Question

Roberto applied to the post of a software engineer at Tech Infosystems. He was asked to correct a software problem as a screening test and then interviewed by a panel that comprised of a hiring manger, the HR manager, and a software engineer from the firm. Which of the following statements, if true about the recruitment process, would result in Roberto concluding that the procedural fairness was high?
A) He was not given the job despite the fact that he corrected the software problem and was satisfied with the way the interview went.B) He could not correct the software problem in the screening test and was not selected for the position.C) He was not selected for the post after successfully passing the screening test and was bullied during the interview.D) He did not get the job, but another candidate who had had a similar interview experience did.

Answer 1

Answer:

B) He could not correct the software problem in the screening test and was not selected for the position.

Explanation:

Procedural fairness in a job selection process refers not to the outcome of the process, instead it refers to the procedures used by the people conducting the process. In order for Roberto to belief that the procedural process was fair, he must belief that the outcome of the process was fair.

Since we assume that Roberto is a rational person, if he wasn't able to perform the required tasks or tests given to him, he should agree that he wasn't fit for the job. Or maybe he was fit but got too nervous and just messed up.