Psychological Aspects on Employee Selection and Recruitment
The employee selection problem has been studied for over 100 years. New methods and processes have been developed continuously during this time. This means that knowledge in the field is changing rapidly, and that new methods and processes are constantly emerging.
The aim of this course is to provide a general overview as well as basic theoretical and practical knowledge in relevant areas of employee selection and recruitment.
Another aim of the course is to provide general training in how to critically examine the processes and methods that are currently used both nationally and internationally for employee selection and recruitment decisions.
The third aim is to be able to respond to a procurement of a recruitment service.
This course has a new syllabus valid from the spring semester 2025.
Psychological Aspects on Employee Selection and Recruitment (PSMTA1)
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Course structure
As a registered student on this course you will find detailed course information and communication in the learning platform Athena. Login with your university account.
This course will be given in the first half of the semester, half-time studies.
Course instructions
Psychological Aspects on Employee Selection and Recruitment, 7,5 credits (192 Kb)
. Spring 2024.Teaching format
Instruction is given in the form of lectures.
Course requirements/Mandatory components:
- Written report
Except for the first lesson, attendance at lectures is optional.
For more detailed information, please refer to the course syllabus.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
- define the concepts of reliability and validity in relation to employee selection and recruitment;
- describe and give examples of the basis for decisions in selection situations and how a work analysis can be carried out;
- summarise how different organisational environments may affect selection processes;
- exemplify how individual differences affect workplace behaviour;
- describe financial advantages and disadvantages of different selection methods;
- define discrimination in selection contexts and describe processes that can prevent discrimination.
Assessment
The course is examined on the basis of a written paper.
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
A complete list of course readings is found in the course syllabus.
The list is subject to change until two months prior to the start of the course. In case the new course syllabus is missing above by then, please check with the course leader before you buy any expensive books etc.
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Course reports
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More information
This course is compulsory for the Master's programme in Personnel, Work, and Organisation, 120 credits, and optional with restricted admission on International two-year master’s program in psychology, 120 credits.
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Contact
Registered students should primarily use Athena for teacher communication.
To contact the Student office or a Student Councellor, see below.
Student office - Master's levelMadeleine ArnwaldStudy Councellor and Student Administrator
Study councellor - Master's level
