Decision Making

These flashcards cover key concepts related to decision making, validity coefficients, workforce diversity, selection methods, and roles of decision makers.

What is a validity coefficient?

It is the relationship between predictor and criterion scores, measured through correlations.

What does a validity coefficient magnitude range from?

The magnitude ranges from -1 to +1, where zero means no relationship.

What are concerns about workforce diversity in decision making?

Concerns include AI credentials screening low-income applicants and recognizing diverse leadership behaviors.

What does the selection ratio indicate?

The selection ratio is the number of hires divided by the number of applicants.

What is a Taylor-Russell Table used for?

It combines information on selection ratios, base rates, and validity to determine the effectiveness of selection tools.

What is the difference between a compensatory model and a multiple hurdles model in selection?

A compensatory model adds all scores into a single number, while a multiple hurdles model cuts candidates at each stage based on selection tools.

What determines a cut score?

A cut score can be set as a minimum competency, a single score or total score from multiple predictors.

What is the purpose of decision makers in the selection process?

Decision makers, including organizational leaders and HR professionals, provide insights, technical expertise, and operational expertise.

What are the four methods of making a final selection choice?

Random selection, ranking, grouping and banding, and differential weighting.

How does the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures impact cut scores?

If there's no adverse impact, the guidelines are silent; if adverse impact occurs, the guidelines must be followed.