"Centered on Assessment"
This article, by Douglas W. Bray, Ph.D. of Development Dimensions International, provides an historical perspective on the development of assessment centers.
"What is An Assessment Center? The Assessment Center Method, Applications, and Technologies"
This article, by William C. Byham, Ph.D of Development Dimensions International, provides a comprehensive overview of the assessment center method. You can select each section below to view independently or view the document in its entirety as an Acrobat pdf file (see below) by clicking the article title.
  1. Section 1: How an Assessment Center Works
  2. Section 2: Validity and Fairness
  3. Section 3: Adoption of the Assessment Center Method Outside the United States
  4. Section 4: Selection and Placement of Empowered Personnel
  5. Section 5: New Simulations, Tests, and Methods

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Guidelines and Ethical Considerations for Assessment Center Operations
Updated and endorsed by the 28th International Congress on the Assessment Center Methods (May 2000), this monograph is intended to establish professional guidelines and ethical considerations for users of the assessment center method. These guidelines are meant to cover both existing and future applications.

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