An Analysis of the Importance of Validity and Reliability as Measurement Standards of Selection Processes

Abstract

This paper shows that Validity and reliability of selection methods not only ensures the right candidate to get the job but also remain responsible to predict the job performance of the newly hired employees. The paper also examines the application and the co efficiency of the selection methods and further explains why sometimes both of these are lost. By discussing various traditional selection methods, this paper argues that a valid and reliable test, structured interview and unbiased interviewers are the most important elements of a successful selection strategy. In addition, it explicates that though other measures like Generalizability, Utility and Legality are sometimes considered to assess the selection outcome yet their importance as measurement standard of selection methods is not as high as reliability and validity. The paper ends with the discussion of the limitations and finally, further research directions are suggested.