4.16.24 21st Century Movements for Black Lives.pptx
Selection
1. SELECTION
HRM
WK 5
Dr. Shohail M. Choudhury
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2. Aims and objectives of Selection
To predict potential job performance
To compare candidates and find ‘the best
fit’
To inform candidates as accurately
possible
To provide best possible impression of the
organisation
To comply with legislation
To provide information for other HRM
processes.
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3. A Systematic Approach of Selection
Initial Steps. Acknowledgement letter, sending
application form etc.
Set each application against key criteria in the
advertisement
Sort applications into ‘possible’, ‘unsuitable’ and
‘marginal’.
A shortlist for interview.
Invite candidates for interview
Interview
Reinforce interviews with selection testing
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4. A Systematic Approach of Selection
Check the references of short-listed candidates
Institute follow-up procedures for successful
candidates
Offer of employment
Draw up a contract
Arrange work-permit, in case of cross-border
recruitment
Plan initial induction
Review uninterviewed possible-s and put in
reserve or hold
Send standard letters to unsuccessful candidates
Keep records of criteria and processes used in
decision making
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5. Legal Framework of Selection
Discrimination
Application forms should not include any
questions which are not work-related
Medical references can not be taken
because of possibility of age discrimination
Interview procedures and documentation
should be free from discrimination
Selection tests should demonstrably avoid
favouring particular groups.
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6. Privacy and Data Protection
Data Protection Act 1998
The right of employees to access their personal
files, to be informed about the purpose of data
collection and approval for other uses
Requirements for the adequacy, up-to-date ness
and security of information
Additional safeguards on the collection of data
about race, ethnic origin, religious and political
beliefs, health, sexual orientation, criminal
activities (except for the purpose of racial
equality monitoring) etc.
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7. LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK
Key points in relation to recruitment:
Sex and race
The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (amended 1986)
The Race Relations Act 1976 (amended 2003)
The Employment Equality Regulations 2003
Disability
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995
Age Diversity
The Employment (Age) Regulations 2006
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8. Selection Methods
Interviews
Evaluation of education and experience
Selection testing: Written tests of ability and
aptitude, personality, simulate job related
activities, portfolios of work.
Background and Reference checks.
Bio data analysis
Handwriting analysis
Group selection methods or selection centres
Physical/Medical testing
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9. Selection Interviews
Individual or one-to-one interview
Disadvantage: Biased or superficial
decision
Panel Interviews
Large panels or selection boards
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10. Activity
Think back a selection interview you
have had, for a job, school or place at
college?
What sort of interview did you have:
formal or informal? Panel or one-to-one
Was it well conducted?
Did you get good impression of the
organisation?
What efforts made to put you at your
ease?
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11. Interviewer Skills
Creating effective questions
Creating appropriate climate
Rapport building, trust, relationship
Active listening
Using questions types intentionally
Using and interpreting non-verbal cues
Identify shallow responses and probe and
challenge when necessary
Being alert to the influence of first
impressions and other bias
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12. Limitation of Interviews
Limited scope: to brief
Limited relevance
Artificiality: Best behaviour or nervous
Errors of judgement
First impressions, Bias or logical error
Lack of skill and experience by
interviewers
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13. Selection Testing
Measuring mental capacities
Psychometric Testing
Types of tests are commonly used
Intelligence or cognitive tests
Aptitude tests
Personality tests
Emotional Intelligence
Proficiency and attainment tests
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14. Intelligence or cognitive test
Tests of general cognitive ability
Which test
Memory
Ability to think quickly (perceptual speed,
verbal fluency)
Ability to think logically (inductive
reasoning)
Problem solving skills.
Employers’ lack of trust on GCSE/A
level exam
Validity of such IQ tests are disputed.
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15. Aptitude Tests
To predict individuals potential for
performance in a job or learning new skills.
Reasoning: Verbal, numerical, abstract/Visual
(identifying shapes)
Spatio-visual ability: practical intelligence, non-
verbal and verbal ability
Perceptual speed and accuracy (clerical ability
to identify errors in a written paper)
Psycho-motor ability: mechanical, manual,
musical and athletic ability.
Depends on the nature of job.
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16. Personality Tests
Measure a variety of characteristics
Skill in dealing with other people
Ambition
Motivation
Emotional stability.
16PF (Personality Factor)
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
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17. Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
EQ recognises our own feelings and those
of others, for motivating ourselves, and
for managing emotions will in ourselves
and in our relationships.
More complex the job more EQ matters.
Emotional competence accounts for some
70% of the competences listed by an
organisation.
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18. Proficiency and Attainment Test
Test directly related to job
Audio typist: dictation tape and typing test
Activity
What kind of proficiency test you suggest
for:
Admin assistants
Airline pilots
Magazine editors
Telephone operators
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19. Group Selection Methods
These are appropriate for assessing
Social
Intellectual skills : Situational problem solving
Attitudes: political, racial or religious, attitude to
authority, willingness to take risk.
Techniques used
Group role-play exercise
Case studies
In-tray exercises : simulating work-load
Leaderless discussion groups (LDGs)
Typical job problem.
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20. Purposes of Group Selection
Longer opportunity to study candidates
Reveal management skills –
negotiation, persuasion, leadership
Performance in work team
Comparability between candidates
Panel of assessors likely to be correct
then single interviewer.
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21. Follow up Procedures
Reference Checking
At least two: personal/employer
Offer of employment
Oral offer : written offer
Contracts of employment
Dealing with unsuccessful applicants
Promptly informed
Rejection should be positive
Offered the opportunity of feedback
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22. Written Particulars of Employment
Employers must give an employee
Who works at least eight hours a week
Within two months of employment
(Employment Rights Act 1996)
The statement should include:
Names of Employer and Employee
Title of job
Pay and hours of work
Holiday, sick leave, sick pay entitlements
Pension scheme
Length of notice of termination
Disciplinary procedures, grievance procedure
Rules on health and safety at work
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23. Activity
You are making a recruitment and
selection plan for a new retail chain
which will sell fresh and healthy
products only.
What selection methods will you use to
select customer assistants for this
retail supermarket?
(Reference: Virgin Atlantic)
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