Selection

UNIT 2
REF – PRAVIN DURAI - HRM
 Selection

Once the applicant pool is prepared, the next step for

the HR department is to implement the
predetermined selection process in order to select
the best candidate for the job.

The aim – to select the best suited candidate for the

vacant job.
 Definition

Selection is the process of choosing from among the

candidates from within the organization or from the
outside, the most suitable person for the current
position or for the future position – O Donnell.
 Difference between recruitment and selection

Process of procurement Process of procurement

begins with recruitment ends with selection of the
of candidates from necessary number of
different sources suitable candidates for
Aim is to create a pool of the job
applicants – hence it is a Aim is to eliminate
positive task applicants at different
Does not require stages – negative task
expertise Needs skilled people
Searching function Screening function
 Phases of selection process

Measurement – decision making – evaluation

A good selection process must be able to distinguish

applicants who are likely to perform well in the job
from those who are not.
 Process - selection

Employment application forms – standardized forms

to collect necessary information about the applicant

Selection test – psychological tests

Selection interview – face to face conversation with

the candidate to collect required information that
could not be collected through other selection tools
 Selection - process

Performance checks – process of cross checking

information provided by the candidates in different stages

Physical examination – medical test to ensure that the

candidate meets the physical requirements of the job

Job offer – formal communication from the employer to

the selected candidates. It has job description, reporting
authority, pay details and leave eligibility.

Candidates either accepts or rejects it.

 Types of psychological tests used in HR

Ability tests – intelligence test, aptitude test,

achievement tests

Personality tests

Interest tests

Honest or integrity test

 Application exercises

Identify various psychological tests used in HR field

for selection of employees at different levels of
management.

State the importance of each of these tests and what

it measures