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Predicting Terminations for Cause and Failure to Complete Successfully a 90-Day Probationary Period of Employment: Contribution of a Preemployment Screening Inventory
This study examined the relationship between scores on a preemployment screening inventory, terminations for cause, and failure to complete successfully a 90-day probationary period at an East Coast resort hotel (approximately 3,600 employees). Of the 436 seasonal and nonseasonal applicants hired during the study period, 158 were administered the inventory as part of their preemployment processing. Scores were not systematically used in making over-all hiring decisions. Analysis indicated relationships between scores on an inventory designed to assess the likelihood of long-term job commitment, terminations for cause, and failure to complete successfully the 90-day probationary period.
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