Exam 7: Selecting Human Resources

Which of the following is a self-management dimension of emotional intelligence?

_____ is the extent to which a test or measure repeatedly produces the same results over time.

The Employee Polygraph Protection Act prohibits employers, including federal, state, and local government agencies, from using polygraphs for pre-employment screening purposes.

Discuss the advantages and limitations of honesty and integrity tests as selection tests.

What are the guidelines from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that need to be considered when planning the content of application forms?

Describe the relationship among job performance, selection criteria, and predictors in the employee selection process.

Anthony was interviewing an applicant for the position of volunteer guide at an art museum. During the course of the interview, the applicant began to discuss her interest in introducing young children to art. Based on how the conversation progressed, Anthony followed up with several questions about how young children react to art, why she felt early exposure to art was important, and how she would design situations for children to experience art. Anthony was most likely conducting a _____.

Describe situational judgment tests.

The process of choosing individuals with the correct qualifications needed to fill jobs in an organization is called _____.

Patrick, a job applicant, was asked by his interviewer, "In your previous job, how did you handle employees who were poor performers?" Given this information, it can be said that Patrick most likely attended a:

Ability, intelligence, and conscientiousness are _____.

Why is inter-rater reliability important in selection interviews?

The use of E-Verify is mandatory for government contractors and subcontractors, and several states require all public and private employers to use this service.

Effective interviewers avoid listening responses such as nodding, pausing, making casual remarks, echoing, and mirroring.

In her interview for the position of bartender in a luxury bar, Rosario was asked "What would you do if one of the customers began making off-color jokes that other customers in the bar could hear?" Rosario most likely attended a(n) _____.

In the context of inquiries in the selection process, the Americans with Disabilities Act:

Which of the following types of selection interviews is less structured than the others?

How does an unstructured interview differ from a structured interview?

In verifying the identities and credentials of job applicants, employers must use the revised form I-9 for each employee hired and must _____.

What selection tests would be appropriate to use for entry-level professional positions? Which tests would be inappropriate or even illegal?