This is a study of how children come to understand the economic world. It is set against the background of a western society that lacks formal training in economics, although it uses and interprets the economy with some skill. The book is international and interdisciplinary in scope.
This is a study of how children come to understand the economic world. It is set against the background of a western society that lacks formal trainin...
Barrie Gunter (University of Leicester, UK), Adrian Furnham, Russell Drakeley
First published in 1993. This book is intended for managers and occupational psychologists involved in the selection and assessment of the workforce. It details the history and development of the use of biographical data for both recruitment and promotion of employees. Grounded in relevant research literature, it offers a comprehensive analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of biodata in different contexts. It also includes examples of applications and recommendations for use, as well as examples of questionnaires. Written by experts, it represents a wide-ranging review of the...
First published in 1993. This book is intended for managers and occupational psychologists involved in the selection and assessment of the workforc...
Over the years, there has been more and more research to test the validity of personnel assessment methods, an area which is far from easy. This book compares traditional practices against new techniques, including social media analytics, wearables, mobile phone logs, and gamification. Researchers and businesses alike know the importance of making good, and avoiding bad, selection decisions, but are unsure of how to proceed effectively. This book maps out the viable options and advises on best practice. The author combines both practical applications and academic, psychological research to...
Over the years, there has been more and more research to test the validity of personnel assessment methods, an area which is far from easy. This book ...
