Nairduwel, Inoalot, and Imslo (NII) is a
law firm specializing in business law. Among other areas, it deals in equal
employment opportunity law, business litigation, and workplace torts. The firm
has more than 50 partners and approximately 120 employees. It does business in
three states and has law offices in two major metropolitan areas. The firm has
no federal contracts. NII plans to expand into two additional states, opening
offices in two major metropolitan areas. One of the primary challenges
accompanying this ambitious expansion plan is how to staff the new offices.
Accordingly, the firm wishes to hire an HR director to oversee employee
recruitment, se lection, training, performance appraisal, and compensation
activities accompanying the business expansion, as well as supervise the HR
activities in the existing NII offices.
The
newly created job description for the HR director is listed in the accompanying
exhibit. The firm wishes to design and then use a se lection system for
assessing applicants that will achieve two objectives: (1) create a valid and
useful system that will do a good job of matching applicant KSAOs to job
requirements, and (2) be in compliance with all relevant federal and state
employment laws. The firm is considering numerous selection techniques for possible
use.
For each method listed below, decide
whether you would or would not use it in the
selection process and state why.
1. A job knowledge test specifically
designed for HR professionals that focuses on applicant’s general knowledge
of HR management.
2. A
medical examination and drug test at the beginning of the se lection pro cess
in order to determine whether applicants are able to cope with the high level
of stress and frequent travel requirements of the job and are drug free.
3. A paper and pencil integrity test
4. A
structured behavioral interview that would be specially designed for use in
filling only
this job
5. A general cognitive ability test
6. Personal Characteristics Inventory
7. A set of interview questions that the
firm typically uses for filling any position:
a. Tell me about a problem you solved on a
previous job.
b. Do you have any physical impairments
that would make it difficult for you to travel on
business?
c. Have you ever been tested for AIDS?
d.
Are you currently unemployed, and if so, why?
e. This position requires fresh ideas and
energy. Do you think you have those qualities?
f.
What is your definition of success?
g. What kind of sports do you like?
h.
How well do you work under pressure? Give me some examples
