Google Case

This case highlights the human resource management $($HR$)$ practices at Google that are integral to the company's long$-$term success. The case illustrates specific components of Google's HR strategy and also provides insights on some of the challenges Google faces as it continues to grow. Specifically the case explores the company's benefits, pay, hiring, employee development, and employee retention practices. The challenges shared include those related to the need to shift hiring practices as a company grows, maintaining a strong company culture, and internationalization.

Questions:

What do you think of the idea of Google correlating personal traits from the employees' answers on the survey to their performance, and then using that as the basis for screening job candidates? In other words, is it or is it not a good idea? Please explain your answer.