Utilization of manpower: Development and evaluation of an assessment-classification model for matching individuals with jobs

Abstract

Describes a model for the assessment of individual characteristics, the identification of psychological requirements of jobs, and the classification of applicants to job opportunities. The validity of the model was investigated with 1,934 undergraduates. Subgroups, formed on the basis of previous behavioral data collected during the freshman year, differed with respect to criteria (e.g., arts-sciences vs applied studies and grade point average) measurements taken 4 yrs later. More importantly, the subgroups differed with respect to the curricular paths walked during college. Results indicate that it is possible to differentiate people in meaningful ways, to identify "job families," and to match people with jobs. (34 ref) (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)