Question 1

"Tell me about the last time you had a project come in over budget" is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A) behavioral description interview question. 
B) panel interview question. 
C) computer interview question. 
D) closed response interview question. 
A) behavioral description interview question. 
B) panel interview question. 
C) computer interview question. 
D) closed response interview question. A

Question 2

State courts have ruled that companies can be held liable for __________ if they fail to do adequate background checks.

Accepted Answer

A) over recruiting 
B) staff inflation 
C) deceptive interviewing 
D) negligent hiring 
A) over recruiting 
B) staff inflation 
C) deceptive interviewing 
D) negligent hiring D

Question 3

The purposes served by application forms include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) eliminating the need for interviews. 
B) determining if the applicant meets the minimum requirements. 
C) providing the basis for interview questions. 
D) offering sources for reference checks. 
A) eliminating the need for interviews. 
B) determining if the applicant meets the minimum requirements. 
C) providing the basis for interview questions. 
D) offering sources for reference checks. A

Question 4

Steve applied for a position at BluTech. The interviewers predicted that he would not succeed in the position and rejected him. Steve was then hired in a similar position at RayZo, BluTech's main competitor. Steve was very successful at RayZo, playing a key role in the development of a product that took market share away from BluTech. From BluTech's position, the selection decision regarding Steve was a

Accepted Answer

A) hit; Steve would have succeeded on the job. 
B) hit; Steve would have failed on the job. 
C) miss; Steve would have succeeded on the job. 
D) miss; Steve would have failed on the job. 
A) hit; Steve would have succeeded on the job. 
B) hit; Steve would have failed on the job. 
C) miss; Steve would have succeeded on the job. 
D) miss; Steve would have failed on the job.

Question 5

During the selection procedure, an applicant may be rejected

Accepted Answer

A) after the preliminary interview. 
B) after completing the application blank. 
C) after selection test results are received. 
D) at any step in the procedure. 
A) after the preliminary interview. 
B) after completing the application blank. 
C) after selection test results are received. 
D) at any step in the procedure.

Question 6

Interviews as a method of selection are popular for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) interviews are the most valid method of selection. 
B) interviews are practical for dealing with a small number of applicants. 
C) interviews function as a public relations tool. 
D) interviewers have faith in their ability to make selection judgments. 
A) interviews are the most valid method of selection. 
B) interviews are practical for dealing with a small number of applicants. 
C) interviews function as a public relations tool. 
D) interviewers have faith in their ability to make selection judgments.

Question 7

The Americans with Disabilities Act severely limits the types of medical inquiries and examinations that employers may use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

On application forms, questions about arrests are not permissible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A review of BluTech's selection procedures revealed that these procedures have yielded comparable data over a period of time. According to this review, the procedures used by BluTech would be considered valid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Honesty tests have been shown to validly predict all of the following employee outcomes EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) job satisfaction. 
B) theft. 
C) absenteeism. 
D) job performance. 
A) job satisfaction. 
B) theft. 
C) absenteeism. 
D) job performance.

Question 11

A particular candidate demonstrated a lack of knowledge and skills in a particular area. However, the hiring manager was impressed by the candidate's motivation and interests, and was leaning towards hiring this person anyway. In this situation, the manager was more influenced by "can-do" factors than by "will-do" factors in making a hiring decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

__________ interviews are attractive because of their convenience and low cost and they make it easier to interview people in different geographic areas.

Accepted Answer

A) Video 
B) Behavioral description 
C) Panel 
D) Structured 
A) Video 
B) Behavioral description 
C) Panel 
D) Structured

Question 13

In order to fit well with the existing team, a hiring manager needs to find a candidate who is agreeable. That means the manager is looking for someone who is

Accepted Answer

A) sociable, active, and excitable. 
B) amiable, generous, cooperative, and flexible. 
C) secure, independent, and autonomous. 
D) dependable and organized. 
A) sociable, active, and excitable. 
B) amiable, generous, cooperative, and flexible. 
C) secure, independent, and autonomous. 
D) dependable and organized.

Question 14

The closer the content of the selection instrument is to actual work samples or behaviors, the greater its content validity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A behavioral description interview focuses on hypothetical situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The selection ratio is the ratio of the number of applicants to be selected to the total number of applicants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The extent to which a sales representative's performance on the pre-employment test correlates with the rep's actual sales figures once hired is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) criterion-related validity. 
B) clinical approach. 
C) construct validity. 
D) cross-validation. 
A) criterion-related validity. 
B) clinical approach. 
C) construct validity. 
D) cross-validation.

Question 18

Typically, establishing validity is a matter of comparing selection test scores

Accepted Answer

A) to weighted scores on the candidates' application. 
B) to supervisors' performance ratings. 
C) to previous scores done in a similar occupation. 
D) before and after hiring. 
A) to weighted scores on the candidates' application. 
B) to supervisors' performance ratings. 
C) to previous scores done in a similar occupation. 
D) before and after hiring.

Question 19

Federal courts have significantly expanded the areas of questioning permitted during an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Rob needs to select among three candidates for an open position in his department. Selection tests have determined that all three have the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the job. In choosing among these candidates, Rob is evaluating their personalities, values, and, most important, their motivation to do well. At this stage in the selection process, Rob is making a decision based upon __________ factors.

Accepted Answer

A) will-do 
B) can-do 
C) might-do 
D) should-do 
A) will-do 
B) can-do 
C) might-do 
D) should-do

"Tell me about the last time you had a project come in over budget" is an example of a

State courts have ruled that companies can be held liable for __________ if they fail to do adequate background checks.

The purposes served by application forms include all of the following EXCEPT

During the selection procedure, an applicant may be rejected

Interviews as a method of selection are popular for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

The Americans with Disabilities Act severely limits the types of medical inquiries and examinations that employers may use.

On application forms, questions about arrests are not permissible.

A review of BluTech's selection procedures revealed that these procedures have yielded comparable data over a period of time. According to this review, the procedures used by BluTech would be considered valid.

Honesty tests have been shown to validly predict all of the following employee outcomes EXCEPT

__________ interviews are attractive because of their convenience and low cost and they make it easier to interview people in different geographic areas.

In order to fit well with the existing team, a hiring manager needs to find a candidate who is agreeable. That means the manager is looking for someone who is

The closer the content of the selection instrument is to actual work samples or behaviors, the greater its content validity.

A behavioral description interview focuses on hypothetical situations.

The selection ratio is the ratio of the number of applicants to be selected to the total number of applicants.

The extent to which a sales representative's performance on the pre-employment test correlates with the rep's actual sales figures once hired is an example of

Typically, establishing validity is a matter of comparing selection test scores

Federal courts have significantly expanded the areas of questioning permitted during an interview.

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Exam 6: Employee Selection

"Tell me about the last time you had a project come in over budget" is an example of a

State courts have ruled that companies can be held liable for __________ if they fail to do adequate background checks.

The purposes served by application forms include all of the following EXCEPT

During the selection procedure, an applicant may be rejected

Interviews as a method of selection are popular for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

The Americans with Disabilities Act severely limits the types of medical inquiries and examinations that employers may use.

On application forms, questions about arrests are not permissible.

A review of BluTech's selection procedures revealed that these procedures have yielded comparable data over a period of time. According to this review, the procedures used by BluTech would be considered valid.

Honesty tests have been shown to validly predict all of the following employee outcomes EXCEPT

__________ interviews are attractive because of their convenience and low cost and they make it easier to interview people in different geographic areas.

In order to fit well with the existing team, a hiring manager needs to find a candidate who is agreeable. That means the manager is looking for someone who is

The closer the content of the selection instrument is to actual work samples or behaviors, the greater its content validity.

A behavioral description interview focuses on hypothetical situations.

The selection ratio is the ratio of the number of applicants to be selected to the total number of applicants.

The extent to which a sales representative's performance on the pre-employment test correlates with the rep's actual sales figures once hired is an example of

Typically, establishing validity is a matter of comparing selection test scores

Federal courts have significantly expanded the areas of questioning permitted during an interview.

The Rewards and Challenges of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employees Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Implementing HR Strategy: High-Performance Work Systems

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