The controversy over score banding in personnel selection: Answers to 10 key questions

Michael A. Campion, James L. Outtz, Sheldon Zedeck, Frank L. Schmidt, Jerard F. Kehoe, Kevin R. Murphy, Robert M. Guion

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Abstract

A particular form of test score banding, in which bands are based on the reliability of the test and in which selection within bands takes into account criteria that are likely to enhance workforce diversity, has been proposed as an alternative to the traditional top-down (rank-order) hiring systems, but it has been hotly debated among both scientists and practitioners. In a question-and-answer format, this article presents three different viewpoints (proponents, critics, and neutral observers) on the scientific, legal, and practical issues. The article also attempts to seek some consensus among experts on this controversial procedure.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)149-185
Number of pages37
JournalPersonnel Psychology
Volume54
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2001

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