Views of the Addis Ababa University Administration Heads and Candidates about IER Personnel Selection and Promotion Tests.

Abstract

The use of tests in personnel selection has been an area of special concern
(Murphy and Davidshofer, 1994). Most human activities are directly related to
testing. The instructor, the researcher, the administrator and other professionals
in various areas require tests as effective tools for decision making. Specially,
tests are an integral part of personnel selection and playa vital role in the process
of hiring, promotion and training of employees for various work posts.
The former University Testing Center, now Tests and Measurement Services
Unit (IMSU) of the Addis Ababa University, was established in 1966. It was
established with the aim of helping the development of the University aptitude
test, which could be used for admission purposes and to conduct research to
improve the teaching - learning process and enhance tests and testing situations in
the University. The Unit was merged with the Institute of Educational Research
(IER) in 1987. Even today, most of its customers use its former name rather than
its present name in their formal and informal communications.