Selection practices in the public universities ( source: HRM: Theory and Pratice by Akkas and Zaman)

  

In the case of public universities, teachers at the entry level are selected mainly on the basis of academic qualifications (CGPA), very little consideration is given to candidates’ communicative skill. Recruiters are making errors that are called halo effect. The halo effect is an error that occurs when too much emphasis is placed on one point or factor, ignoring other relevant factors.  Few teachers  could not deliver good lectures in the classroom due to lack of communicative skill, and knowledge of current affairs although they are having very sound academic records. It is well known that academic results in a few cases are also manipulated.  It is reported that in spite of poor performance in the viva board, one gets final selection only because of good academic records. It is suggested to consider both academic result and oral communication while finalizing a candidate as a teacher. Lesiker and Flatley (2010) concluded that an employee must have communication skill to get ahead. Most people do not communicate well.  Studies show that there is a high correlation between commutation skill and career success. One of the Ex-Vice Chancellors of a public university alleged that few brilliant candidates are not given the chance to join at the entry level due to the excessive political syndrome (Mannan, 2014).