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Law and Ethics in Coaching
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Law and Ethics in Coaching

by Patrick Williams, Sharon K. Anderson
November 2005
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
312 pages
5h 38m
English
Wiley
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Chapter 7

Ethical Use of Assessments in Coaching

Debra Robinson

Objectives

This chapter explores the issues associated with using assessments in coaching. There are many assessment tools on the market today; therefore, the savvy coach needs to be aware of the range of tools available, and to know when and how to use them appropriately.

A variety of ethical issues revolves around the use of assessments. Consequently, one must have training and corresponding credentials to purchase and use many high-quality assessment tools. Becoming qualified to use an assessment tool often requires successful completion of a certification program or even more extensive education and training. Continued learning and practice are necessary to become an expert with any assessment tool.

Pre-Chapter Self-Assessment Test

1. Every coaching engagement should include an assessment tool.

a. True

b. False

2. All coaches are equally qualified to conduct assessments.

a. True

b. False

3. Most leadership-development programs incorporate assessment tools.

a. True

b. False

4. One should consider test reliability and validity when using an assessment tool.

a. True

b. False

5. Emotional-intelligence factors separate exceptional leaders from average performers.

a. True

b. False

6. If you are going to use an assessment tool, reading the test manual is a good idea.

a. True

b. False

7. Successful completion of an assessment-tool certification course is required to purchase and use many assessment tools.

a. True

b. False ...

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