BU408 Study Guide - Final Guide: Confirmation Bias, Satisficing, Regression Analysis
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They assign weight to questions & responses (scoring key) that reflect job success. You add the resulting scores together for a tl. Use this method when there is a large # of applicants for a small # of positions or a large. # of similar positions to be filled: biographical information blank (bib) - wider range of content than typical application; more subjective content. It is a series of mc or short-answer qs re. Very good predictor of performance: leaderless group discussion: a situational exercise designed to assess leadership, organizational, and communication skills. In-basket test: designed to assess organizational & problem-solving skills: assessment centres- exercise effect, a standardized procedure that involves the use of multiple assessment techniques & multiple assessors to evaluate performance. Invasion of privacy concerns & unfavourable views: subgroup differences, applicant reactions. Week 11: satisficing, making an acceptable or adequate choice rather than the best or optical choice due to time pressures or low quality of applicants.
