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The impact of personnel selection on people and organizations is crucial. So too are the means used to evaluate performance subsequently. The Psychology of Personnel Selection Assessment offers a concise, practical guide for managers to the methods, issues, and latest research findings on personnel selection and performance measurement. Starting withan overview of the classic psychological variables among individuals, matched against different job-related competencies, the book goes on to discuss quality standards in selection; interview techniques; job analysis. Psychological research and theory on human judgement and attribution are used to give an overview of decision-making processes. The insights brought to bear from occupational psychology on current organizational practices in selection and assessment have important implications for today's managers. The book will be valuable for trainers and consultants in personnel and human resource managment, as well as managers and students of manageme

Dominic Cooper is Director of Applied Behavioural Sciences Ltd. Hull.