Effect of work sample test upon self-selection and turnover of job applicants.

This study determined the influence of years spent working in custody on fitness measured by a state-specific testing battery (Work Sample Test Battery; WSTB) in deputy sheriffs. Retrospective analysis was conducted on one patrol school class (51 males, 13 females) divided into three groups depending on time spent working in custody: DS24 (<24 months; n = 20); DS2547 (25–47 months; n = 23); and DS48+ (≥48 months; n = 21). These groups were compared to a recruit class (REC; 219 males, 34 females) in the WSTB, which comprised five tasks completed for time: 99-yard (90.53-m) obstacle course (99OC); 165-pound (75-kg) dummy drag; six-foot (1.83-m) chain link fence (CLF) and solid wall (SW) climb; and 500-yard (457.2-m) run (500R). A univariate analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) (controlling for sex and age) with Bonferroni post hoc determined significant between-group differences. DS48+ were slower in the 99OC compared to the REC (p = 0.007) and performed the CLF and SW slower than all groups (p ≤ 0.012). DS24, DS2547, and DS48+ were all slower than REC in the 500R (p ≤ 0.002). Physical training should be implemented to maintain fitness and job-specific task performance in deputy sheriffs working custody, especially considering the sedentary nature of this work.

Download Full-text

Physical Fitness Characteristics That Relate to Work Sample Test Battery Performance in Law Enforcement Recruits

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph15112477 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (11) ◽

pp. 2477 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Robert Lockie ◽

J. Dawes ◽

Katherine Balfany ◽

Ciara Gonzales ◽

Maria Beitzel ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Law Enforcement ◽

Solid Wall ◽

Test Battery ◽

Upper Body ◽

Work Sample ◽

Body Strength ◽

Chain Link ◽

Sample Test ◽

Partial Correlations ◽

Mountain Climbers

This study determined relationships between an agency-specific fitness test battery (PT500), and a work sample test battery (WSTB) in law enforcement recruits. Retrospective analysis on 219 males and 34 females from one agency was conducted. The PT500 comprised: push-ups, sit-ups, and mountain climbers in 120 s; pull-ups; and 201 m and 2.4 km runs. The WSTB comprised: 99 yard (90.53 m) obstacle course (99OC); body drag (BD) with a 165 pound (75 kg) dummy; 6 foot (1.83 m) chain link fence (CLF) and solid wall (SW) climb; and 500 yard (457.2 m) run (500R). Partial correlations, controlling for sex, calculated PT500 and WSTB relationships (p < 0.05). Stepwise regression determined whether fitness predicted WSTB performance. The 500R related to all PT500 assessments (r range = −0.127–0.574), 99OC related to all bar push-ups and mountain climbers, and BD related to none. The CLF related to sit-ups, pull-ups, and 2.4 km run; SW related to mountain climbers, pull-ups, and 2.4 km run (r range = −0.127–−0.315). Push-ups, pull-ups, and 2.4 km run were involved in predictive relationships for 99OC, CLF, SW, and 500R (r2 range = 0.217–0.500). To perform better in the WSTB and job-specific tasks, developing upper-body strength and aerobic fitness may be beneficial.

Download Full-text

Work Evaluation of the Visually Impaired: A Perspective

Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness ◽

10.1177/0145482x7506901003 ◽

1975 ◽

Vol 69 (10) ◽

pp. 443-446

Author(s):

Lawrence E. Currie

Keyword(s):

Individual Differences ◽

Visually Impaired ◽

Evaluation Process ◽

Work Sample ◽

Work Related ◽

Sample Test ◽

Transitional Employment ◽

Situational Assessment ◽

Blind Persons ◽

Made In

Work evaluation is defined as work and work-related observations made in order to formulate definitive statements about an individual's work potential. The Clawson Work Sample Test for visually impaired and blind persons, designed to reflect actual jobs in industry, is described. It is stressed that individual differences and needs in the evaluation process be considered. Situational assessment and transitional employment are discussed as part of a comprehensive program.

Download Full-text

Effects of dynamic strength training on physical function, Valpar 9 work sample test, and working capacity in patients with recent-onset rheumatoid arthritis

Arthritis & Rheumatism ◽

10.1002/art.10902 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 49 (1) ◽

pp. 71-77 ◽

Cited By ~ 25

Author(s):

Arja Häkkinen ◽

Tuulikki Sokka ◽

Anna-Maria Lietsalmi ◽

Hannu Kautiainen ◽

Pekka Hannonen

Keyword(s):

Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽

Strength Training ◽

Physical Function ◽

Dynamic Strength ◽

Working Capacity ◽

Work Sample ◽

Recent Onset ◽

Sample Test ◽

Dynamic Strength Training

Download Full-text

KONASI MASYARAKAT TERHADAP PENGGUNAAN ARABIC TERMS DAN DESKRIPSI FINANCE SCHEME DALAM PEMASARAN PRODUK BANK SYARIAH (Analisa Pada Masyarakat Kota Yogyakarta)

JESI (Jurnal Ekonomi Syariah Indonesia) ◽

10.21927/jesi.2012.2(2).155-166 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 155

Author(s):

Abdul Ghani

Keyword(s):

Product Development ◽

Urban Community ◽

Sign Test ◽

Work Sample ◽

Sample Test ◽

Plural Society ◽

Test Result ◽

Research Analysis ◽

Research Show ◽

Conventional Bank

Abstract Sharia Banking in Indonesia have walked more or less two a decay and experience of the very growth of signifikan from year to year. But that progress not yet happened flattenedly. Because if comparated with the conventional bank growth is walked in advance mount the smaller that percentage a long way off. One of effort to increase enthusiasm of client of Indonesia Bank with the program of development of market segment and program the product development. During the time strive the product development of Sharia Banking more emphasizing at of service form and its transaction. Innovate to product of Sharia Banking even also is from time to time non-stoped to be developed and improved. Even to simply to differentiating characteristic among/between Sharia Banking with the conventional bank, crowded Sharia Banking embolden the islamication and arabication symbol and also its products. the symbol Eksklusivitas look coherent at name of product of Sharia Banking which always place forward the Arab terms (istilah-istilah arab), without reference to efficiency and the efektifity term use among plural society. Matter of that's becoming writer rationale to conduct this research This research analyse the arabic terms what is a lot of used in product of Sharia Banking, later then comparate with the use of finance scheme descripition explored with the terms have Indonesian. This research take the sample of urban community of Yogyakarta because assessed to represent the strategic region. Pursuant to hypothesizing, there no willingness difference of society konasi to use of arabic terms and use of finance scheme description in a few its product. type of Sample research used by cluster random sampling. This type of used by because wishing to know there is do not it him difference of society willingness of according to background of education and profession type/work. Sample research as much 150 respondent which is taken away from some of urban community Yogyakarta. In analyzing data gathered to be used aid of analyzer of data SPSS 17. Research analysis conducted through/passing test of two related sample test with the test analyse the sign test, k-independent sample test with the test analyse the Kruskal Wallis, and the two-independent sample test with the test analyse the Mann Whitney U test. Result of research show there are difference of society willingness to term use (arabic terms) and finance scheme description. Society more wishing of finance scheme description to be used in product marketing of sharia banking compared by Arabic terms. Keywords: arabic terms, finance scheme description, willingness, marketing, product.

Download Full-text