Human Resource Management: Selection Process

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What is the definition of selection in Human Resource Management?

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Selection is the process of choosing the individual best suited for a particular position and the organization.

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What is the primary goal of the selection process?

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To properly match people with jobs and the organization, as selecting the wrong person can be costly.

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What are the steps in the selection process?

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1. Preliminary Screening 2. Review of Applications & Resumes 3. Selection Tests 4. Employment Interview 5. Pre-Employment Screening: Background & Reference Checks 6. Selection Decision

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What is the purpose of preliminary screening in the selection process?

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To eliminate candidates who do not meet the position’s requirements.

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What information is typically included in an application form?

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Name, telephone number, e-mail address, military service, education, and work history.

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What is a resume?

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A goal-directed summary of a person’s experience, education, and training developed for use in the selection process.

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What are the types of employment tests used in the selection process?

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1. Cognitive Abilities Tests 2. Psychomotor Abilities Tests 3. Personality Tests 4. Job-Knowledge Tests 5. Work-Sample Tests

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What is the goal of employment interviews?

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To evaluate applicants through a conversation where the interviewer and applicant exchange information.

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What are the general types of interviews?

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1. Unstructured Interview 2. Structured Interview 3. Behavioral Interview 4. Situational Interview

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What is the purpose of pre-employment screening?

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To check and verify the job applicant’s background information and references.