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Module Title	Selection and Assessment
Module Code	HR546
School	DCUBS
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Module Co-ordinator	Prof Finian Buckley	Office Number	Q328
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To give future managers and personnel specialists information needed to choose efficiency tools for selection and assessment; train the future personnel specialist and human resource specialist in the use, development and assessment of tests and other techniques used for selection and recruitment, internal and external.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critique the nature of the selection and assessment environment
2. Evaluate the various techniques of assessing applicants for positions in organisations
3. Explain the nature and processes of job analysis as the fundamental starting point of selection and assessment activities
4. Interpret the implications of validity and reliability issues for the testing context
5. Apply job anaysis techniques and make recommendations on suitable assessment procedures for organisations

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Outline of models, approaches and methodologies
Independent Study	60	Reading, research, collaborative learning, exercises
Directed learning	41	Group assignments and presentations
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

The selection and assessment environment
This section introduces the key themes of the module and begins to explores the controversies of each

Validity and Reliability
This section examines the key issues of reliability and validity of dominant selection methods

Job analysis
This section examines techniques of job analysis, highlighting the challenges inherent in each

The selction interview
This section explores the opportunities for bias that are prevalent within the interview environment

Psychometric testing
This section examines teh validity and reliability of personality and cognitive ability tests and explores the conclusions that can be reached with them

Assessment centres
This section explores how assessment centres try and overcome many of the shortcomings of previous methods

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Blackwell: 2008, The Blackwell handbook of selection and assessment, 1, Blackwell,
Paul Iles: 1999, Managing staff selection and assessment, 1, Open University,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

MPO	MSc in Work & Organisational Psychology
MSOB	MSc in Work & Organisational Behaviour

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