Human Resource Management Essay (Doc)

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TABLE OF CONTENT
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................1
LITERATURE REVIEW................................................................................................................1
CRITICAL ANALYSIS..................................................................................................................2
CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
Human resource management is a style of managing manpower, practices, policies and
procedures for whole organisation. In this management practice the focus of HR manager is on
aligning activities of workers in one common direction to attain competitive advantage. The
essay will outline types of selection methods with regard to their validity, usability and
reliability. Further, the study will critically assess use of selection techniques for predicting
future performance of particular candidate. Selection methods are a part of staffing where focus
of management is on encouraging and identifying views of candidates who have applied for job.
LITERATURE REVIEW
According to Slavić, Bjekić and Berber, 2017, Selection process is choosing potential
candidate for particular job role after evaluation of individual’s qualifications, skills and abilities.
It is the procedure of interviewing applicants for specific vacant position. Complexity of
selection is based on job role and hiring criteria of particular employer or organisation. The
process starts from advertisement where HR managers of firm advertise about vacant position
and qualification required to meet job role. However, profiles of potential or interested
candidates are chosen and suitable applicants are called for recruitment. It is necessary for the
people manager of company to make proper use of selection approaches as it is directly related to
performance and production of organisation.
In addition, Furnham, 2017 articuted that there are different types of selection methods
which are used by HR professionals for analysing different ability and capability of aspirant.
Some selection methods will be discussed with reference to their reliability, usability and validity
and their contribution in predicting employee’s performance.
As per the views of Blom, Gathmann and Krieger, 2015, Implementing use of different
types of selection method is beneficial as it helps the recruiter in considering perception and
reaction of candidates. The methods are not only one sided but still helps in understanding
applicant’s requirement and interest for particular job function. Similarly, the selection methods
are unique in own way and therefore HR professionals make use of different methods according
to job position and staffing needs. The approaches derive basic scope of human resource
management practices that is recruitment and selection.
Psychological Testing
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According to Bartram, 2017, psychological testing is scientific selection management
approach which is used by HR manager of organisation for personnel selection. IT offers
standardized procedure of selecting candidates which is effective for the manager at the time of
online staffing. As per author it is quantifiable consistent and fair way of staffing where test are
based on psychometric model. Psychometric test are based on four characteristic of applicants
that is aptitude, motivation, ability and personality. On other hand, Carless, 2009, articulated
about Psychological testing as best and integral part of selection and HRM practices. It is
effective process of staffing because it aim at making clear recommendation the potential of
applicants. In accordance with study, it can be said the HR manager of company can rely on
Psychological testing because it helps the hiring manager in determining individual ability to
work consistently in changing business environment.
Competency based interview
According to Mayowski, Norman and Kapoor, 2018, interview helps in determining
knowledge of candidate over job role and responsibilities because it is important for the HR
manager to analyse personal knowledge of aspirant which aid in determining need of training if
the particular person gets recruited. However, as per the views of Sue, Rasheed and Rasheed,
2015, it is argued that competency based interview is effective selection method because it helps
the HR manager in direct communication with applicant. Further, author believes that it is a
multicultural social work practices which helps in determining individual consistency and
resistance in dynamic business situations.
Panel Interview
According to Hurrell, 2016, Panel meeting is conducted for internal staffing where senior
management members are involved in panel and is also done for superior position. As per author
internal recruitment via panel interviewing is done with group of applicants which is challenging
part of this selection method. However, Mulders and et.al., 2018, articulates that panel
interviewing is a complex process of interviewee because it offers series of confusion which
creates confusion to which candidate is unable to respond properly.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Psychological Testing
It is the basic of selection method where HR manager focus on testing aptitude, ability,
personality, intelligence and attainment of applicants. Internet staffing is a supportive tool for
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