Ryan, Ann MarieReeder, Matthew C.Golubovich, JuliyaGrand, JamesInceoglu, IlkeBartram, DaveDerous, EvaNikolaou, IoannisYao, Xiang2017-08-152017-07Ryan, A.M., Reeder, M.C., Golubovich, J., Grand, J., Inceoglu, I., Bartram, D., Derous, E., Nikolaou, I. & Yao, X. 2017, 'Culture and testing practices : is the world flat?', Applied Psychology, vol. 66, no. 3, pp. 434-467.0269-994X (print)1464-0597 (online)10.1111/apps.12095http://hdl.handle.net/2263/61642There has been much speculation regarding the influence of cultural norms on the acceptance and use of personnel selection testing. This study examined the cross-level direct effects of four societal cultural variables (performance orientation, future orientation, uncertainty avoidance, and tightness–looseness) on selection practices of organisations in 23 countries. A total of 1,153 HR professionals responded to a survey regarding testing practices in hiring contexts. Overall, little evidence of a connection between cultural practices and selection practices emerged. Implications of these findings for personnel selection and cross-cultural research as well as directions for future work in this area are described.en© 2017 International Association of Applied Psychology. This is the pre-peer reviewed version of the following article : 'Culture and testing practices : is the world flat?', Applied Psychology, vol. 66, no. 3, pp. 434-467, 2017, doi : 10.1111/apps.12095. The definite version is available at : http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1464-0597.SelfGlobeFairnessManagementAssumptionsNational cultureApplicant reactionsSelection practicesPersonnel selection testingPerformance orientationFuture orientationUncertainty avoidanceTightness–loosenessPostprint Article