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A meta‐analysis of change in applicants' perceptions of fairness

Year: 2020

Type: article

Study designs: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis

Abstract: Using an event‐triggered multi‐stage framework, this random‐effects meta‐analysis examined the changes in applicants' perceptions of fairness between consecutive stages and throughout the entire personnel selection process. We integrated findings of studies with at least two measurement points, resulting in 45 effect sizes (overall N = 3,038). Trajectories of perceptions of fairness decreased nonlinearly across the process, with a steeper decrease for people who held high levels of initial fairness expectations. Unjust treatment produced a decrease in perceptions of fairness from pretest to posttest and an increase from posttest to postdecision. Furthermore, the length of the time interval moderated the changes in fairness perceptions between the posttest and postdecision stage. Practical implications and an agenda for future research are discussed.

Source: International Journal of Selection and Assessment

DOI: 10.1111/ijsa.12305

Authors: Udo Konradt, Martina Oldeweme, Sabrina Krys, Kai‐Philip Otte

Institution: Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel

Language: English

Topic: Employer Branding and e-HRM

Subfield: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,500