Understanding Management
Understanding Management
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ISBN: 9780357033821
Author: Richard Daft
Publisher: South Western Educational Publishing
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How to conduct a proper psychological evaluation in an organization?

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It is important to evaluate and conduct proper psychological evaluations on a staff as it would give a proper understanding about how fit they mentally are to handle organizational process.

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Question scenario on a shooting that took place in 2013 killing 12 people.

Observing individual behaviour would be the easiest and the most common way to evaluate individuals. By observing their behaviour pattern as how they communicate with colleagues, interactions with co-workers, working hours can tell a lot about an individual and can help to flag employees who could end up being threats.

Psychological tests can be conducted from time to time either using professional services or online tools. They although may not be 10% accurate can also help you to spot potentially dangerous employees.

Periodic counselling is another technique used by employers to understand and evaluate employees psychological condition. It is the most effective method and also the most costly.

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