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Foremen Selection in Light of a Theory of Supervision
Author(s) -
HUTTNER LUDWIG,
STENE D. MIRIAM
Publication year - 1958
Publication title -
personnel psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.076
H-Index - 142
eISSN - 1744-6570
pISSN - 0031-5826
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6570.1958.tb00028.x
Subject(s) - supervisor , selection (genetic algorithm) , psychology , production (economics) , rank (graph theory) , orientation (vector space) , battery (electricity) , personnel selection , social psychology , applied psychology , management , computer science , artificial intelligence , economics , microeconomics , power (physics) , physics , geometry , mathematics , combinatorics , quantum mechanics
Summary 1) This article describes how a production‐supervisor selection program was developed for Pillsbury Mills, based on a theory of “people” vs. “thing” orientation. 2) The supervisor selection battery is shown to be valid against a rank‐rate criterion of first line production supervisors at Pillsbury Mills. 3) The study also shows that our hypothesis concerning the theory of effective supervision is sound when validated against management's definition of effective supervision. 4) The selection battery is short, easily administered and scored, and it provides operating management with an effective tool for the selection of new first line supervisors, especially when used in conjunction with a thorough review of an individual's background, education, and previous job performance.