Hiring Biases and Recruitment Strategies

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What percentage of complaints in Kethley and Terpstra's review were centered on sex?

25%

12%

28% (correct)

35%

Which bias was specifically highlighted by Davison and Burke's review of studies?

Parental Bias

Gender Bias (correct)

Weight Bias

Age Bias

Which group was found to be more likely to be rejected according to the study by Correll, Benard, and Paik?

Single women

Overweight applicants

Fathers

Mothers (correct)

What method did Bertrand and Mullainathan use to study hiring biases?

Audit method Signup and view all the answers

According to Hoque and Noon, responses from which type of name were more favorable from British employers?

Evans Signup and view all the answers

In McGinnity and Lunn's study, which group was found to be interviewed at a significantly higher rate in Ireland?

Irish applicants Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic did Derous, Ryan, and Nguyen find to negatively impact callbacks for applicants in the Netherlands?

Name ethnicity Signup and view all the answers

What type of names were associated with slightly more favorable responses from employers due to social class biases?

High-status names Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of Realistic Job Previews (RJPs)?

They modestly reduce turnover and enhance cost-effectiveness. Signup and view all the answers

How does word-of-mouth recruitment impact workforce diversity?

It leads to increased homogeneity within the workforce. Signup and view all the answers

What role does technology play in the recruitment process?

It enables faster recruitment processes including application submissions. Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of the informal recruitment method?

It might limit diversity in the workforce. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason some HR managers avoid mental ability tests?

Legal concerns Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of application sifting in the recruitment process?

To narrow down applicants to streamline the recruitment process. Signup and view all the answers

Which selection method ranking was least mentioned by Swiss HR practitioners according to König et al.?

Validity Signup and view all the answers

Which common issue arises during the application sifting process?

Decisions may be based on different criteria than those claimed. Signup and view all the answers

What does the use of grade point average (GPA) in interview selection highlight?

Recruiters sometimes overlook other important qualifications. Signup and view all the answers

What major issue from applicants' selection experiences was highlighted in Billsberry's review?

Unprofessional behavior from employers Signup and view all the answers

Which selection method was commonly identified as preferred by applicants in the UK?

Interviews Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of technology-enabled recruitment?

Companies eliminate all applicants who apply online. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Role Repertory Grid method primarily assess?

Perceptions of selection methods Signup and view all the answers

Which factor was NOT mentioned by any Swiss HR practitioners during their assessments of selection methods?

Legal concerns Signup and view all the answers

How does the temporal perspective in selection methods relate according to König et al.?

Present relevance vs. long-term suitability Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect was prioritized by U.S. managers during the selection process according to Muchinsky?

Cost and duration of the selection process Signup and view all the answers

What percentage does conscientiousness contribute to the incremental validity of mental ability according to Schmidt and Hunter?

18% Signup and view all the answers

What do skeptics argue about self-efficacy's role in predicting future performance?

It may reflect past success rather than forecast future performance. Signup and view all the answers

Sitzmann and Yeo found that the correlation between self-efficacy and work performance becomes insignificant when accounting for what?

Past performance Signup and view all the answers

Which personality trait has shown a strong connection to organizational citizenship behavior (OCB)?

Agreeableness Signup and view all the answers

What term describes employees who are keen, cooperative, and helpful?

Organizational citizens Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, which factors are included in the division of work performance?

Can do and will do Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following has been suggested as a method to reduce disparities in workplace measurements?

Using personality questionnaires Signup and view all the answers

Which personality trait is indicated to have weaker ties to job dedication as compared to teamwork attitudes?

Extraversion Signup and view all the answers

What potential impact can excessively high levels of conscientiousness have on work performance in low-complexity jobs?

It can lead to rigidity and lower performance. Signup and view all the answers

According to the findings, what is the role of emotional stability in work performance?

A moderate level is necessary, but excessive stability has no added benefit. Signup and view all the answers

What limitation does quadrant analysis face according to the content?

It fails to accommodate the normal distribution of personality traits. Signup and view all the answers

What combination of traits predicted non-union membership in the context given?

Low extraversion and low neuroticism. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mischel's concept of situational strength suggest about personality's influence?

External demands can limit personality's influence on behavior. Signup and view all the answers

How do low-complexity jobs generally prioritize performance according to the content?

By prioritizing speed over accuracy. Signup and view all the answers

What was a common misconception about union membership as noted in the content?

Being an extravert was sufficient for union membership. Signup and view all the answers

What factor is emphasized as influencing the relationship between personality traits and work contexts?

Job complexity and its specific requirements. Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason the Five-Factor Model (FFM) may be split into facets?

To predict work performance with greater accuracy. Signup and view all the answers

Which facet of extraversion has a correlation of 0.20 with work performance?

Positive Emotion Signup and view all the answers

According to meta-analyses, what is the average difference in correlations of the FFM facets with work performance?

0.15 Signup and view all the answers

Which two traits are included in the 'Plasticity' model?

Openness and extraversion Signup and view all the answers

What linkage is particularly noted with narcissism in the workplace?

Poorer performance among managers Signup and view all the answers

What is the correlation coefficient found for Machiavellianism and unethical decision-making?

0.27 Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect makes self-reporting of dark triad traits particularly challenging?

Strategic lying and lack of self-awareness Signup and view all the answers

Which personality trait is described as having impulsivity and low empathy?

Psychopathy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Personnel Selection

Hull's early work in psychology highlighted substantial productivity differences between workers, with high-performing employees often twice as productive as low performers.
Hunter and Hunter (1984) demonstrated the financial benefits of effective selection methods in the public sector, potentially saving companies significant amounts of money.
Recruitment processes typically involve advertisement, application form completion, reference checking, shortlisting, and interviews, eventually leading to a successful hire.
Diverse applicant pools are prioritized to improve recruitment effectiveness.
Modern technology has transformed recruitment, enabling rapid electronic processes like advertising, application, and assessment.
Realistic Job Previews (RJPs) provide applicants with accurate job information, reducing employee turnover, and boosting employer transparency.
Informal recruitment, like word-of-mouth referrals, is a cost-effective approach associated with better employee retention.
Online processes like application forms, internet tests, and applications scanning software contribute to efficient recruitment.
Current personnel selection methods often include application forms, interviews, reference checks, and sometimes, tests.
Issues like accuracy, fairness, and honesty in supplied information remain critical.
Fairness and equality are legally enforced in many countries regarding selection practices.
Employers need to consider bias in their practices and selection decisions in order to maintain equality and fairness.

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Test your knowledge on studies regarding hiring biases and recruitment strategies. This quiz covers various findings from notable research, including the impact of names and the effectiveness of realistic job previews. Explore how these factors influence employment outcomes and diversity in the workforce.