Job analysis data, self-assessment rating scales and a written promotional examination were developed to address thirteen specific performance areas. Self-assessment ratings were significantly related to written test scores for 73 police sergeant candidates. Relationships among these measures, opinions regarding the use of self-assessment, and seniority were reported.
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