Management and Organizational Studies 3385A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Job Performance

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 3385A/B
• Professor: Gail Robertson

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** do practice multiple choice questions, medium-difficult questions on exam (22nd 3:30-5:30) ** more application questions than recall, textbook is the bulk of the exam. Definition: process of choosing between individuals with relevant qualifications for existing or projected job openings; most use sequential. It is important because the quality of hr determines organizational performance, the high cost of inappropriate selection decisions, and the significant legal implications. Selection process: preliminary applicant screening, selection testing, selection interview, background investigation/reference checking, supervisory interview and realistic job preview, hiring decision and candidate notification (1) screening. First contact often through the internet, initial screening is performed by hr department. Candidates not meeting must have selection criteria are eliminated. Remaining candidates matching the job specifications are given further consideration. Use of technology is increasingly popular (2) selection testing guidelines. Use tests as supplements to other techniques. Validate tests where they will be used.