BUS3 154 Study Guide - Final Guide: Job Satisfaction, W. M. Keck Observatory, Face Validity
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Methods used for external selection : resumes, cover letters, application blanks (forms), biographical info, letters of recommend. , reference & bg checks, and interviews. Logic of prediction: concept that ppl"s past success in situations are predictive of success in the future; helps eliminate bias (ex. Stanford student); not specific enough to make selection decisions. Nature of predictors: content and form (mechanisms or tools) Content : [1] sign a predisposition thought to relate to performance (e. g. , personality), [2] sample observing behavior thought to relate to performance, [3] criterion actual measure of prior performance. Forms : [1] speed v. power how many completed in a timed test envrmnt v. accuracy/degree of difficulty; [2] paper/pencil v. Performance written test v. observing behavior; [3] objective v. Essay multiple-choice v. essay/written exam questions; [4] oral v. written v. computer how data is obtained. Developing a selection plan: [1] develop a list of ksaos [2] for each.
