Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.1515/aiht-2017-68-2893

Moral reasoning and its correlates in job applicants

Ana Proroković ; Department of Psychology, University of Zadar, Zadar, Croatia
Matilda Nikolić orcid.org/0000-0001-8473-1035 ; Department of Psychology, University of Zadar, Zadar, Croatia
Nataša Šimić ; Department of Psychology, University of Zadar, Zadar, Croatia

Abstract

The aim of this study was to verify the applicability of the Test of Moral Reasoning (TMR) in the selection of job applicants and to see how it correlated with education, intelligence, and the “big five” personality traits. The study included 210 participants (132 women and 78 men) who applied for various positions in the banking sector. Our findings have confirmed the applicability of TMR for recruitment because they showed that TMR did not allow the candidates to fake their responses. Furthermore, they have confirmed Kohlberg's views that general intelligence and education are the main determinants of moral development (positive correlation), whereas tendency towards socially desirable responding showed a negative correlation.

Keywords

education; intelligence; moral reasoning; personality; selection situation

Hrčak ID:

178128

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/178128

Publication date:

23.3.2017.

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