ADM 2337 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Job Performance, Careerbuilder, Credit History
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Selecting the best and brightest lays a strong foundation for excellence. Selection: the process of choosing individuals who have relevant qualifications to fill existing or projected job openings. Formal responsibility of hr, line managers typically make the final decision. Line managers should understand the objectives and policies of selection. Job specifications help identify the individual competencies employees need for success. The knowledge, skills, abilities and others (ksaos) Managers then use selection methods such as interviews, references, and pre- employment tests to measure applicants ksaos against competencies required for the job. Complete and clear specifications help differentiate qualified from unqualified applicants and reduce biases and prejudices. Research shows that applicants whose ksaos are well matched perform better and are more satisfied. In addition to requirements a company may place high priority on selecting individuals who match the values and culture of their organizations.