Assessment of cognitive flexibility in personnel selection: Validity and acceptance of a gamified version of the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test

The present study contributes to the emerging field of gamification in personnel selection by examining validity and acceptance Gamified Set-Shifting Task (GSST), which is based on a well-established neuropsychological test cognitive flexibility, Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST). Results sample 180 participants an online provided preliminary support for construct criterion-related validity. GSST was better accepted among test-takers than both WCST ability test. Overall, findings suggest that may be attractive valid method assist organizations selecting employees who are able adapt changing environments.