ASSESSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE: When we are talking about

assessment in the working place we must utilize all the new methods in ergonomics and adult education. We must bear in mind that we are dealing with problems of labour market and with problems of adult human beings. From these two requirements follow the background conditions to any useful assessment in the field of rehabilitation. The goal of rehabilitation is the integration of a disabled person into an existing work situation. The technical demands of the job are only one factor, and there are plenty of others. The organization of the workplace, the attitudes of the associates and foremen, the norms and roles of the working community, the career possibilities and on-the-job education and so forth.

ON-THE-JOB EVALUATION SERVICES BY EMPLOYMENT REHABILITATION CENTERS IN JAPAN:

Vocational

evaluation/assessment services are conducted in many institutions not only in the field of vocational rehabilitation, but also in social welfare, mental health and education throughout Japan. Special organizations for vocational evaluation are Employment Rehabilitation Centers for the Disabled(ERCs), in the field of vocational rehabilitation.

Popular vocational evaluation methods which have been used in these centers are Interviews, Examinations of Client's Records and Tests. Work Samples, Situational Assessment and On-the-Job Evaluation(OJE) have begun to be introduced recently.