric tests in conjunction with traditional HR practices leads to improved organisational effectiveness through minimising problems such as bad-hires, labour turnover, low levels of employee engagement, etc.

Keywords: psychometric testing; evolution of psychometric testing; emergence of psychometric testing in HRM; applications of psychometric testing; types and tools of psychometric tests; psychometric testing in HR; pre-requisites of psychometric testing.

DOI: 10.1504/IJBEX.2024.139112

International Journal of Business Excellence, 2024 Vol.33 No.1, pp.48 - 75

Received: 08 Oct 2020
Accepted: 05 Mar 2021
Published online: 14 Jun 2024 *

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