Based on a job analysis,Bjorn believes cognitive ability will be related to managerial performance.Bjorn measures the cognitive ability of 100 existing managers,and also asks their supervisors to rate their performance.Bjorn has done a ________study.

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Bjorn has measured the cognitive ability of existing managers and asked their supervisors to rate their performance at the same time, which is concurrent validation study. This type of study is used when data collection is done at the same time or within a short period of time. Option B) predictive validation would have been appropriate if Bjorn had collected data on cognitive ability before managers were hired and then compared it to their later performance ratings. Option C) validity generalization refers to using existing validity evidence to make predictions about the validity of a test for a different job or group of people. Option D) job evaluation is the process used to determine the value or worth of a job in relation to other jobs within a company.

Based on a Job Analysis,Bjorn Believes Cognitive Ability Will Be