Effectiveness of Classification Measures in Predicting Achievement in the Israel Defense Forces – Fitness Instruction Trainers Courses as a Case Study
Journal Title: Journal of Intercultural Management - Year 2012, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Human resources are the most crucial element in the selection of suitablefitness instruction trainers (FIT) and the results of the screening process impact greatlyon the entire physical training system in the Israeli army, both in the short-term andthe long-term (potential officers, young officers and developing and veteran officers).The aim of the current study is to examine the effectiveness, validity and reliability ofthe screening process for acceptance to the female fitness instructors training course inthe Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The screening process aims to identify those that aremost suitable from a large pool of candidates, in order to ensure the highest possiblelevel of candidates and the lowest possible drop-out rate from the training course andsubsequent army service. The paper examines the reliability of the classification examcurrently administered in the course and its validity in predicting those candidateswho will succeed in the course and in their assignments afterwards. The sample isbased on a data analysis of nine screening dates over three years (three each year). Theevaluation of validity is based on the relationship between the course entrance examgrades (administered a year before enlistment), exam grades at the beginning of thecourse and additional data relating to success in the field.
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Y. Galily, O. Kayam, M. Bar-Eli
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