Assessment center is the group of experts, that maps variety of competencies of an individual required for a specific job.
Assessment center may be with in the organization or may be hired.
As different tools and technologies have been used, assessment center is supposed to give reliable and valid information while diagnosing range of competencies of an individual for a specific job.
Assessment center can play a useful role in following areas :
-Recruitment
-Potential appraisal
-Succession planning
-Promotion of an employee
-Organization development
Tools/Techniques used in assessment centers:
-Psychometric test
-In basket simulation
-Leaderless group discussion
-Interviews
-Presentation
-Written reports
-Role playing