Big data analytics and personality tests are being used to predict which candidates are best suited for jobs, known as "XQ". However, metrics like short-term targets and previous work may not reflect the most important factors for an organization's long-term success. Relying too heavily on quantitative data also ignores the uncertainties in performance evaluation.

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3. latest fad in
human resources,
using big data
analytics and
personality test
scores is to predict
who is best for a
given job – so-
called “XQ.”

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5. “ Statistics means never having to
say you are certain.”

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7. • Managers over pressure
• Short term targets
• Working environment depends on
previous work done.
• Managers force his people to work
hard to meet quarterly targets

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10. • Big data needs a hard outcome
metric for performance, but the
most readily available metrics may
not actually be the most important
variables in organizational
flourishing.

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