Discussion

I’m studying for my Management class and don’t understand how to answer this. Can you help me study?

Read the case, “Job Analysis and Hiring Decisions at Ovania Chemical,” which you can find on e-reserves. You can access e-reserves on the course menu (located on the left of your screen).

Answer the questions listed below. Your response should be at least one paragraph (4-5 sentences) for each question.

1. In the case, the committee uses a “compensatory” approach to combining candidate test scores. Given their job analysis process, do you think that the “compensatory” approach is the appropriate approach for combining predictors? If so, explain why. If not, explain what you think they should do differently. **NOTE: Do not discuss diversity or validity issues in response to this question. Focus ONLY on the appropriateness of their method for combining predictors with respect to the job analysis process.
2. Using the information provided on page 736 of the case (the table and the text below the table), calculate whether or not the selection process has disparate impact based on race and sex. In your response, show your calculations and clearly state whether or not there is disparate impact based on race and sex. REWATCH Video Lecture 2 in Module 4 for examples of how to make these calculations!