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Examining Applicant Reactions to Different Media Types in Character‐based Simulations for Employee Selection
Author(s) -
BrukLee Valentina,
Lanz Julie,
Drew Erica N.,
Coughlin Chris,
Levine Pamela,
Tuzinski Kathy,
Wrenn Kimberly
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
international journal of selection and assessment
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.812
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1468-2389
pISSN - 0965-075X
DOI - 10.1111/ijsa.12132
Subject(s) - perception , psychology , action (physics) , variety (cybernetics) , character (mathematics) , animation , selection (genetic algorithm) , computer science , artificial intelligence , physics , computer graphics (images) , quantum mechanics , neuroscience , geometry , mathematics
While the influence of technology and medium of assessment administration on applicant reactions has been a topic for recent discussion, scant research has considered reactions to various forms of media types in employee character‐based simulations. In a series of two studies, we focused on the influence of various media types on a variety of applicant reaction criteria. In Study 1, we explored (1) differences in procedural justice perceptions and company impressions between a text and 3D animated simulation, (2) spillover mechanisms by which applicant reactions influences company perceptions, and (3) the influence of media richness on perceptions of other assessments types within a battery. In a second study, we focused on applicant reactions to and rankings of three media types (i.e., 2D animation, 3D animation, and live‐action video) in a character‐based simulation. Our results indicated support for a mediated effect of procedural justice rules on company perceptions. Across studies, favorable reaction ratings and rankings for 3D animation and live‐action video were found.