Module 05: The Selection Process

Description: This module covers how to design and implement comprehensive selection systems that combine multiple predictors to make hiring decisions. Students will learn about selection ratios, utility analysis, legal considerations in hiring, and how to validate selection procedures. The module also addresses practical issues like applicant reactions and the candidate experience.

Why this Module is Important: Effective selection goes beyond choosing good tests – it requires designing systems that optimize both effectiveness and efficiency. This module teaches students how to combine multiple pieces of information to make the best hiring decisions while ensuring legal compliance and positive candidate experiences. Understanding selection systems helps organizations improve their talent acquisition and reduce costly hiring mistakes.

Module Learning Objectives: By the end of this module students will be able to…

• MLO1: Name recruitment methods, legal requirements including disability accommodations and FMLA provisions, and selection system components. (ULO5, CLO1, APA1)
• MLO2: Evaluate recruitment strategies, technology’s impact on selection processes, and determine appropriate levels of accommodation for disabled individuals. (ULO5, CLO1, CLO2, APA1, APA2)
• MLO3: Apply legal guidelines and accommodation principles to workplace absenteeism challenges and communicate selection decisions through professional discussion. (ULO5, CLO3, CLO4, APA4, APA5)