Self-efficacy measure may enhance your recruitment and placement efforts. Issue 3 (14th May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lyons, Paul R.; Bandura, Randall P.
• Is Part Of: Human resource management international digest. Volume 26:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 35
• Page End: 37
• Publication Date: 2018-05-14
• Subjects: Self-efficacy -- Performance -- Recruitment -- Measures -- Reinforcement; Personnel management -- Periodicals; 658.3124
• DOI: 10.1108/HRMID-03-2018-0043
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0967-0734

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: This paper aims to offer the views that the psychological construct, self-efficacy, is significantly related to high or strong performance at work and that a brief, efficient survey allows for managers and HR practitioners to assess individuals per the characteristic. Design/methodology/approach: The authors performed a broad review of literature, mostly empirical research, focused in particular upon the linkage of self-efficacy with work performance. Important conclusions of this review are reported. Also researched were the existing measures (surveys and scales) of self-efficacy that demonstrated validity and reliability. Findings: Hundreds of studies, in combination, have concluded that the construct, self-efficacy, is highly and positively related to individual motivation, self-confidence, proactive behavior, and work performance, among other valued characteristics. There are measures to use to assess individual beliefs regarding self-efficacy that may be used in for recruitment and placement decisions. Originality/value: Clearly expressed is the substance and value of the self-efficacy construct which has been the subject of hundreds of studies. The importance of self-efficacy and its linkage to motivation and performance is expressed. A brief, statistically valid, and reliable instrument is offered in its entirety for use by managers and/or HR practitioners.