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What are the advantages of e-recruiting?
What are the advantages of e-recruiting?
- Higher recruiting costs
- Increased risk of cyberattacks
- Real-time tracking of results (correct)
- Reduced candidate pool size
Which factor contributes to the increased need for efficient hiring and retaining employees?
Which factor contributes to the increased need for efficient hiring and retaining employees?
- Stable economic conditions with no significant booms or slowdowns
- Increased organizational costs due to global competition (correct)
- Technological stagnation and minimal advancements
- Decreasing global competition
What is a major challenge associated with e-recruiting?
What is a major challenge associated with e-recruiting?
- Increased risk of identity theft through cyberattacks (correct)
- Inability to track application progress
- Higher cost compared to traditional recruitment methods
- Limited access to diverse candidates
What is the primary focus of strategic staffing practices in the context of global competition?
What is the primary focus of strategic staffing practices in the context of global competition?
What is a key characteristic of the recruitment process in the public sector?
What is a key characteristic of the recruitment process in the public sector?
How does the economic climate affect recruitment practices?
How does the economic climate affect recruitment practices?
Which demographic shift is impacting the workforce?
Which demographic shift is impacting the workforce?
What is a key requirement for HR in addressing the changing workforce demographics?
What is a key requirement for HR in addressing the changing workforce demographics?
What is a key consideration for companies during economic slowdowns?
What is a key consideration for companies during economic slowdowns?
What is a key implication of rapid technological advances for recruitment?
What is a key implication of rapid technological advances for recruitment?
A company is using a selection test to measure a candidate's intelligence. Which type of validity is most relevant for evaluating the test?
A company is using a selection test to measure a candidate's intelligence. Which type of validity is most relevant for evaluating the test?
A company wants to determine if a new customer service skills test is a good predictor of actual job performance. What type of validity should they focus on?
A company wants to determine if a new customer service skills test is a good predictor of actual job performance. What type of validity should they focus on?
What does the concept of 'validity' refer to in the context of selection methods?
What does the concept of 'validity' refer to in the context of selection methods?
Which type of validity is primarily concerned with the test takers' perception of the test's relevance to the job?
Which type of validity is primarily concerned with the test takers' perception of the test's relevance to the job?
What is a key challenge in establishing the validity of psychological measures?
What is a key challenge in establishing the validity of psychological measures?
Which of the following best exemplifies a 'construct' as described in the content?
Which of the following best exemplifies a 'construct' as described in the content?
A company is using a personality test to assess potential employees. They want to be sure the test measures personality traits and not intelligence. What type of validity is most important here?
A company is using a personality test to assess potential employees. They want to be sure the test measures personality traits and not intelligence. What type of validity is most important here?
If a company is using a selection method that only assesses customer service skills, and these skills are not sufficient to perform the job effectively, which type of validity is most likely being compromised?
If a company is using a selection method that only assesses customer service skills, and these skills are not sufficient to perform the job effectively, which type of validity is most likely being compromised?
What does 'content validity' in selection methods primarily assess?
What does 'content validity' in selection methods primarily assess?
Which type of validity focuses on the relationship between a test score and an observable outcome, such as job performance?
Which type of validity focuses on the relationship between a test score and an observable outcome, such as job performance?
Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of content validity?
Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of content validity?
A company wants to determine if a new test for sales aptitude is a good predictor of future sales success. Which type of validity should they focus on?
A company wants to determine if a new test for sales aptitude is a good predictor of future sales success. Which type of validity should they focus on?
Imagine a company is assessing candidates for a customer service representative position. They decide to include a role-play scenario involving a customer complaint. What type of validity is this strategy primarily associated with?
Imagine a company is assessing candidates for a customer service representative position. They decide to include a role-play scenario involving a customer complaint. What type of validity is this strategy primarily associated with?
Why is establishing validity particularly challenging for psychological measures?
Why is establishing validity particularly challenging for psychological measures?
Which type of validity is NOT directly concerned with measuring or predicting actual job performance?
Which type of validity is NOT directly concerned with measuring or predicting actual job performance?
Which of these would be considered a 'variable' in the context of the content provided?
Which of these would be considered a 'variable' in the context of the content provided?
What does BFOR stand for in the context of employment requirements?
What does BFOR stand for in the context of employment requirements?
Which of the following describes reasonable accommodation?
Which of the following describes reasonable accommodation?
In hiring practices, what is meant by individual accommodation?
In hiring practices, what is meant by individual accommodation?
What must employers prove regarding sufficient risk in hiring decisions related to disabilities?
What must employers prove regarding sufficient risk in hiring decisions related to disabilities?
What role does effective communication play in non-discriminatory recruitment?
What role does effective communication play in non-discriminatory recruitment?
Which of the following is essential for recruitment programs to meet human rights standards?
Which of the following is essential for recruitment programs to meet human rights standards?
In the context of legal requirements for recruitment, why is monitoring critical?
In the context of legal requirements for recruitment, why is monitoring critical?
How should HR professionals approach the implementation of recruitment systems?
How should HR professionals approach the implementation of recruitment systems?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for employers to collect, use, and disclose personal information according to Canadian privacy law?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for employers to collect, use, and disclose personal information according to Canadian privacy law?
Which of the following is a factor that can support a reasonable expectation of privacy in the workplace?
Which of the following is a factor that can support a reasonable expectation of privacy in the workplace?
Which of the following is NOT a key legal concept in recruitment and selection?
Which of the following is NOT a key legal concept in recruitment and selection?
Which case supports the idea that age cannot always be considered a BFOR?
Which case supports the idea that age cannot always be considered a BFOR?
Which case highlights the importance of an employer to provide reasonable accommodation?
Which case highlights the importance of an employer to provide reasonable accommodation?
Which of the following is an example of a BFOR?
Which of the following is an example of a BFOR?
Which of the following is a mechanism for federally unionized workers to address complaints about unfair assessment of qualifications during the recruitment and selection process?
Which of the following is a mechanism for federally unionized workers to address complaints about unfair assessment of qualifications during the recruitment and selection process?
Which of the following is an example of direct discrimination?
Which of the following is an example of direct discrimination?
What was the main issue in the Meiorin case?
What was the main issue in the Meiorin case?
What did the Supreme Court find regarding the aerobic fitness test in the Meiorin case?
What did the Supreme Court find regarding the aerobic fitness test in the Meiorin case?
Which test must an employer satisfy to justify employment standards that may disadvantage certain groups?
Which test must an employer satisfy to justify employment standards that may disadvantage certain groups?
What is NOT one of the BFOR test requirements?
What is NOT one of the BFOR test requirements?
What happens at the point of undue hardship for employers?
What happens at the point of undue hardship for employers?
In the Meiorin case, which aspect did the BC government fail to fulfill?
In the Meiorin case, which aspect did the BC government fail to fulfill?
What is the purpose of reasonable accommodation in employment?
What is the purpose of reasonable accommodation in employment?
Which of the following is an example of a key consideration for employers regarding accommodation?
Which of the following is an example of a key consideration for employers regarding accommodation?
What must employers demonstrate under the Unified Discrimination Test?
What must employers demonstrate under the Unified Discrimination Test?
Flashcards
Validity
Validity
The extent to which a test measures what it’s supposed to measure.
Construct
Construct
Concepts constructed to explain relationships between observations.
Variable
Variable
How someone/something varies on a construct of interest.
Content Validity
Content Validity
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Construct Validity
Construct Validity
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KSAOs
KSAOs
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Challenges in Validity
Challenges in Validity
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Example of Measurement Issues
Example of Measurement Issues
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Criterion-related Validity
Criterion-related Validity
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Face Validity
Face Validity
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Predictive Validation
Predictive Validation
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Selection Tool
Selection Tool
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Job Performance
Job Performance
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Theoretical Construct
Theoretical Construct
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Multiple Sources of Evidence
Multiple Sources of Evidence
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Diversity in Hiring
Diversity in Hiring
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Strategic Staffing
Strategic Staffing
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Global Competition
Global Competition
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Economic Boom
Economic Boom
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Economic Slowdown
Economic Slowdown
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E-Recruiting Benefits
E-Recruiting Benefits
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E-Recruiting Challenges
E-Recruiting Challenges
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Changing Workforce Demographics
Changing Workforce Demographics
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Public Sector Recruitment
Public Sector Recruitment
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Private Sector Recruitment
Private Sector Recruitment
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Employment Standards
Employment Standards
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Privacy Law
Privacy Law
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PIPEDA
PIPEDA
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Reasonable Expectation of Privacy
Reasonable Expectation of Privacy
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BFOR
BFOR
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Dunlop and Harold v. Etobicoke
Dunlop and Harold v. Etobicoke
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O’Malley v. Sears
O’Malley v. Sears
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CN Rail v. Bhinder
CN Rail v. Bhinder
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Meiorin Case
Meiorin Case
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Unified Discrimination Test
Unified Discrimination Test
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Bona Fide Occupational Requirement (BFOR)
Bona Fide Occupational Requirement (BFOR)
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BFOR Test Requirements
BFOR Test Requirements
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Rational Connection
Rational Connection
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Good Faith
Good Faith
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Reasonable Accommodation
Reasonable Accommodation
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Duty to Accommodate
Duty to Accommodate
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Undue Hardship
Undue Hardship
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Impact of Meiorin Case
Impact of Meiorin Case
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Tribunal Ruling
Tribunal Ruling
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Individual Accommodation
Individual Accommodation
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Reasonable Alternative
Reasonable Alternative
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Sufficient Risk
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Effective Communication
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Legal Compliance
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HR Practices
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Study Notes
General Recruitment and Selection
- Hiring is crucial for organizational success
- Poor hires can cost 5x the salary of the employee
- Signs of poor hires include lack of skills, excessive complaints, conflict with coworkers, missed deadlines, poor work quality, attendance issues, low morale, underperformance, and unhappiness.
Recruitment and Selection Best Practices
- Supported by empirical evidence and scientific methods
- Compliance with legal and professional standards is essential.
- Fair and non-discriminatory practices are important
- Aligning with organizational goals and strategic planning is fundamental.
Talent Management
- Recruitment and selection create and manage talent
- Companies commit to hiring, retaining, and growing talent
- HRIS (HR Information Systems): Computer systems track employee data, needs of HR and requirements for positions.
Recruitment and Selection as Strategic Objectives
- Aligning recruitment/selection with strategic goals is crucial
- Defining talent needs, considering diversity, and ongoing talent management are vital.
- Analyzing external factors (technology, laws, and social trends) is essential, as well as competition
Legal Issues in Recruitment and Selection
- Constitutional Law: Equal rights for all individuals and equal application of the law to all members of society. Prohibits discrimination based on characteristics like race, religion, sex, disability, and age.
- Human Rights Legislation: Protects individuals from discrimination, outlining prohibited grounds that are common across Canadian jurisdictions.
- Employment Equity Legislation: Addresses discrimination and aims to ensure that protected groups have equal access to job opportunities.
Reliability and Validity
- Reliability: Consistently measuring the same thing each time.
- Validity: Measuring what is intended to be measured.
- Measurement error is the difference between an observed score and a true score.
- Factors affecting validity include range restriction, statistical corrections and measurement errors.
Ethical Considerations
- Ethical considerations: standards of appropriate conduct in a profession, ensuring fairness, and avoiding biased perceptions of hiring.
- Professional Standards: provide guidance on appropriate conduct, emphasizing the protection of individuals.
- Ethical issues in employment testing: appropriate use of employment tests emphasizing the protection and well-being of test-takers.
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