Human Resources Selection
Dennis, the manager of selection in the human resources department, had been asked by Stephen, his boss and Vice President of human resources, to review the selection methods their firm had been using and to recommend methods for future use.It seems that recent hires just had not been working out, and this caused friction between the human resources group and the front-line managers who had to utilise the talent sent to them.Additionally, there was also a need to hire executives in the company and, due to the responsibility these positions carry, the company wanted to ensure they selected the best possible people.Dennis reviewed written tests as a selection method.
-Refer to Human Resources Selection (Scenario).Dennis also reviewed ________, in which applicants are asked to perform tasks central to the job they are applying for.
A)written tests
B)intelligence tests
C)job-related interviews
D)physical examinations
E)work sampling

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The method being described is work sampling, which involves asking applicants to perform tasks central to the job they are applying for. This allows the employer to directly observe the applicant's ability to perform the tasks they would be required to do if hired. This method is particularly effective for selecting executives, as it provides a more accurate assessment of their skills and abilities than written tests or job-related interviews alone.

Human Resources Selection Dennis, the Manager of Selection in the Human Resources Department