There will be discussion threads for all Units. There will be a discussion question for each chapter. Students will post an original response to both questions by Wednesday. These responses should be complete, well organized, and approximately 100-300 words in length. Students will also post a minimum of two responses to others’ original postings for each discussion question thread. Superior efforts will be distinguished by the use of outside credible sources (journal articles; reputable business press) to support postings. See discussion rubric on the grading and assignments page for more information. Answer both questions below to earn the 25 points.
Chapter 1 - Issues of “Fit” and “Strategy”
Would it be desirable to hire people only according to the person/organization match, ignoring the person/job match? How well does the person need “fits” with the organization versus how well they fit with the job? Of the relationships between these three elements: the person, the job, and the organization, which pair of relationships is the most critical?
Chapter 2 - Issues of “Fit” and “Fairness”
Why is each of the four situational factors necessary for establishing a claim of disparate treatment? How does the presence or absence of situational factors determine whether a person or group has been subject to disparate impact in the selection process? In your opinion, must all be present for disparate impact to be taking place?