Question 1

One of the drawbacks of pre-employment testing is that it creates the potential for _____.

Accepted Answer

A) cross-validation 
B) legal challenges 
C) employer misunderstanding 
D) spurious correlation 
A) cross-validation 
B) legal challenges 
C) employer misunderstanding 
D) spurious correlation

Question 2

The multiple hurdle model is a sequential strategy in which only the applicants with the highest scores at an initial test stage go on to subsequent stages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following interview questions is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A) Why did you leave your last job? 
B) Are you a man or a woman? 
C) How much do you weigh? 
D) How tall are you? 
A) Why did you leave your last job? 
B) Are you a man or a woman? 
C) How much do you weigh? 
D) How tall are you?

Question 4

The use of polygraph tests to screen applicants:

Accepted Answer

A) is a recommended procedure for all potential employees. 
B) should be used only in high-security employment areas. 
C) is prohibited by federal law for most private employers. 
D) is prohibited by executive order for government contractors only. 
A) is a recommended procedure for all potential employees. 
B) should be used only in high-security employment areas. 
C) is prohibited by federal law for most private employers. 
D) is prohibited by executive order for government contractors only.

Question 5

Conscientiousness refers to the degree to which someone is trusting,amiable,cooperative,and flexible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

One of the drawbacks of pre-employment testing is that it creates the potential for _____.

The multiple hurdle model is a sequential strategy in which only the applicants with the highest scores at an initial test stage go on to subsequent stages.

Which of the following interview questions is appropriate?

The use of polygraph tests to screen applicants:

Conscientiousness refers to the degree to which someone is trusting,amiable,cooperative,and flexible.

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

One of the drawbacks of pre-employment testing is that it creates the potential for _____.

The multiple hurdle model is a sequential strategy in which only the applicants with the highest scores at an initial test stage go on to subsequent stages.

Which of the following interview questions is appropriate?

The use of polygraph tests to screen applicants:

Conscientiousness refers to the degree to which someone is trusting,amiable,cooperative,and flexible.

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