Perceptual Errors Listed In Table 7-2 Are Affecting Recruiters Perceptions In This Case?
2. QUESTIONS
2.1. Which of the perceptual errors listed in Table 7-2 are affecting recruiters’ perceptions in this case? Discuss
2.1a. Which of the perceptual errors listed in Table 7-2 are affecting recruiters’ perceptions in this case?
According to Werner (2011: 63) “perceptual errors or distortions impact our social judgment. These errors make us act incorrectly, influence whether we like or dislike a person, result in the selection of only the information that confirms what we want to see or hear, and reinforce our often erroneous expectations of others”. The case study illustrates the existence of at least four of the perceptual errors that are found in Table 7-2. These are the halo effect; primacy; recency effect and the contrast effect. Below is a …show more content…
3. What negative stereotypes are fueling recruiters’ perceptions?
Werner (2011: 62- 63), defines stereotyping as a “tendency to attribute certain characteristics to a group and then to assume that every member belonging to that group shares those characteristics”. These stereotypes or generalisations are often related to the concepts of prejudice, discrimination and bias. They can also be based on race, sexual orientation, gender, occupation, nationality or age. The danger with stereotypes is that they often ignore diversity among groups and lead to “inaccurate perceptions of people” (Bergh and Theron, 2009: 104). A few of the negative stereotypes listed below may affect recruiters perceptions (Sinding & Waldstrom, 2014: 132 -133; 635; Werner 2011: 63).
• Anchoring – is a cognitive or decision bias linked to the primacy effect where initial information colours all subsequent information.
• Confirmation bias - the tendency for people to seek and interpret information that verifies existing
2.1. Which of the perceptual errors listed in Table 7-2 are affecting recruiters’ perceptions in this case? Discuss
2.1a. Which of the perceptual errors listed in Table 7-2 are affecting recruiters’ perceptions in this case?
According to Werner (2011: 63) “perceptual errors or distortions impact our social judgment. These errors make us act incorrectly, influence whether we like or dislike a person, result in the selection of only the information that confirms what we want to see or hear, and reinforce our often erroneous expectations of others”. The case study illustrates the existence of at least four of the perceptual errors that are found in Table 7-2. These are the halo effect; primacy; recency effect and the contrast effect. Below is a …show more content…
3. What negative stereotypes are fueling recruiters’ perceptions?
Werner (2011: 62- 63), defines stereotyping as a “tendency to attribute certain characteristics to a group and then to assume that every member belonging to that group shares those characteristics”. These stereotypes or generalisations are often related to the concepts of prejudice, discrimination and bias. They can also be based on race, sexual orientation, gender, occupation, nationality or age. The danger with stereotypes is that they often ignore diversity among groups and lead to “inaccurate perceptions of people” (Bergh and Theron, 2009: 104). A few of the negative stereotypes listed below may affect recruiters perceptions (Sinding & Waldstrom, 2014: 132 -133; 635; Werner 2011: 63).
• Anchoring – is a cognitive or decision bias linked to the primacy effect where initial information colours all subsequent information.
• Confirmation bias - the tendency for people to seek and interpret information that verifies existing