Quiz On HR Topics-Last Question On Hot Stove Rule By Lavanya

OH!! Thanks a lot...Winner again !
My question is:
What is an In-basket exercise? And, what are its essential components (in brief)?
Another optional part to it (if anyone wants to answer...sort of subjective and hence its optionality part...)
What is your perception about effectiveness of this method ?
seema

Hi Seema,

I got some info on the topic. Hope it will be useful.

An in-basket exercise assesses a candidate's ability to perform a manager’s job from an administrative perspective.

In the exercise, the candidate is confronted with issues and problems that have accumulated in the manager’s “in-basket” after returning to work from an extended absence.

A sample of in-basket items might include memos, correspondence, e-mails, directives, requests, reports, forms, messages, minutes, hand-written notes, etc., from management, supervisors, staff members, inmates, and other stakeholders.

The candidate's task is to review the in-basket items and then take action on these varied issues and problems using action forms to record notes, comments, and responses.

These actions are then assessed and rated based on job related competencies through a formal question and answer session by a group of trained raters. Standardized criteria and predefined rating scales are used to assess the candidate.

The in-basket exercise is designed to test the candidate’s adaptive thinking, problem analysis, judgment, administrative abilities, planning, organizing, delegating, and integrative skills while under pressure dealing with memos, e-mails, requests, messages, handwritten notes, etc.

Regards,

Lavanya. :lol:

Hi Seema,
Congrats once again on being a winner. You elaborate your answers and information very well. Thanks for that.
Lavanya too gave a very good answer..
Here is my answer to your question...
An "in-basket exercise" is simply one or more simulated exercises conducted for the purpose of evaluating candidates to determine their potential for success in a given work environment.
My perceptiuon to this method is that this process proved to be much more productive than conventional testing (approximately 90% effective) in making appropriate selections.
Because of its high success ratio, it continued to gain acceptance and is now used throughout the public and private sector.
Regards,
Sandeep

Dear Seema
Greetings!
Method of acquainting new or promoted employees with the complexities of their jobs by presenting them with a range of problems they might find in their 'in basket' when they take up the job.
Effectiveness:
Predict Performance
Rgds,
John N

Hi all,

Great rate of response...

Was it such an easy question?? I wonder... :wacko:

Lavanya has given quite a good answer and is the winner of the question. The other two are no less- with a broader meaning of the concept and its application.

Key words are : Management exercise; situation specific; skill practice; problem solving; and decision making.

Participants may derive following benefits--

1. Skill in Problem Solving and Decision Making (next question is what is the difference b/w the two... :) joking)

2. They learn that there is no one single "best" way to handle (manage) a problem.

3. Participants learn the importance of interrelatedness of tasks; Prioritizing; appropirate (logical) actions in a short time period.

4. Participants learn effective time management.

5. Importance of utilizing staff in working on day to day problems.

6. New managers benefit by encountering problem which they are certainly going to face in the job.

[color=cyan]So, post the next question (again ??!!!) LAVANYA....[/color]

Thanks

seema

Hi Seema,
Thanks. :D AGAIN. :wink:
My question is:
1. What are behavioural interviews? What do the interviewers analyze in such interviews?
2. what are Realistic Job Previews?
Hope its not too subjective. :roll:
Regards
Lavanya :icon1:

Dear Lavanya

Greetings!

Behavioural Interview:

This is a technique by which the interviewer will put in front you a job scenario (where they are looking for certain skills ' be it multi tasking, flexibility, diplomacy, patience, marketing tactics, and so on) and ask you how would you have handled that in exact steps; alternatively he/she would ask you to give them an example of a time when you had to do say, aggressive marketing, and how did you do in that case.

or

The behavioral interview technique is used by employers to evaluate a candidate's experiences and behaviors in order to determine their potential for success. The interviewer identifies desired skills and behaviors, then structures open-ended questions and statements to elicit detailed responses. A rating system is developed and selected criteria are evaluated during the interview

Key behaviour:

Adaptability

Analysis

Attention to Detail

Communication-Oral Communication-Written Contro

Delegation

Development of Subordinates

Flexibility

Independence

Initiative

Innovation

Integrity

Judgment

Leadership/Influence

Listening

Motivation

Planning and Organizing

Presentation Skills

Teamwork

Technical/Professional Knowledge

Training

Work Standards

2. Realistic Job Previews(RJP)

A Realistic Job Preview (RJP) is more than a recruitment ad…it is an integral part of a “Best-in-Class” selection process. An RJP provides a powerful method for educating candidates about the job and determining their fit with job requirements. Realistic Job Previews have changed in form, content and delivery, but the goals are the same: increase the level of fit between the job and the new hire to maximize performance and reduce turnover by encouraging strong candidates and discouraging inappropriate candidates.

Rgds,

John N

Behavioral interviewing
Make Predictions about Employee Future Success based on Past Behaviour
Based on Specific Skills Demonstration with Examples
How You handle a particular situation,project,event & what was the Outcome
Examples
Describe the most creative work-related project you have completed.
Example of problem you faced on the job, & how you solved it.
STAR Technique- One of the Best Tool...
Situation
Task
Action
Result of any given instance..
Realistic Job Previews
Help prospective employees get balanced picture of positive & negative aspects of work they will be doing
Helps in understanding Organisational Climate
Reduce turnover, hiring & training costs
RJP Types
Structured Observations
Meetings with current workers, consumers and/or parents
Pre-application screening
Videotapes
Booklets or brochures
Web-based multimedia
Group RJP
Internships or volunteer programs

Hi Guys,
In fact, yesterday I thought of closing this thread for no response. Later in the afternoon it has picked its own status and gained good interest among the people. It has reached above 6000 views, where people are reading this and gaining the knowledge. At the same time I appreciate if they participate in answering the question, it will be great.
Kindly contribute and update your knowledge.
I request the winners to post the question related to the current trends also, and some case studies.
Peer, Good answer
Preet

Hi all,
I totally agree with Preet...its fun and exciting apart form the knowledge (implicit as well as explicit) that we are gaining by interacting through such platform.
Congrats to Preet for initiating and others for pariticipation and Citehr for giving an unnoticeable, yet efficient backdrop to this play.
Lets keep it up and not lose interest ....!!! :D
seema