The document discusses the selection process in human resource management, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right individual for a specific role within an organization. It outlines various factors affecting selection decisions, including legal considerations, organizational type, applicant pool, and individual qualifications. The conclusion highlights that although selecting the right candidate is challenging, applying the discussed factors can mitigate uncertainties.

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SOURCES OF FACTORS
AFFECTING SELECTION
DECISIONS

2. INTRODUCTION
 Selection is a recruitment process of choosing from a
pool of prospective and potential employees, the very
best individual who suit a particular organization
taking into account the organization and kind of work
to be done.
 Selection is act of getting the right person, for the
right job, at the right time and right place.
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3. FACTORS AFFECTING SELECTION
DECISION PROCESS
 Legal consideration:
 Laws of the country
 Non discriminatory laws
 Non disclosure of private
information
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4. TYPE OF ORGANIZATION
 Private/ profit making organization
Detailed selection process
 Government agencies
Academic qualification
 Non profit organization
Dedication
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5. ORGANIZATIONAL HERARCHY
 Long levels/ Tall structure
 Flat/short structure
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6. SPEED OF DECISION MAKING
 Short time for decision will require short decision
process
 Long time for decision usually take long process
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7. POOL OF APPLICANTS
 More applicants – detailed selection process
 Few applicants – short and simple process
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8. FACTORS AFFECTION SELECTION
DECISIONS
 Educational Qualification
 Relevant experience
 Location of prospective worker
 Personal traits
 Salary budget
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9. CONCLUSION
Getting the right person for the right job is not easy
but the application of the factors and parameters as
discuss in this report will help reduce the challenges
and uncertainties
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10. REFERENCE
 Pua A. A (2010) Scope of Human Resource
Management, Asempa Printing Press Ghana pp 200-
240
 Sanjeev Himachali Factors Affecting Selection Process
HR Era Journal # 64 September 2009
 www.coursehero.com/flashcards/selection access on
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