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Download or read book Learning a Lesson in Executive Selection written by Robert Hogan and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tested knowledge and proven methods for making good selections are largely ignored when it comes to hiring a CEO. Three problems consistently plague the CEO selection process: CEOs are chosen by boards of directors largely based on board politics; CEOs are typically chosen for technical expertise rather than demonstrated leadership talent; and CEOs are often hired based on their perceived ability to handle a specific task or problem. In addition, research indicates that managers who do fail, do so for one or more of eleven well-defined personality based reasons, all of which are associated with an inability to build a team. Psychological assessment tools, often used for hiring decisions at lower levels, have a place in CEO selection, along with and examination of the candidate's talent for leadership.