The predictive validity of learning potential and English language proficiency for work performance of candidate engineers

Mphokane, Adelaide

dc.contributor.advisor	Bekwa, Nomvuyo Nomfusi
dc.contributor.author	Mphokane, Adelaide
dc.date.accessioned	2014-11-19T13:47:26Z
dc.date.available	2014-11-19T13:47:26Z
dc.date.issued	2014-06
dc.identifier.citation	Mphokane, Adelaide (2014) The predictive validity of learning potential and English language proficiency for work performance of candidate engineers, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/14410>	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10500/14410
dc.description.abstract	The aim of this research was (1) to provide empirical data of learning potential and English language proficiency for work performance; (2) to establish whether race and gender influence work performance; (3) to evaluate practical utility and to propose recommendations for selection purposes. The Learning Potential Computerised Adaptive Test and the English Literacy Skills Assessment were used as measuring instruments to measure learning potential and English language proficiency respectively. Work performance data were obtained from the normal performance data system of the company where the research was conducted. ANOVA results showed differences between race and gender groupings. A regression analysis confirmed the predictive validity of learning potential and English language proficiency on work performance. The Spearman rho correlation coefficient (p < 0.05) showed a significant positive correlation between the investigated variables	en
dc.format.extent	1 online resource (xi, 101 leaves)	en
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.subject	Learning potential	en
dc.subject	Cognitive ability	en
dc.subject	Intelligence testing	en
dc.subject	Dynamic assessments	en
dc.subject	English language proficiency	en
dc.subject	Work performance	en
dc.subject	Static assessments	en
dc.subject	Predictive validity	en
dc.subject	Candidate engineers	en
dc.subject.ddc	153.153
dc.subject.lcsh	Learning Potential Computerised Adaptive Test	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Adult learning	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Learning ability	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Psychological tests	en
dc.subject.lcsh	English language -- Ability testing -- South Africa	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Employees -- Training -- South Africa	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Intelligence tests	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Cognition -- Testing	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Prediction of scholastic success -- South Africa	en
dc.title	The predictive validity of learning potential and English language proficiency for work performance of candidate engineers	en
dc.type	Dissertation	en
dc.description.department	Industrial and Organisational Psychology	en
dc.description.degree	M. A. (Industrial and Organisational Psychology)