Week 4 Part B: Personnel Selection in Workplace Psychology

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to personnel selection in workplace psychology.

Personnel Selection

The process of determining who to hire and who not to hire.

Predictor Validity

The extent to which a predictor accurately predicts a criterion, such as job performance.

Selection Battery

A set of tests or predictors used for hiring decisions.

Cutoff Score

The determining value that separates successful from unsuccessful candidates.

Base Rate

The percentage of employees who would be successful on a criterion of workplace performance under random hiring.

False Positive

An incorrect decision where a candidate is hired but does not succeed in the role.

False Negative

An incorrect decision where a candidate is not hired but would have succeeded in the role.

Banding

Grouping similar performance scores together to determine selection.

Applicant Selection Methods

Various methods used to identify Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other characteristics (KSAOs) in applicants.

Structured Application Form

A form that helps to filter out candidates who do not meet essential KSAOs.

Psychometric Tests

Tests that measure mental capabilities and behavioral style, including personality and cognitive ability.

Diversity-Validity Dilemma

The challenge of balancing workforce productivity with equal opportunity, as individuals from different groups may not score equally on selection tests.