The basic procedure with work sampling is to select a sample of several tasks crucial to performing the job, and then test applicants on them.
Situational judgment tests are personnel tests “…designed to assess an applicant’s judgment regarding a situation encountered in the workplace.”Situational judgment tests are effective and widely used.
A management assessment center is a 2- to 3-day simulation in which 10 to 12 candidates perform realistic management tasks such as making presentations. The behaviors of the candidates are observed by experts who appraise each candidate’s leadership potential. Most experts view assessment centers as effective for selecting management candidates. However, they are quite costly in terms of money and time.
Situational tests require examinees to respond to situations found on the job. Work sampling and some assessment center tasks fall into this category. Some of the testing may be video-based.