BU354 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Job Performance, Content Validity, Inter-Rater Reliability
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Selection: process of choosing among individuals who have been recruited to fill existing or projected job openings. Selection begins when a pool of applicants has submitted their resumes or completed application forms as a result of the recruiting process. Successful candidates must fit in with strategic direction of organization (they"ll be implementing strategic decisions an creating strategic plans) When poor selection decision is made and individual selected for job isn"t capable of acceptable performance in job, strategic objectives will not be met. Termination recruiting and selection process begins again and successor must be oriented and trained. Hidden costs are higher, including internal disorganization and disruption and customer alienation. Employer liability for negligent or wrongful hiring (e. g. certain jobs require criminal record checks) Guidelines to avoid negative legal consequences (hr complaints, liability, wrongful dismissal suits): Ensure all selection criteria and strategies are based on job description and specifications. Adequately assess applicant"s ability to meet performance standards or expectations.
