This article aims to explore the nature and functioning of trust in work teams. Trust is defined as a multi‐component variable with distinct but related dimensions. These include propensity to trust, perceived trustworthiness, co‐operative and lack of monitoring behaviours. A model was...

The aim of this article is to identify recent developments in personnel selection and to review existing research with regard to these recent developments. To this end, 26 human resource representatives were asked to list current or future trends in personnel selection. In addition, existing...

Purpose – The majority of organizational newcomers have prior work experience. Organizational socialization tactics are less effective for such “experienced newcomers”, relative to graduate newcomers. Hence experienced newcomers tend to rely on their own actions to become socialized. The...

The Repertory Grid Technique, a psychological method capable of elucidating both the person‐job match and the job‐person match in employee selection, is presented. Potential applications for RGT Methodology in job analysis and decision making are proposed and practical recommendations for...

A series of analyses was performed to evaluate the decision‐making strategies of assessors involved in a final‐stage assessment centre (AC). Thirty‐eight assessors rated applicants (n = 222) for an engineering sponsorship placement. Applicants were evaluated on four dimensions (Interactive...

Describes a three‐phase study to validate and redesign the graduate assessment centres used by ICL. Analyses results by multimethod multitrait correlation matrix and intercorrelating ratings of dimensions both across and within exercises. Factor analyses correlation matrices by the principal...

Developments in personnel recruitment and selection “technology” have been both varied and extensive in the 1980s, and a number of overlapping and simultaneous developments are immediately apparent. Here, “technology” refers to methods, strategies, techniques, theories and practices of...

Discusses cost‐effectiveness of assessment centres (AC) in terms of predictive power, utility and financial benefit. Reports a case study from the Ford Motor Company of an AC where different instruments were used at different stages in a system. Points to implications for HR professionals....