Question 1

Three main categories of appraisal techniques exist, namely:

Accepted Answer

A) Individual evaluation, comparative evaluation, and multi-rater comparative evaluation 
B) Comparative evaluation, ranking, and paired comparison 
C) Individual evaluation, assessment centres, and essays 
D) Graphic rating scales, essays, and ranking 
A) Individual evaluation, comparative evaluation, and multi-rater comparative evaluation 
B) Comparative evaluation, ranking, and paired comparison 
C) Individual evaluation, assessment centres, and essays 
D) Graphic rating scales, essays, and ranking

Question 2

Which of the following statements about the job interview is not true?

Accepted Answer

A) Negative information is given an unduly high weighting 
B) Interviewers make perceptual judgements that are often inaccurate 
C) Interviewers are poor at reaching agreement when rating interviewees 
D) Interviewers have little faith and confidence in their judgement in interview selection 
A) Negative information is given an unduly high weighting 
B) Interviewers make perceptual judgements that are often inaccurate 
C) Interviewers are poor at reaching agreement when rating interviewees 
D) Interviewers have little faith and confidence in their judgement in interview selection

Question 3

A test that can be used to forecast what a person can attain with training is called:

Accepted Answer

A) An achievement test 
B) An aptitude test 
C) An intelligence test 
D) A personality test 
A) An achievement test 
B) An aptitude test 
C) An intelligence test 
D) A personality test

Question 4

In personnel selection, recruitment and selection techniques should be preceded by:

Accepted Answer

A) Creating a shortlist of candidates 
B) Human resource management 
C) Job analysis 
D) None of these 
A) Creating a shortlist of candidates 
B) Human resource management 
C) Job analysis 
D) None of these

Question 5

When a selection method gives the appearance of measuring whatever is intended to be measured, this is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) Face validity 
B) Content validity 
C) Predictive validity 
D) Construct validity 
A) Face validity 
B) Content validity 
C) Predictive validity 
D) Construct validity

Question 6

Tests in which the applicant is required to perform a task or set of tasks that are considered to have direct relevance to the job in question are called:

Accepted Answer

A) Psychometric tests 
B) Assessment tests 
C) Work sample tests 
D) Games 
A) Psychometric tests 
B) Assessment tests 
C) Work sample tests 
D) Games

Three main categories of appraisal techniques exist, namely:

Which of the following statements about the job interview is not true?

A test that can be used to forecast what a person can attain with training is called:

In personnel selection, recruitment and selection techniques should be preceded by:

When a selection method gives the appearance of measuring whatever is intended to be measured, this is referred to as:

Tests in which the applicant is required to perform a task or set of tasks that are considered to have direct relevance to the job in question are called:

Historical Influences and Research Methodology

Personality and Intelligence

Motivation, Job Design, and Extrinsic Rewards

Perception and Communication

Learning, Memory, and Training

Individual Decision Making and Creativity

Attitudes, Values, Job Satisfaction, and Commitment

Groups

Team Building

Leadership and Management Style

Power, Politics, and Conflict

Organizational Structure and Design

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Development

Health and Work: Stress

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Exam 3: Psychological Testing, Selection, and Appraisal

Three main categories of appraisal techniques exist, namely:

Which of the following statements about the job interview is not true?

A test that can be used to forecast what a person can attain with training is called:

In personnel selection, recruitment and selection techniques should be preceded by:

When a selection method gives the appearance of measuring whatever is intended to be measured, this is referred to as:

Tests in which the applicant is required to perform a task or set of tasks that are considered to have direct relevance to the job in question are called:

Historical Influences and Research Methodology

Personality and Intelligence

Motivation, Job Design, and Extrinsic Rewards

Perception and Communication

Learning, Memory, and Training

Individual Decision Making and Creativity

Attitudes, Values, Job Satisfaction, and Commitment

Groups

Team Building

Leadership and Management Style

Power, Politics, and Conflict

Organizational Structure and Design

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Development

Health and Work: Stress

Filters