Management and Organizational Studies 1021A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Job Performance, Agreeableness, Applicant Tracking System

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 1021A/B
• Professor: Hayden Woodley

Document Summary

Reliability the extend to which a measurement generates consistent results (i. e. , is free from random error) Ability to generalize valid in other contexts beyond the context in which the selection method was developed. Practical value produce info that benefits organization: utility the extent to which the selection method provides economic value greater than its cost. Cannot ask questions unrelated to the job/prohibited grounds for discrimination. Interview notes cannot include references to prohibited grounds of discrimination. Candidates must provide consent for background or reference check (employee should first receive conditional job offer) Low cost way to basic data that they need. Include areas to provide contact information, work experience, educational background, and applicant"s signature. Help hr staff identify which applicants meet minimum requirements for education and experience. Applicants control the content of info biased in favour of applicant. Similar info as application also may provide insight into how candidates communicate and present themselves. Able to highlight accomplishment not included on application.