Question

Address one of the following questions in the discussion. Choice one: Describe each of the four methods or approaches given in the Compensatory model used for final selection decisions. Then, in your own words, describe the pros and cons of each. Choice two: Describe the Multiple Hurdles predictor method of selection – What advantage do you see in this method compared to those given in the compensatory methods explained in your text?

Answer 1

I am choosing Option 2, as the choice is given. If you want Choice 1 to be answered as well, kindly post it again

Choice 2 Describe the Multiple Hurdles predictor method of selection – What advantage do you see in this method compared to those given in the compensatory methods explained in your text?

The multiple hurdle approach is a multi-step method of selection. Also, applicant must pass every step (criteria set by the company) in the selection process. If the participant skips any action/step, then it leads to the disqualification of the candidate from the further process. It helps the recruiter as applicants get reduced which makes it cost-effective for selection.

When compared to the compensatory method, this is more advantageous. As it makes the contestant perform well at each level. In the compensatory model, a candidate can qualify in one and fail in other, but the determinant is average of all. So even if a candidate attains a high score on a high weighted job dimension then he can compensate for the lower score of less weightage dimension in the compensatory model.

The hurdle approach also includes a standardized test based on a particular job. This inexpensive test considerably reduces the pool of applicants, thus making it cost-effective. Here the cut-off score is established which leads to a reduction in candidates

Overall hurdle approach is profitable for the employer as it takes less time, effort, and is cost-effective.

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