L'adaptation de l'homme à son métier (2nd ed.)

Abstract

Reviews the book, L'adaptation de l'homme à son métier (2nd ed.) by R. Bonnardell (1946). The title and, even more so, the sub-title (A study in social and industrial psychology) indicate a broad scope Actually, the content is limited to an exposition of psychometrics, with special reference to vocational guidance and industrial selection. After a survey of pseudo-scientific (physiognomy, graphology) and traditional techniques of evaluating the aptitudes of applicants for employment (application blank, recommendations, interview, job trial), criticized on account of their subjectivity, the author presents the history and principles of psychometrics. Miniature job situations ("synthetic tests") are mentioned but the emphasis is put on the analytical (componental) approach and the statistical treatment, applied to both the test scores and the criteria of job proficiency, with preference for Thurstone's system of factor analysis. Steps to be taken in establishing psychometric services in a plant are described. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)