Question 1

A validity coefficient of 0.00 indicates a complete absence of relationship between the predictor and criterion data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

It is much easier to measure what individuals can do than what they will do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Question 4

A ratio of 0.10,for example,means that _____ percent of the applicants will be selected.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.1 
B) 1 
C) 10 
D) 90 
A) 0.1 
B) 1 
C) 10 
D) 90

Question 5

Behavioral description interviews are based on hypothetical situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Personality tests:

Accepted Answer

A) easily demonstrate job-relatedness. 
B) can inadvertently discriminate against individuals who would otherwise perform effectively. 
C) measure intelligence. 
D) measure an applicant's preference for certain activities over others. 
A) easily demonstrate job-relatedness. 
B) can inadvertently discriminate against individuals who would otherwise perform effectively. 
C) measure intelligence. 
D) measure an applicant's preference for certain activities over others.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to the "Big Five" factors,_____ means the degree to which someone is talkative,sociable,active,aggressive,and excitable.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Personality tests measure such things as agreeableness,extroversion,and openness to experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Structured interviews are less likely than nondirective interviews to be attacked in court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Data obtained from nondirective interviews are difficult to validate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

While the overall selection process is the responsibility of the HR department,line managers often make the final decision about hiring personnel into their unit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Define the concepts of reliability and validity.

Accepted Answer

Reliability describes the degree to whic

Question 14

It is inappropriate for an interviewer to ask men if they are married or have children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If an organization's selection procedures yield comparable data over a period of time,the procedures are valid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The personality trait of agreeableness refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) the degree to which someone is sociable, active, and excitable. 
B) the degree to which someone is amiable, generous, cooperative, and flexible. 
C) the degree to which someone is secure, independent, and autonomous. 
D) the degree to which someone is dependable and organized. 
A) the degree to which someone is sociable, active, and excitable. 
B) the degree to which someone is amiable, generous, cooperative, and flexible. 
C) the degree to which someone is secure, independent, and autonomous. 
D) the degree to which someone is dependable and organized.

Question 17

_____ require the applicant to perform tasks that are actually a part of the work required on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) EEOC tests 
B) Work sample tests 
C) Job knowledge tests 
D) Biographical data tests 
A) EEOC tests 
B) Work sample tests 
C) Job knowledge tests 
D) Biographical data tests

Question 18

The results of a validation study are usually reported in the form of a:

Accepted Answer

A) correlation coefficient. 
B) validity indicator. 
C) scale from 1 to 10. 
D) standard deviation. 
A) correlation coefficient. 
B) validity indicator. 
C) scale from 1 to 10. 
D) standard deviation.

Question 19

On application forms,questions about arrests are not permissible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A validity coefficient of 0.00 indicates a complete absence of relationship between the predictor and criterion data.

It is much easier to measure what individuals can do than what they will do.

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

A ratio of 0.10,for example,means that _____ percent of the applicants will be selected.

Behavioral description interviews are based on hypothetical situations.

Personality tests:

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

According to the "Big Five" factors,_____ means the degree to which someone is talkative,sociable,active,aggressive,and excitable.

Personality tests measure such things as agreeableness,extroversion,and openness to experience.

Structured interviews are less likely than nondirective interviews to be attacked in court.

Data obtained from nondirective interviews are difficult to validate.

While the overall selection process is the responsibility of the HR department,line managers often make the final decision about hiring personnel into their unit.

Define the concepts of reliability and validity.

It is inappropriate for an interviewer to ask men if they are married or have children.

If an organization's selection procedures yield comparable data over a period of time,the procedures are valid.

The personality trait of agreeableness refers to:

_____ require the applicant to perform tasks that are actually a part of the work required on the job.

The results of a validation study are usually reported in the form of a:

On application forms,questions about arrests are not permissible.

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

The Challenge 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 and the Employee Appraisal Process

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High-Performance Work Systems

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Exam 6: Employee Selection

A validity coefficient of 0.00 indicates a complete absence of relationship between the predictor and criterion data.

It is much easier to measure what individuals can do than what they will do.

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

A ratio of 0.10,for example,means that _____ percent of the applicants will be selected.

Behavioral description interviews are based on hypothetical situations.

Personality tests:

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

According to the "Big Five" factors,_____ means the degree to which someone is talkative,sociable,active,aggressive,and excitable.

Personality tests measure such things as agreeableness,extroversion,and openness to experience.

Structured interviews are less likely than nondirective interviews to be attacked in court.

Data obtained from nondirective interviews are difficult to validate.

While the overall selection process is the responsibility of the HR department,line managers often make the final decision about hiring personnel into their unit.

Define the concepts of reliability and validity.

It is inappropriate for an interviewer to ask men if they are married or have children.

If an organization's selection procedures yield comparable data over a period of time,the procedures are valid.

The personality trait of agreeableness refers to:

_____ require the applicant to perform tasks that are actually a part of the work required on the job.

The results of a validation study are usually reported in the form of a:

On application forms,questions about arrests are not permissible.

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

The Challenge 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 and the Employee Appraisal Process

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High-Performance Work Systems

Filters