Levels of standardization

Science-Based Selection – CH 2
1. Define measurement as it is used in staffing. Explain why proper measurements of
the candidate’s characteristics are important?
2. Differentiate between different types of measurement scales and measurement errors
(scales: nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio; random vs. systematic errors).
3. Explain the following concepts as they apply to R&S: construct, correlation, cut-off
scores, validity and its types, reliability, bias (including unconscious bias), and
fairness.
4. Recognize common strategies used to achieve and improve the reliability and validity
of the recruitment and selection processes.
a. What standardization is all about? What are the levels of standardization?
[content, administration & scoring]
5. Recognize the difference between scientific and non-scientific ways of acquiring
information.
6. Explain Principles of Assessment and discuss how they are related to the selection.
[reliability, validity, utility, practicality, discriminability, fairness, etc.]
7. Contrast between science and practice-based selection systems. Provide a rationale
for the advantages of using the scientific approach to Recruitment and Selection.
8. Describe the practical steps needed to develop a fair, objective and legally defensible
selection system.
tory standard is a BFOR)
5. Describe ways to ensure Staffing is done “legally” without putting the organization
under undue exposure