ADMS 2600 Chapter 6: Chapter 6.docx

• School: York University
• Department: Administrative Studies
• Course: ADMS 2600
• Professor: Paul Fairlie

Document Summary

The selection process: selection is an ongoing process. Criterion-related validity: criterion related validity: the extent to which a selection tool predicts or significantly correlates with, important elements of work behavior. In a sales job common to use sales figure as a basis for comparison. The process involves analyzing jobs and situations and on the basis of these analyses, consulting tables of generalized validities from previous studies using various predictors in similar circumstances. It is used to evaluate job knowledge and skill tests, to be described later. Index is computed that indicates the relationship between the content of the test items and a person"s performance on the job. Application forms: application forms provide a quick and systematic means of obtaining a variety of information about the applicant. They provide information for deciding whether an applicant meets the minimum requirements: also provide a basis for questions the interviewer will ask about the applicant"s background. Helpful for reducing turnover in the hospitality industry.