MHR 523 Study Guide - Final Guide: Wu Xing, Job Analysis, Job Performance

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Mhr exam review chapter 7 selection: the process of choosing among individuals who have been recruited to fill existing or projected job openings. importance of selection process. Initial applicant screening is performed by hr department. Candidates not meeting essential selection criteria are eliminated first. Candidates who most closely match the remaining job specifications are identified and given further consideration. Use of technology is becoming increasingly popular. step 2: selection testing. Selection testing is a common screening device used by approximately two-thirds of canadian organizations. Used to assess specific job-related skills, general intelligence, personality characteristics, mental abilities, interests, and preferences. Testing techniques provide efficient, standardized procedures for screening large numbers of applicants. Must be reliable and valid. importance of reliability and validity. The degree to which interviews, tests, and other selection procedures yield comparable data over time. In other words, the degree of dependability, consistency, or stability of the measures used.