Human Resources Selection (Scenario)
Denise has been asked by her boss, Stephen, the vice-president of human resources, to review the selection methods their firm has been using and to recommend improvements for future recruiting. It seems that recent hires have not been working out, and this has caused friction between the human resources department and the front-line managers who have to utilize the talent sent to them. In addition, there was currently a need to hire some top executives in the company, and due to the responsibility these positions carry, Stephen wanted to ensure they selected the best possible candidates.
-Denise also recommended the use of interviews,particularly for management positions.Which of the following is a good suggestion for Denise to help make interviews more valid and reliable at her company?
A)Do not ask questions that require applicants to give detailed accounts of job behaviours.
B)Have general information about the job for which applicants are interviewing.
C)Maximize any prior knowledge of applicants' background,experience,interests,test scores,or other characteristics.
D)Use a standardized evaluation form.

Question

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Using a standardized evaluation form can make interviews more valid and reliable by ensuring that each candidate is evaluated on the same criteria in a consistent manner. This eliminates potential biases or variations in evaluating candidates and helps to ensure that the best candidate is selected for the job. Option A is incorrect because asking detailed questions can actually enhance the validity of the interview. Option B is not specific enough to make interviews more valid and reliable. Option C may introduce biases in the selection process based on preconceived notions about the candidate's background and characteristics.