5.1.2 - Selection

Question 1

selection

Answer 1

process of:

• comparison
• decision

Question 2

concerns in selection

Answer 2

no perfect way to carry it out
poor selection = costs
legal requirements

Question 3

steps in selection

Answer 3

1. define selection criteria
2. choose selection methods
3. gather info on candidates
4. analyze info for candidate’s choice

Question 4

1. selection criteria

Answer 4

organizational fit - valuable attributes in employees

team/functional fit - interpersonal skills

job fit - requirements are based on job specifications

Question 5

2. choose selection methods

Answer 5

cv
application forms
references
portfolio
tests (personality, ability, motivation...)
group exercises
interviews
assessment centres

Question 6

question types to avoid

Answer 6

close questions
guiding/suggestive
multiple choice
double questions
hypotheticals
open questions
incisive questions
comparative questions
response encouragement

Question 7

choosing selection tools/techniques

Answer 7

validity
reliability
costs
administrative ease
type of job

Question 8

competency assessment interview

Answer 8

OPEN competency area w/ question

BACK UP w/ evidence

• background
• action
• consequence
• knowledge

Question 9

3. gather info on candidates

Answer 9

performance of candidates in the tests should be stored in order to create a profile

Question 10

4. analyze info for candidate’s choice

Answer 10

weighted average approach - all candidates undertake all tests

sequential approach - all candidates take the first test and those eliminated are not called for subsequent tests

Question 11

generic indicators when evaluating selection process

Answer 11

quickness in adjusting + integrating functions

investment in training

stability of personnel + turnover

income + productivity

improvement of human relations