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Ability Tests

Management and Graduate Item Bank (MGIB)

Overview:

The Management and Graduate Item Bank (MGIB) is used in the selection of graduates over a wide range of industries and in the selection, development and promotion of work experienced managers and professional staff across all functions. The range of parallel forms is particularly valuable to those operating in the graduate recruitment field. Four parallel versions are available for each test, to allow use on different occasions and to prevent over-use of a particular test.

Suitable for:
Directors, senior managers, middle managers, professional staff and graduates.

 



 

What does it measure?

VMG 1,2,3,4 - Verbal Critical Reasoning

Measures the ability to evaluate the logic of various kinds of arguments. The task is to decide whether a statement made in relation to the given information is true or untrue, or whether there is insufficient information to judge. The time taken to complete the test is 25 minutes.

NMG 1,2,3,4 - Numerical Critical Reasoning

Measures the ability to make correct decisions or inferences from numerical data. The tasks set and data presented are highly relevant to a range of management level jobs. The time taken to complete the test is 35 minutes.

Benefits

  • Reduce risk
    - Test verbal and numerical critical reasoning skills directly and at the appropriate level.
  • Save time
    - Invest time and resource only with the best applicants.
  • Reduce cost
    - Reduce cost per hire by eliminating unsuitable candidates from the remainder of the recruitment process.
  • Increase speed to hire
    - Identify and progress key talent  earlier and make hiring decisions faster. Stop losing talent to competitors due to lengthy recruitment processes.
  • Fairness and consistency
    - Objectivity and consistency enables the testing process to be fair and equitable for all applicants.
  • Psychometrically sound and efficient
    - Exceeds test reliability standards. Timing is standardised and efficient.

Language / norm availability

The Management and Graduate Item Bank is available in over 30 language options, in a variety of administration methods and with an extensive range of norms.

For the latest availability information, please make a product enquiry with your local SHL office.

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