Chapter G - Selection methods

Question 1

Employee selection

Answer 1

Is the process of choosing the most suitable candidate who meets the job requirements

Question 2

Methods include

Answer 2

• Interviews
• Psychological testing
• Work testing
• Online section

Question 3

Interviews

Answer 3

Advantage - Able to see how an employee copes under pressure when face to face
Disadvantage - Some candidates may not perform to their best in an interview but are better when put into the job environment

Question 4

Psychological testing

Answer 4

Is a scientific method of examining a job applicant’s behavioural style and reasoning skills
Advantage - Candidates with poor interview skills are able to prove themselves in another way
Disadvantage - Candidates may not provide honest answers

Question 5

Work testing

Answer 5

Businesses use work testing to determine how well candidates perform in work situations
Advantage - Ability to witness how a potential candidate copes under pressure
Disadvantage - Time-consuming for both the employees and candidates

Question 6

Online selection

Answer 6

Advantage - A wider range of candidates may increase the chance to find the right person for the job
Disadvantage - Difficult for candidates to demonstrate their skills through a video screen