THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE COMPUTER ASSISTED TEST (CAT) SYSTEM IN THE SELECTION OF CANDIDATES FOR CIVIL SERVANTS IN BAUBAU CITY, SOUTHEAST SULAWESI PROVINCE, INDONESIA

This study aims to determine and analyze the Computer Assisted Test (CAT) system's effectiveness in selecting civil servants candidates in Baubau City, Southeast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, using qualitative descriptive method. The analysis was carried out with the criteria of production, efficiency, satisfaction, adaptation, and development. The result showed that the CAT system's effectiveness in selecting candidates for civil servant position has been quite satisfactory. However, the efficiency criteria still need to be improved. The obstacles are the lack of facilities and infrastructure for the Civil Service and Human Resources Development Agency of Baubau City and unavailability of employees as administrative officers or operators. These can be overcome by borrowing facilities and increasing working hours for existing administrative officers. Therefore, this study suggests the need for coordination regarding the budget for the procurement of infrastructure for the smooth running of activities. This is in the form of desks and computers, as well as additional employees as administrative officers or operators in the implementation of tests.

Keywords: CAT, effectiveness, selection of civil servants candidates