MHR 523 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Predictive Validity, Personality Test, Content Validity
28 Jun 2018
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MHR Chapter 6 - Selection
Selection process - a series of specific steps used by an employer to decide which
recruits should be hired
Successful execution of an organization’s strategy depends on the caliber of its
employees
Selection practices affect the strategic success of the organization and shape
internal and external realities of the organization
An organization’s selection decisions must reflect job requirements
A mismatch between job duties/specifications and selection criteria will
results in porr hires and expose the organization to possible lawsuits from
job applicants who believe that they have discriminated against
The employer is required to show that the tools used for selecting employees
are reliable and valid (performance based job descriptions and valid
selection tools are necessary)
Selection strategy must be well integrated with organizational priorities
Selection strategy must recognize organizational constraints
The systems employed for the selection of human resources should be cost
effective
Most organizations impose some limits (budgets and policies) that may
hinder selection process
Selection strategy must adapt to labour market realities
Important to have a large, qualified pool of recruits to select applicants
Selection Ratio - the ration of the # of applicants hired to the total number
of applicants
Steps in the selection of Human Resource
1. Preliminary Reception of Applicants
Courtesy interviews are for walk ins, not as rigorous, an important part of
good public relations by the firm
Candidates applying in writing are sent a polite letter of
acknowledgement
2. Applicant Screening
Purpose of the screening stage is to remove further consideration of
applicants who do not meet education or experience qualifications
Resume and job application forms are useful tools to screen out
applicants who don't meet minimum requirements
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Document Summary
Selection process - a series of specific steps used by an employer to decide which recruits should be hired. Successful execution of an organization"s strategy depends on the caliber of its employees. Selection practices affect the strategic success of the organization and shape internal and external realities of the organization. An organization"s selection decisions must reflect job requirements. A mismatch between job duties/specifications and selection criteria will results in porr hires and expose the organization to possible lawsuits from job applicants who believe that they have discriminated against. The employer is required to show that the tools used for selecting employees are reliable and valid (performance based job descriptions and valid selection tools are necessary) Selection strategy must be well integrated with organizational priorities. The systems employed for the selection of human resources should be cost effective. Most organizations impose some limits (budgets and policies) that may hinder selection process. Selection strategy must adapt to labour market realities.
