A dive into the selection practices of large scale organizations in Lebanon -

Abstract

There are various selection methods available today for selecting employees into organizations, with differences in their ability to predict job performance. Selecting the right candidate for the right job is essential for the effective functioning and productivity of an organization. With existing technology, research, and advancement in selection methods, choosing the right candidate has become easier in practice. Nonetheless, there is a significant gap between the research and studies conducted about selection practices and the actual implementation and application of the findings and results. Semi-structured interviews, are along the most commonly used methods of selection, yet, their use in practice is not necessarily in line with scientific knowledge about the design and implementation of these tools. Accordingly, the main aim of this research study is to increase the understanding of current selection practices and strategies used by HR professionals in large-scale local, regional, and multinational organizations in Lebanon. Particularly, we aim to better understand how HR practitioners develop and utilize interviews in practice. Using a self-administrated survey, one hundred HR practitioners from different business sectors in leading and prominent large scale organizations Lebanon shared their experiences of developing and conducting the selection process and how well the process is used to help select the right candidates for the job. The results showed that the selection process is being fairly implemented with the use of up to date selection methods. Nonetheless, there is still a gap in implementing a well-rounded and effective process based on reliable and coherent research and valid selection tools and methods. This study will provide chances for HR practitioners in Lebanon to think of better ways to enhance and develop the use of the selection process in their organizations in order to select more qualified talents and further achieve their organization’s goals and objectives. Moreover, it w