This module will provide you with a range of theoretical and practical knowledge and the opportunity to think critically and evaluate the theory and practice of employee resourcing. You will be able to develop and apply employee resourcing tools and techniques to specific organisational contents in which you might operate.
Indicative topics of study are:
• Overview of the selection process
• The role of legislation
• Job and competency analysis
• Selection tools: Recruitment and application forms; individual differences and psychometrics; selection interviews; work samples, and situational judgement tests
• Fairness and diversity in assessment.
• International selection methods
• Evaluating selection from a candidate's perspective
• Assessment beyond selection: Appraisal, 360 degree appraisals and promotion
Contact hours: 24
Private study: 126
Total: 150
Compulsory to the following course:
• MSc Organisational and Business Psychology
VLE test (15%)
Group Presentation (15%)
Individual Report (3500 words) (70%).
Reassessment methods
100% coursework
The most up to date reading list for each module can be found on the university's reading list pages (https://kent.rl.talis.com/index.html).
• Arnold, J and Randall, R et al (2016). Work Psychology: Understanding Human Behaviour in the Workplace. 6th Edn. London: FT Prentice-Hall
• Chamorro-Premuzic, T., & Furnham, A. (2010). The Psychology of Personnel Selection. Cambridge: Cambridge: University Press.
• Cook, M. (2016). Personnel Selection: Adding Value through People (6th Ed). Chichester: John Wiley & Sons
• Woods, S.A. & West, M.A. (2014). The Psychology of Work and Organizations. 2nd Edn. London: Cengage Learning
• Zibarras, L., and Lewis, R. (2013). Work and Occupational Psychology. London: Sage
You are strongly recommended to read as widely as possible, using a mixture of textbooks and journal articles.
You are advised to read from the following journals:
• International Journal of Selection and Assessment
• Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology
• European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology
• Journal of Applied Psychology
• Employee Relations
• Human Resource Management Journal
• International Journal of Human Resource Management
• People Management
• Personnel Review
Subject specific learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module you will be able to:
1. Critically evaluate the theory and contemporary research in the field of selection and assessment.
2. Develop an understanding and knowledge of the underpinning rationale for best practice selection and assessment processes and their contribution to organisational performance.
3. Plan effective selection and assessment processes and practices.
4. Understand the importance of all appropriate ethical and legal obligations in selection and assessment, particularly equality of opportunity and diversity requirements.
5. Critically evaluate key issues in the effectiveness of selection and assessment processes.
6. Evaluate the use of a range of selection and assessment methods in differing organisational contexts and in international and global contexts.
Generic learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module you will be able to:
1. Set Selection and Assessment in the wider context of general organisational management.
2. Critically assess and evaluate the impact of selection and assessment on candidates, employees, management and the performance of organisations.
3. Link theoretical perspectives to contemporary organisational situations throughout the course of the module.
4. Develop relevant strategies and policies.
5. Plan work, working independently, and in groups.
6. Write coherently and read critically.
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