Essays on Faking

Faking is a challenge in the selection process as it may lead to the rejection of the most suited candidates and the selection of the least suitable (Donovan, Dwight and Schneider, 2013). The outcome of faking in the selection process is that applicants with high personality and other scores may perform poorly in their actual jobs. However, the problem of faking in selection measures is not as big as suggested by critics of personality measures in selection processes. According to Hogan, Barrett & Hogan (2007), a well-structured personality test limits the possibility of faking during the selection process. Their study ...

There is a huge discrepancy connecting the traditional literature and the modern literature. The classical literature is marked by a specific format and definitions. Most of the classical literature work often adhere to a specific format incorporating rhythms and meters. In the ancient writing, for instance in the Greek literature, most of the Greek writers spoke about the motivational forces like they were separate entities which were not part of their personal consciousness. Human motivation is often the major raw material in literature, both modern and ancient. The human literature criteria have evolved from being about humans as the ...

With time organizations are realizing the importance of Emotional intelligence and that traditional types of intelligence, such as IQ, fail to fully explain cognitive ability. As a child we are encouraged to work in groups. We are taught that by working this way we can learn quickly and always put our learnings into practice. By working together we learn more quickly and become more emotionally intelligent.

Emotional Intelligence

The term Emotional Intelligence (EI) refers to the ability to first recognize our emotions and then control them. It also refers to understanding the emotions of those around you (Mayer, et.al, 2004). Some people ...

Part oneSection a: History of spam and spam filters

Spam came about from the need to send messages to potential customers in an unsolicited manner. The history of spam dates back to Arpanet – which preceded the internet computer network. Gary Turk sent an email to 400 individuals through this network in 1978. He advertised his brand of computers. However, the effort proved futile, and it was in 1994 when the act was repeated. This time, it was conducted over Usenet by two lawyers – Laurence Canter and Martha Siegel. These lawyers sent an advertisement on immigration law services. To date, sending of spam has grown, and it forms the ...

Interview

This interview was conducted through email. The respondent was Jacky Mills, a deputy public relations officer at California Workers Compensation county offices in Los Angeles. The interviewee was responsive and timely in supplementing answers relating to compensation fraud in California. Here are her responses on the ten interview questions. Question 1: A single claim in California goes for about $65,000. This means that the government loses a lot of money through fraud annually and the fraudsters are not brought to book. Since this is a lot of money what can the government do to prevent fraud? Answer: Despite presence ...

Book Review of Robert Hare’s “Without Conscience”

Robert Hare’s book “ Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of Psychopaths Among Us” is a transformational book that takes the reader deep into the woods where one gets in contact with the psychology of those we consider out order with our usual human emotions. While reading this book, one gets the feeling of being in one with the mind of a psychopath. In addition, the book answers questions of our mind revolving around the mindset of psychopaths as well as the protective measures to take to shield oneself from the attacks of a psychopath. Besides giving a detailed examination of a psychopath, Hare’s ...

He’s Mad, She’s Mad, but by Whose Standards?

A Brief Look at Two Very Different Kinds of Madness in Hamlet In Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet, the main characters, Hamlet and Ophelia, each appear as being mad at different times. But each is a different kind of mad. The kind of madness depends upon which critic is analyzing the play. Some critics give Hamlet a controlled madness, a worldly kind of madness “linked with culture” (Showalter 239) and carefully created to fool the people out to get him. They say that Shakespeare hints that Hamlet is in control of all his faculties, that he is aware of the plotting and ...

The character of Hamlet in William Shakespeare’s play of the same name is one of the more complex and interesting characters in the western canon – in attempting to take revenge on his uncle Claudius for his alleged murder of Hamlet’s father, the young prince feigns insanity in order to get the man’s guard down and keep him off balance until finding the right time to strike. However, the question remains – by the end of the play, just how much is Hamlet pretending to be insane? Is it really an act, or has Hamlet really taken on ...

In the 2010 novel The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, young Rose finds herself feeling the emotions of the people who make her food - with every bite, she can understand the state of mind that the baker or cook experiences while they are making the food. However, this little girl does not see this unique gift to be a blessing; instead, it is a complete and utter curse, where she simply cannot escape the unhappiness of the people who make her food for her. While some could argue that there are positive emotions that she feels throughout her experiences in ...

Abstract

In an effort to find better ways to hire appropriate employees, many businesses today are using personality tests as part of the pre-employment screening process. However, there are many problems involved with using personality tests as part of hiring. Personality tests are risky for both employers and employees and should not be used in the hiring process.

Personality Testing in Employment Pre-Screening:

Employers have long attempted to devise ways to ensure that the most qualified candidates for the job positions they offer are the ones who they hire for those positions. This includes appropriate things such as reviewing resumes, personal interviews, or basic tests ...

Introduction

Prisons comprise of all types of inmates, both social and anti-social inmates. The anti-social inmates develop behavior that lacks respect for other people and may have adverse effects on the society. Anti-social inmates often have an anti-social personality disorder that involves socially irresponsible, guiltless, and exploitative behavior. With this type of behavior, the anti-social inmates tend to manipulate the staff in prisons and their fellow inmates. They develop this behavior due to depression, substance abuse, domestic violence, or psychosocial impairment. The outcome of this behavior is often the anti-social inmates committing suicide or they constantly disturb in prisons. Inmates ...