In-basket technique

Meaning & Definition

The in-basket technique is a selection technique applied in HR assessment of the candidate’s or employee’s ability to manage his or her tasks and responsibilities at work. The participant is offered emails, reports, messages, or business cases that need to be sorted out in accordance with priority.

Importance of In-Basket Technique 

• Tests practical problem-solving skills.
• Useful to identify leadership and management talents.
• Tests prioritising tasks and managing time skills.
• Recreates the actual workplace environment for accurate evaluation.
• Supports in recruitment and promotion decisions.

Legal Compliance Guide

There is no statutory requirement associated directly with this concept.

But the organizations need to have fair and unbiased assessments done when employing this technique.