Twenty Ways to Assess Personnel: Different Techniques and their Respective Advantages

This book compares traditional personnel assessment methods to new techniques such as social media analytics, wearables, mobile phone logs, and gamification, providing advice on best practices for making good selection decisions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2021
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Over the years, there has been an increasing amount of research conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of personnel assessment methods, a complex and challenging domain. This book provides a comprehensive comparison between traditional practices and innovative techniques, such as social media analytics, wearables, mobile phone logs, and gamification. Researchers and businesses alike recognize the significance of making informed and accurate selection decisions, yet they remain uncertain about the most effective approaches to achieve this goal. This book serves as a valuable guide, outlining viable options and offering practical advice on best practices. The author skillfully combines practical applications with academic and psychological research to elucidate the workings, theoretical foundations, and supporting evidence of each method. By delving into these aspects, the book empowers readers to make informed decisions about personnel assessment and recruitment strategies.

Weight: 804g
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108948722