Guidelines for the use of computer-assisted reports

Psytech’s tests and questionnaires are all supported by computer-assisted reports. Some of the tests have a range of computer-assisted reports, allowing instant interpretation of the test results from a variety of perspectives. For example, the Occupational Personality Profile has an extended report, an interview schedule , a profile report and a feedback report. Some reports combine information from several tests.

There is no additional charge for these reports, the system only uses credits when data is added to the dataset.

How do the computer-generated reports work?

The reports represent an expert system, drawing on numerous built-in relationships between patterns of scores and human behaviour. It would normally take a user many years of experience to gain the knowledge and insight that are contained in this reporting system.

What are the advantages of computer-generated reports?

Computer-generated reports ensure that the complete pattern of scores is interpreted every time. No score or combination of scores is overlooked. Everyone is treated in exactly the same way, irrespective of whether the person interpreting the results is having an ‘off day’ or is pressed for time. This helps to ensure fairness and consistency. Moreover, computer-generated reports save a lot of time, freeing the professional up to add value in the interview, integration of results from other sources and feedback processes.

Are computer-assisted reports open to abuse?

Like any powerful tool, computer-assisted reports can be misused. They should not be used to substitute for professional expertise, but rather to supplement and support it.

One must remember that these reports are generic-the standard reports do not know anything about the requirements of the positions that the respondent may have applied for. They are also completely unaware of the respondent’s background and personal circumstances. They can usually not stand on their own, but must be used as one source of information in the assessment process, and be integrated with other information. This integration and interpretation is highly skilled professional work, and it should not be left to persons who have not had the required training.

What about competency-based reports?

You need not be limited to the reports supplied with the GeneSys system. Special reports can be written for clients based on their own competency models, or based on the results of validation studes. Psytech SA undertakes to do these as consulting projects, and the cost is dependent on the length and complexity of the report that the client requires.

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