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Major issues in Hiring / Selecting New Recruits Case Overview of Selection Mechanisms / Hiring Options Rights
Pratt (2006)
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Reliability: does the selection technique yield similar results over time (is it consistent)? Validity: does the selection technique accurately measure those aspects of the applicant that are likely to be associated with job performance?
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Criterion-related: how well the selection procedure predicts on-the-job success. Measured via correlations and ranges from -1 to +1 (.5 to .6 is very high). Most often used by EEOC. Content: how well a selection procedure directly samples the KSAs (knowledge, skills, and abilities) needed to do the job. Normally assessed via experts. Construct: how well the selection procedure compares to other selection procedures (e.g., company IQ test with scores on standardized tests). Measured via correlations.
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Pratt (2006)
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SG Cowen: Debrief
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Hiring Options
Option Resume / Applications Strengths
provides a wealth of verifiable information (bio data validity .35) can be inexpensive (depending on level of detail) often inflated can provide useful information reference checks especially if (a) see patterns across letters; (b) ask for many validity is letters; and/or (c) organizations moderate (.26) use their qualified privilege to give accurate information
Weaknesses
Letters of Rec.
Interviews
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$9-$100
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$1-$100
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To be covered on 9/27
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Verbal comprehension: ability to understand and use written & spoken language Quantitative ability: speed and accuracy in solving arithmetic problems Reasoning ability: capacity to invent solutions to many diverse problems
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Cognitive Tests
While racial norming has been banned, banding has become more popular. Banding involves treating people with similar scores the same (e.g., 90-100 gets a 4. When scores are tied, preference is given to the minority candidate). Practice is controversial.
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Other Tests
Physical ability tests: can be used to predict performance or predict occupational injuries (strength tests often have adverse impact)
Polygraph tests: severely restricted by the Employee Polygraph Prediction Act (e.g., can use if manufacture controlled substances, do security, etc.) Graphology (used by 85% of French Companies): low validity (.02) Management Assessment Centers: often used to assess management potential (& train managers) via a variety of tests and realistic managerial simulations (AT&T)
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Leaderless group discussion: put group of individuals together and ask them to make a decision. Evaluated on interpersonal skills, leadership, etc. Management games: problem solving through simulations Individual presentation: to assess persuasiveness and presentation skills Objective tests: (e.g. personality, mental ability) Interviews
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Rights
Test takers have rights to privacy under APA standards for educational and psychological testing (but these guide psychologists and are not legally enforceable) Fair Credit Reporting Act (and others) increases likelihood that applicant can view negative reports and be given the right to dispute them
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When assessing fit, need to look at job, but also culture and goals Remember what resumes are good for (and what they cannot tell you).
Recruiting is a skill (and experts are often the least good at explaining what they do) Be cautious about similarity between recruits and applicants
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Looking Ahead
Alternatives to selection (9/18) Hiring for culture fit (9/20) Off-roading managing culture (9/25) Biases / barriers to interviewing and hiring (9/27) Types of interviewing (10/2 & 10/4) Interviewing skills: negotiation (10/9 & 10/11)
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Any Questions?
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