DB2 Assessment Instruments

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DB – 2 Assessment Instruments
QUESTION 1
1A. The Assessment of leadership relates to the evaluating of different aspects that constitute the main principle and definition of leadership (Hynes 67). Using the results of these assessments holistically can determine the efficacy of the leadership talent prevalent both in an individual and preside in an organization. Primary vision is a cardinal similarity amongst all the various forms of assessments available in the market. However, differences amongst the diverse array of assessment instruments reside in the manner in which they obtain results from the aforementioned aspects of leadership. For example, the competency model measures the set of skills developed through the process of work whereas Big Five or MMPI are paper and pencil tests that are incorporated to construct a personality inventory (Evers, Anderson & Voskuijl 194). Furthermore, where Assessment centers simulate leadership assessment challenge, structures interviews apply quantitative techniques to determine leadership efficacy.
1B. Viable assessments of leadership talent in any organization has to be objective, structured, proven and comprehensive encompassing a custom made appraisal practice that efficiently gauges competencies associated with leadership. The structure is inherent to the nature of all leadership assessments and if such a manner is not adopted in the conveyance of these evaluations, it shall yield biased results and inefficiencies throughout the framework of assessments deployed.

QUESTION 2
2A. There are many factors associated with the choice of a correct leadership assessment instrument may it be for an individual or for an organization. It includes:
Assessing Individuals or Teams
Assessing Lower, Medium, High or All Leadership levels
Reliability and Validity of results produced by the instrument
Credentials and/or human resource required to carry out the assessment
The emergence of possible technical issues in the progress of assessments
QUESTION 3
3A & B. Deciding what to measure and find the right instrument to do is the most important part of the assessment process. There are many proven reputable tools available in the market that assess different aspects such as team effectiveness, communication styles, and result-oriented productivity. The best tool is the one that matches and delivers the results and data required to catalyze progress in the workforce or augments efficacy in any organization. The selection of the right tools vary from a case to case basis and a custom methodology is required every time to successfully determine the selection and deployment of correct instruments to yield beneficial results and enact the process of remediation.
Works Cited
Evers, A., Anderson, N., & Voskuijl, O. S. The Blackwell Handbook of Personnel Selection. Hoboken, N.J: John Wiley & Sons, 2005, Print.
Hynes, S. “Assessing Leadership Using National Assessment Tools”. New Directions for Student Leadership 2016. 151 (2016): 67 – 78. Wiley Online Library. Web. 5 Jul 2018.