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Fair and Flexible?! Explanations Can Improve Applicant Reactions Toward Asynchronous Video Interviews
Asynchronous video interviews are used more and more for the preselection of potential job candidates. However, recent research has shown that they are less accepted by applicants than face-to-face interviews. Our study aimed to identify ways to improve perceptions of video interviews by using explanations that emphasize standardization and flexibility. Our results showed that an explanation stressing the higher level of standardization improved fairness perceptions, whereas an explanation stressing the flexibility concerning interview scheduling improved perceptions of usability. Additionally, the improvement of fairness perceptions eventually influenced perceived organizational attractiveness. Furthermore, older participants accepted video interviews less. Practical implications and recommendations for future research are discussed
The dynamical transition in proteins and non-Gaussian behavior of low frequency modes in Self Consistent Normal Mode Analysis
Self Consistent Normal Mode Analysis (SCNMA) is applied to heme c type
cytochrome f to study temperature dependent protein motion. Classical Normal
Mode Analysis (NMA) assumes harmonic behavior and the protein Mean Square
Displacement (MSD) has a linear dependence on temperature. This is only
consistent with low temperature experimental results. To connect the protein
vibrational motions between low temperature and physiological temperature, we
have incorporated a fitted set of anharmonic potentials into SCNMA. In
addition, Quantum Harmonic Oscillator (QHO) theory has been used to calculate
the displacement distribution for individual vibrational modes. We find that
the modes involving soft bonds exhibit significant non-Gaussian dynamics at
physiological temperature, which suggests it may be the cause of the
non-Gaussian behavior of the protein motions probed by Elastic Incoherent
Neutron Scattering (EINS). The combined theory displays a dynamical transition
caused by the softening of few "torsional" modes in the low frequency regime (<
50cm-1or 0.6ps). These modes change from Gaussian to a classical
distribution upon heating. Our theory provides an alternative way to understand
the microscopic origin of the protein dynamical transition.Comment: 17 pages, 6 figures, 1 tabl
The relationship between the ability to identify evaluation criteria and integrity test scores
It has been argued that applicants who have the ability to identify what kind of behavior is evaluated positively in a personnel selection situation can use this information to adapt their behavior accordingly. Although this idea has been tested for assessment centers and structured interviews, it has not been studied with regard to integrity tests (or other personality tests). Therefore, this study tested whether candidates’ ability to identify evaluation criteria (ATIC) correlates with their integrity test scores. Candidates were tested in an application training setting (N = 92). The results supported the idea that ATIC also plays an important role for integrity tests. New directions for future research are suggested based on this finding
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