Employer perceptions of immigrant candidates' suitability: The influence of decision maker and organisational characteristics

Authors

Shamika Almeida, University of WollongongFollow
Mario Fernando, University of WollongongFollow
Shyamali Dharmage, University of MelbourneFollow

RIS ID

96994

Publication Details

Almeida, S., Fernando, M. & Dharmage, S. (2014). Employer perceptions of immigrant candidates' suitability: The influence of decision maker and organisational characteristics. Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference (pp. 76-76). Australia: Australian New Zealand Academy of Management.

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Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference

Abstract

This paper reports on how decision-makers' personal characteristics and organisational characteristics can influence the screening of immigrant professionals during the recruitment process. The sample consisted of 220 engineering professionals working in New South Wales, Australia. The results show White/Anglo decision makers have more suitability concerns of ethnic migrant candidates during the recruitment process. However this was moderated by organisational characteristics of size and clientele. Decision makers in larger organisations and a diverse ethnic client base have less suitability concerns of migrant candidates during the recruitment process.