Personnel Selection and Productivity

Personnel Selection and Productivity covers the latest research on selection methods, starting with an analysis of how workers differ in productivity, and ending with estimates of savings achievable by good selection. All the major selection methods are reviewed and technical issues of validity and criteria are fully covered, as is the role of the law in selection. The author, both an academic and a practising occupational psychologist, has covered all the latest developments in North American selection research and practice, and relates these to the British experience. He presents a completely new perspective on the topic of selection that is much more constructive than previous accounts. The author, both an academic and a practicing occupational psychologist, has covered developments in North American selection research and practice, and relates these to British experience. Finally, the author discusses the latest developments in the field - utility analysis, validity generalization, differential validity and rational estimates. This work should be of interest to occupational psychologists, personnel managers and consultants.