Amity University 2009 M.B.A Human Resource Management Psychological Testing - Question Paper

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION(HR)

THIRD SEMESTER END TERM EXAMINATION: NOVEMBER, 2009

PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING

Time: three Hrs. Maximum Marks: 60

part - A (24 Marks)
Attempt any four ques..
every ques. carries six marks.

1. Make a distinction ranging from measurement and valuation.
2. Point out the major characteristics of a good test.
3. explain the factors that influence the validity of the test scores.
4. provide an overview of the applications of psychological test.
5. Write short notes on:
(a) Homogeneity of test and its relation to reliability
(b) Construct validity

part - B (20 Marks)
Attempt any two ques..
every ques. carries 10 marks.

6. discuss the nature and characteristics of measurement in Psychology. Distinguish ranging from ordinal
and interval scales of measurement.
7. explain the ethical and social problems in psychological testing.
8. explain projective technique as a tool of psychological research. Assess its effectiveness.

part - C (16 Marks)
(Compulsory)

9. explain the application of psychological tests and counseling from HR perspective.
10. In which area would you like to construct a psychological test and why? discuss with examples
the steps involved in test construction.

Earning:   Approval pending.