Conceptual Approach to Selection Bias and its Impact on Recruitment Practices

This article explores the conceptual approach to understanding biases in recruitment processes. It focuses on the role of similarity attraction, social identity theory, and the relational demography theory in shaping hiring decisions. It discusses how cognitive limitations often influence decision-m...

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Main Author: Andreea Bunica
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dunarea de Jos University of Galati 2024-12-01
Series:Annals of Dunarea de Jos University. Fascicle I : Economics and Applied Informatics
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Online Access:http://eia.feaa.ugal.ro/images/eia/2024_3/Bunica.pdf
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description This article explores the conceptual approach to understanding biases in recruitment processes. It focuses on the role of similarity attraction, social identity theory, and the relational demography theory in shaping hiring decisions. It discusses how cognitive limitations often influence decision-makers. This may lead to biased choices and consequently perpetuate homogeneity within organizations. Thus, the workforce diversity may be affected. In this spirit, the paper highlights the significance of diversity in recruitment and its impact on organizational success, innovation, and overall productivity. Therefore, this article emphasizes the need to manage biases and enhance fairness in hiring practices. Organizations are being advised to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion by using more impartial and inclusive hiring practices. The study highlights the significance of proactive diversity management in globalized businesses and provides information on how employers may use inclusive recruiting practices to capitalize on the potential of their candidates and staff.
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spelling doaj-art-3b01f5967d684412a80256a4678764932025-01-02T12:18:40ZengDunarea de Jos University of GalatiAnnals of Dunarea de Jos University. Fascicle I : Economics and Applied Informatics1584-04092024-12-01303218225doi.org/10.35219/eai15840409447Conceptual Approach to Selection Bias and its Impact on Recruitment PracticesAndreea Bunica0The National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (SNSPA), Bucharest, RomaniaThis article explores the conceptual approach to understanding biases in recruitment processes. It focuses on the role of similarity attraction, social identity theory, and the relational demography theory in shaping hiring decisions. It discusses how cognitive limitations often influence decision-makers. This may lead to biased choices and consequently perpetuate homogeneity within organizations. Thus, the workforce diversity may be affected. In this spirit, the paper highlights the significance of diversity in recruitment and its impact on organizational success, innovation, and overall productivity. Therefore, this article emphasizes the need to manage biases and enhance fairness in hiring practices. Organizations are being advised to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion by using more impartial and inclusive hiring practices. The study highlights the significance of proactive diversity management in globalized businesses and provides information on how employers may use inclusive recruiting practices to capitalize on the potential of their candidates and staff.http://eia.feaa.ugal.ro/images/eia/2024_3/Bunica.pdfsimilarity attraction biasrecruitment biasbias mitigation strategiesdiversity and inclusionequitable hiring practicesorganizational performance
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Conceptual Approach to Selection Bias and its Impact on Recruitment Practices
Annals of Dunarea de Jos University. Fascicle I : Economics and Applied Informatics
similarity attraction bias
recruitment bias
bias mitigation strategies
diversity and inclusion
equitable hiring practices
organizational performance
title Conceptual Approach to Selection Bias and its Impact on Recruitment Practices
title_full Conceptual Approach to Selection Bias and its Impact on Recruitment Practices
title_fullStr Conceptual Approach to Selection Bias and its Impact on Recruitment Practices
title_full_unstemmed Conceptual Approach to Selection Bias and its Impact on Recruitment Practices
title_short Conceptual Approach to Selection Bias and its Impact on Recruitment Practices
title_sort conceptual approach to selection bias and its impact on recruitment practices
topic similarity attraction bias
recruitment bias
bias mitigation strategies
diversity and inclusion
equitable hiring practices
organizational performance
url http://eia.feaa.ugal.ro/images/eia/2024_3/Bunica.pdf
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