Question 1

Which of the following should NOT be asked on an application form?

Accepted Answer

A) Application date 
B) References 
C) National origin 
D) Ability to do the job 
A) Application date 
B) References 
C) National origin 
D) Ability to do the job

Question 2

Applicants at BluTech take a test that predicts how dependable and organized they are and the extent to which they will persevere in tasks. The goal of this test is to discover the applicants' level of

Accepted Answer

A) conscientiousness. 
B) extroversion. 
C) agreeableness. 
D) neuroticism. 
A) conscientiousness. 
B) extroversion. 
C) agreeableness. 
D) neuroticism.

Question 3

A coach who recruits a basketball player who has superb shooting skills but lacks ball-handling and defensive skills is employing a __________ selection decision model.

Accepted Answer

A) multiple hurdle 
B) compensatory 
C) multiple cut-off 
D) clinical 
A) multiple hurdle 
B) compensatory 
C) multiple cut-off 
D) clinical

Question 4

Sally had to take a multiple-part test as part of her application process for a position at BluTech. While her scores were exceptional in three areas, she did not achieve a passing score in two of the sections, and was therefore not considered for the position. This indicates that BluTech uses a multiple cutoff selection model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

BluTech performed statistical analyses to assess the validity of the tests it used to screen job candidates. One of those tests returned a validity coefficient of -1.00. This indicates

Accepted Answer

A) a complete lack of relationship. 
B) an error in the statistical methodology. 
C) a perfect negative relationship. 
D) a perfect positive relationship. 
A) a complete lack of relationship. 
B) an error in the statistical methodology. 
C) a perfect negative relationship. 
D) a perfect positive relationship.

Question 6

To protect themselves from hiring potentially bad employees, organizations are encouraged to ask job applicants about past arrests on biographical information blanks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Openness to experience refers to the degree to which someone is insightful, creative, artistic, and curious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Uniform CPA Examination used to license certified public accountants is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) work sample test. 
B) job knowledge test. 
C) physical ability test. 
D) interest inventory. 
A) work sample test. 
B) job knowledge test. 
C) physical ability test. 
D) interest inventory.

Question 9

The interview remains a mainstay of selection because of all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) it absolves the organization of legal liability. 
B) it is practical. 
C) it serves public relations purposes. 
D) interviewers maintain confidence in their judgments. 
A) it absolves the organization of legal liability. 
B) it is practical. 
C) it serves public relations purposes. 
D) interviewers maintain confidence in their judgments.

Question 10

Personality tests can inadvertently discriminate against individuals who would otherwise perform effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The process in which a test or battery of tests is administered to a different sample (drawn from the same population) for the purpose of verifying the results obtained from the original validation study is called

Accepted Answer

A) redundancy validation. 
B) repeat validation. 
C) cross-validation. 
D) inferential validation. 
A) redundancy validation. 
B) repeat validation. 
C) cross-validation. 
D) inferential validation.

Question 12

Constructs, or traits, include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) intelligence. 
B) mechanical comprehension. 
C) physical ability. 
D) anxiety. 
A) intelligence. 
B) mechanical comprehension. 
C) physical ability. 
D) anxiety.

Question 13

The type of interview that allows the applicant maximum amount of freedom in determining the course of the discussion is the

Accepted Answer

A) nondirective interview. 
B) depth interview. 
C) situational interview. 
D) structured interview. 
A) nondirective interview. 
B) depth interview. 
C) situational interview. 
D) structured interview.

Question 14

Between the two approaches to selection decisions, the _____ approach is considered superior to the _____ approach.

Accepted Answer

A) clinical; qualitative 
B) quantitative; statistical 
C) statistical; clinical 
D) subjective; clinical 
A) clinical; qualitative 
B) quantitative; statistical 
C) statistical; clinical 
D) subjective; clinical

Question 15

BluTech asks applicants to resolve an error in a piece of code similar to the type of issues they would have to deal with in the job for which they are applying. Because this knowledge and skill is necessary to perform the job, the test is said to have

Accepted Answer

A) criterion-related validity. 
B) content validity. 
C) construct validity. 
D) concurrent validity. 
A) criterion-related validity. 
B) content validity. 
C) construct validity. 
D) concurrent validity.

Question 16

BluTech uses nondirective interviews to gain information about job applicants. The firm has been sued by job applicants who were weeded out during the interview process. BluTech may want to start using structured interviews, which are less likely to be attacked in court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 did not do well at RayZo. He had several lateral transfers within the company before ultimately being let go. 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 18

Identify a benefit of panel interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) Cost-efficiency 
B) Unilateral decision making 
C) Longer decision-making period 
D) Higher reliability because of multiple inputs 
A) Cost-efficiency 
B) Unilateral decision making 
C) Longer decision-making period 
D) Higher reliability because of multiple inputs

Question 19

HR staffs should consider all of the following factors during hiring decisions EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Should the individuals be hired according to their highest potential or according to the needs of the organization? 
B) What effect will the applicants' family situation have on job performance? 
C) To what extent should those applicants who are not qualified but are trainable be considered? 
D) Should overqualified individuals be considered? 
A) Should the individuals be hired according to their highest potential or according to the needs of the organization? 
B) What effect will the applicants' family situation have on job performance? 
C) To what extent should those applicants who are not qualified but are trainable be considered? 
D) Should overqualified individuals be considered?

Question 20

Which of the following is an inappropriate interview question?

Accepted Answer

A) Where did you go to school? 
B) What is your salary history? 
C) Where were you born? 
D) Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? 
A) Where did you go to school? 
B) What is your salary history? 
C) Where were you born? 
D) Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

Which of the following should NOT be asked on an application form?

Applicants at BluTech take a test that predicts how dependable and organized they are and the extent to which they will persevere in tasks. The goal of this test is to discover the applicants' level of

A coach who recruits a basketball player who has superb shooting skills but lacks ball-handling and defensive skills is employing a __________ selection decision model.

BluTech performed statistical analyses to assess the validity of the tests it used to screen job candidates. One of those tests returned a validity coefficient of -1.00. This indicates

To protect themselves from hiring potentially bad employees, organizations are encouraged to ask job applicants about past arrests on biographical information blanks.

Openness to experience refers to the degree to which someone is insightful, creative, artistic, and curious.

The Uniform CPA Examination used to license certified public accountants is an example of a(n)

The interview remains a mainstay of selection because of all of the following EXCEPT

Personality tests can inadvertently discriminate against individuals who would otherwise perform effectively.

The process in which a test or battery of tests is administered to a different sample (drawn from the same population) for the purpose of verifying the results obtained from the original validation study is called

Constructs, or traits, include all of the following EXCEPT

The type of interview that allows the applicant maximum amount of freedom in determining the course of the discussion is the

Between the two approaches to selection decisions, the _ approach is considered superior to the _ approach.

BluTech asks applicants to resolve an error in a piece of code similar to the type of issues they would have to deal with in the job for which they are applying. Because this knowledge and skill is necessary to perform the job, the test is said to have

BluTech uses nondirective interviews to gain information about job applicants. The firm has been sued by job applicants who were weeded out during the interview process. BluTech may want to start using structured interviews, which are less likely to be attacked in court.

Identify a benefit of panel interviews.

HR staffs should consider all of the following factors during hiring decisions EXCEPT

Which of the following is an inappropriate interview question?

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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Exam 6: Employee Selection

Which of the following should NOT be asked on an application form?

Applicants at BluTech take a test that predicts how dependable and organized they are and the extent to which they will persevere in tasks. The goal of this test is to discover the applicants' level of

A coach who recruits a basketball player who has superb shooting skills but lacks ball-handling and defensive skills is employing a __________ selection decision model.

BluTech performed statistical analyses to assess the validity of the tests it used to screen job candidates. One of those tests returned a validity coefficient of -1.00. This indicates

To protect themselves from hiring potentially bad employees, organizations are encouraged to ask job applicants about past arrests on biographical information blanks.

Openness to experience refers to the degree to which someone is insightful, creative, artistic, and curious.

The Uniform CPA Examination used to license certified public accountants is an example of a(n)

The interview remains a mainstay of selection because of all of the following EXCEPT

Personality tests can inadvertently discriminate against individuals who would otherwise perform effectively.

The process in which a test or battery of tests is administered to a different sample (drawn from the same population) for the purpose of verifying the results obtained from the original validation study is called

Constructs, or traits, include all of the following EXCEPT

The type of interview that allows the applicant maximum amount of freedom in determining the course of the discussion is the

Between the two approaches to selection decisions, the _____ approach is considered superior to the _____ approach.

BluTech asks applicants to resolve an error in a piece of code similar to the type of issues they would have to deal with in the job for which they are applying. Because this knowledge and skill is necessary to perform the job, the test is said to have

BluTech uses nondirective interviews to gain information about job applicants. The firm has been sued by job applicants who were weeded out during the interview process. BluTech may want to start using structured interviews, which are less likely to be attacked in court.

Identify a benefit of panel interviews.

HR staffs should consider all of the following factors during hiring decisions EXCEPT

Which of the following is an inappropriate interview question?

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

Filters

Between the two approaches to selection decisions, the _ approach is considered superior to the _ approach.