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

doi:10.1111/j.1744-6570.2001.tb00090.x

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

Purdue University
University of California

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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 language	English
Pages (from-to)	149-185
Number of pages	37
Journal	Personnel Psychology
Volume	54
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6570.2001.tb00090.x
Publication status	Published - 2001

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