Question 1

Regardless of the selection methods used, it is essential that the selection procedure be

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A) lengthy and thorough. 
B) quick and efficient. 
C) reliable and valid. 
D) a positive experience for applicants. 
A) lengthy and thorough. 
B) quick and efficient. 
C) reliable and valid. 
D) a positive experience for applicants.

Question 2

Because of the physical differences between the genders, physical ability tests should be carefully validated on the basis of the essential functions of the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Criterion-related validity is the extent to which a selection tool predicts or correlates with important elements of work behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is inappropriate on an application form?

Accepted Answer

A) Indicating whether the applicant has the legal right to work in the U.S. 
B) Making inquiries about the ability of the applicant to perform job functions 
C) High school and college attendance with dates 
D) References' names, addresses, and phone numbers 
A) Indicating whether the applicant has the legal right to work in the U.S. 
B) Making inquiries about the ability of the applicant to perform job functions 
C) High school and college attendance with dates 
D) References' names, addresses, and phone numbers

Question 5

The Americans with Disabilities Act explicitly states that

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A) employers may not test for AIDS or the presence of HIV. 
B) employers can screen out a prospective employee because he or she has an elevated risk of on-the-job injury. 
C) employers may not test applicants for illegal drug use. 
D) physical exams must be directly related to the requirements of the job. 
A) employers may not test for AIDS or the presence of HIV. 
B) employers can screen out a prospective employee because he or she has an elevated risk of on-the-job injury. 
C) employers may not test applicants for illegal drug use. 
D) physical exams must be directly related to the requirements of the job.

Question 6

A review of BluTech's hiring practices indicated that it has a selection ratio of 0.95. At this level of selectivity, it is likely that the managers experience desperation bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Reliability refers to the extent to which two methods yield similar results or are consistent with one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

BluTech is a national firm, with offices in several states. It can effectively streamline its hiring procedures by developing an application form that can be used nationally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to studies, __________ of applicants test positive for drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) one-third 
B) about one-quarter 
C) ten percent 
D) less than five percent 
A) one-third 
B) about one-quarter 
C) ten percent 
D) less than five percent

Question 11

Giving applicants a clerical aptitude test and then tracking their performance six months later is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) predictive validity. 
B) concurrent validity. 
C) content validity. 
D) correlational validity. 
A) predictive validity. 
B) concurrent validity. 
C) content validity. 
D) correlational validity.

Question 12

If a work sample test includes major job functions and predicts job success, it has content validity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Sasha needs to select among three candidates for an open position in her department. She was most impressed by Randall's personality, values, and motivation to do the job well. However, a work sample test demonstrated that Randall does not have the skills necessary to perform the job, and Sasha does not have the luxury of training him on the job. Therefore, Randall is being eliminated from consideration because of __________ 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

Question 14

Legally, medical examinations can be administered to an applicant before he or she has been made a conditional employment offer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

BluTech requires applicants to take a battery of tests. In order to be considered for a position, the applicants must achieve a minimum score on each test. BluTech is using a __________ selection model.

Accepted Answer

A) multiple cutoff 
B) multiple hurdle 
C) compensatory 
D) contingency 
A) multiple cutoff 
B) multiple hurdle 
C) compensatory 
D) contingency

Question 16

In order to fit well with the existing team, the supervisor told the HR manager that to be considered the candidates must exhibit an openness to experience. That means the HR manager should recommend candidates who are

Accepted Answer

A) sociable, active, and excitable. 
B) amiable, generous, cooperative, and flexible. 
C) secure, independent, and autonomous. 
D) insightful, creative, and curious. 
A) sociable, active, and excitable. 
B) amiable, generous, cooperative, and flexible. 
C) secure, independent, and autonomous. 
D) insightful, creative, and curious.

Question 17

In order to determine the validity of its tests, BluTech compares the test scores of job applicants against the performance data of existing employees. BluTech is validating its tests through predictive validity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

"Tell me more about your experiences on your last job" is an example of a nondirective interview question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following types of tests is increasingly being aided by computer simulations?

Accepted Answer

A) Personality tests 
B) Physical ability tests 
C) Cognitive ability tests 
D) Work sample tests 
A) Personality tests 
B) Physical ability tests 
C) Cognitive ability tests 
D) Work sample tests

Question 20

Validity coefficients range from

Accepted Answer

A) 0.00 to 1.00. 
B) 1.00 to 10.00. 
C) -5.00 to +5.00. 
D) -1.00 to +1.00. 
A) 0.00 to 1.00. 
B) 1.00 to 10.00. 
C) -5.00 to +5.00. 
D) -1.00 to +1.00.

Regardless of the selection methods used, it is essential that the selection procedure be

Because of the physical differences between the genders, physical ability tests should be carefully validated on the basis of the essential functions of the job.

Criterion-related validity is the extent to which a selection tool predicts or correlates with important elements of work behavior.

Which of the following is inappropriate on an application form?

The Americans with Disabilities Act explicitly states that

A review of BluTech's hiring practices indicated that it has a selection ratio of 0.95. At this level of selectivity, it is likely that the managers experience desperation bias.

Reliability refers to the extent to which two methods yield similar results or are consistent with one another.

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

BluTech is a national firm, with offices in several states. It can effectively streamline its hiring procedures by developing an application form that can be used nationally.

According to studies, __________ of applicants test positive for drugs.

Giving applicants a clerical aptitude test and then tracking their performance six months later is an example of

If a work sample test includes major job functions and predicts job success, it has content validity.

Legally, medical examinations can be administered to an applicant before he or she has been made a conditional employment offer.

BluTech requires applicants to take a battery of tests. In order to be considered for a position, the applicants must achieve a minimum score on each test. BluTech is using a __________ selection model.

In order to fit well with the existing team, the supervisor told the HR manager that to be considered the candidates must exhibit an openness to experience. That means the HR manager should recommend candidates who are

In order to determine the validity of its tests, BluTech compares the test scores of job applicants against the performance data of existing employees. BluTech is validating its tests through predictive validity.

"Tell me more about your experiences on your last job" is an example of a nondirective interview question.

Which of the following types of tests is increasingly being aided by computer simulations?

Validity coefficients range from

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Exam 6: Employee Selection

Regardless of the selection methods used, it is essential that the selection procedure be

Because of the physical differences between the genders, physical ability tests should be carefully validated on the basis of the essential functions of the job.

Criterion-related validity is the extent to which a selection tool predicts or correlates with important elements of work behavior.

Which of the following is inappropriate on an application form?

The Americans with Disabilities Act explicitly states that

A review of BluTech's hiring practices indicated that it has a selection ratio of 0.95. At this level of selectivity, it is likely that the managers experience desperation bias.

Reliability refers to the extent to which two methods yield similar results or are consistent with one another.

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

BluTech is a national firm, with offices in several states. It can effectively streamline its hiring procedures by developing an application form that can be used nationally.

According to studies, __________ of applicants test positive for drugs.

Giving applicants a clerical aptitude test and then tracking their performance six months later is an example of

If a work sample test includes major job functions and predicts job success, it has content validity.

Legally, medical examinations can be administered to an applicant before he or she has been made a conditional employment offer.

BluTech requires applicants to take a battery of tests. In order to be considered for a position, the applicants must achieve a minimum score on each test. BluTech is using a __________ selection model.

In order to fit well with the existing team, the supervisor told the HR manager that to be considered the candidates must exhibit an openness to experience. That means the HR manager should recommend candidates who are

In order to determine the validity of its tests, BluTech compares the test scores of job applicants against the performance data of existing employees. BluTech is validating its tests through predictive validity.

"Tell me more about your experiences on your last job" is an example of a nondirective interview question.

Which of the following types of tests is increasingly being aided by computer simulations?

Validity coefficients range from

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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