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Bias in Selection

In: The Theory and Practice of Systematic Staff Selection

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  • Mike Smith

    (University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology)

  • Ivan T. Robertson

    (University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology)

Abstract

Discrimination is the essence of good selection: an employer tries to discriminate between the applicants who will be good workers and those who will be poor workers. Such discrimination is right and proper: it increases organisational efficiency, it conserves society’s resources and it saves many individuals the stress and strain of struggling to cope with jobs beyond their capabilities. However, this discrimination is justified only when it is based upon the ability to do the job concerned. In practically all circumstances the decision should not be influenced by the sex, colour, creed or politics of the applicant. If these factors are allowed to influence decisions it can mean that less satisfactory candidates are hired with the inevitable organisational, individual and social consequences and it is usually termed ‘bias’.

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  • Mike Smith & Ivan T. Robertson, 1986. "Bias in Selection," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: The Theory and Practice of Systematic Staff Selection, chapter 12, pages 245-263, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-1-349-07132-6_12
    DOI: 10.1007/978-1-349-07132-6_12
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