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Using a 2×2 experimental design and data from 86 business students, the present study examined the main and interactive effects of the purpose of the request (personnel selection vs. career tracking), and applicant gender (male vs. female) on the perceived fairness of biodata. Results revealed a significant main effect for purpose and a purpose x gender interaction. Implications for the collection of biodata in the personnel selection process are discussed.
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Stone, D.L., Jones, G.E. Perceived fairness of biodata as a function of the purpose of the request for information and gender of the applicant. J Bus Psychol 11, 313–323 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02195896
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