Answer / k-ilu

Selection Process

Selection is the process of choosing from a group of
applicants those individuals best suited for a particular
position. Most managers recognize that employee selection
is one of their most difficult, and most important,
business decisions. This process involves making a
judgment -not about the applicant, but about the fit
between the applicant and the job by considering knowledge,
skills and abilities and other characteristics required to
perform the job Selection procedures are not carried out
through standard pattern and steps in this. Process can
vary from organization to organization some steps performed
and considered important by one organization can be skipped
by other organization

Environmental Factors Affecting the Selection Process
A permanent, standardized screening process could greatly
simplify the selection process. However, development of
such a process even if it were possible and desirable would
not eliminate deviations to meet the unique needs of
particular situation.

Legal Considerations

Legislation, executive orders, and court decisions have a
major impact on human resource management. It is important
for hiring managers to see the relationship between useful
and legally defensible selection tools.

Speed of Decision Making

The time available to make the selection decision can have
a major effect on the selection process. Closely following
selection policies and procedures can provide greater
protection against legal problems; however, there are times
when the pressure of business will dictate that exceptions
be made.

Organizational Hierarchy

Different approaches to selection are generally taken for
filling positions at different levels in the organization.

Applicant Pool

The number of applicants for a particular job can also
affect the selection process. The process can be truly
selective only if there are several qualified applicants
for a particular position. The number of people hired for a
particular job compared to the individuals in the applicant
pool is often expressed as a selection ratio.

Type of Organization

The sector of the economy in which individuals are to be
employed private, governmental, or not-forprofit can also
affect the selection process.

Probationary Period

Many firms use a probationary period that permits
evaluating an employee’s ability based on performance. This
may be either a substitute for certain phases of the
selection process or a check on the validity of the process.

Selection Criteria
Mostly the selection of applicant depends upon the
following factors or criterions.
1. EDUCATION
2. COMPETENCIES
3. EXPERIENCE
4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES
5. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Applicant who is best fit should be hired instead of hiring
a person with extra ordinary skills it means right person
for right job should be hired person who is over or under
qualified for the particular job will not be able to adjust
in the organization.

STEPS IN THE SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process typically begins with the preliminary
interview; next, candidates complete the application for
employment. They progress through a series of selection
tests, the employment interview, and reference and
background checks. The successful applicant receives a
company physical examination and is employed if the results
are satisfactory. Several external and internal factors
impact the selection process, and the manager must take
them into account in making selection decisions. Typically
selection process consists of the following steps but it is
not necessary that all organization go through all these
steps as per requirement of the organization some steps can
be skipped while performing the selection process.
1. Initial Screening
2. Application Blank
3. Pre-employment Testing
• General Intelligence Tests
• Aptitude Tests
• Personality and Interest Tests
• Achievement Tests
• Honesty Tests
4. Interview
• Structured Interview
• Unstructured Interview
• Mixed Interview
5. Background Checks
6. Conditional job offer
7. Medical Exam/Drug Tests
8. Final Selection Decision

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