Question 1

Application forms should be developed carefully and revised as often as necessary,because:

Accepted Answer

A)  scoring variables need to be adjusted 
B)  the EEOC has found that many questions asked are not job-related 
C)  most forms are too long 
D)  the application must have validity in order for all other employment tests to be valid 
A)  scoring variables need to be adjusted 
B)  the EEOC has found that many questions asked are not job-related 
C)  most forms are too long 
D)  the application must have validity in order for all other employment tests to be valid B

Question 2

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  True

Question 3

A selection model in which an applicant moves on to the next stage in the process on the condition that she or he satisfies a score criteria on previous parts of the process is referred to as a ____ model.

Accepted Answer

A)  Multiple cutoff 
B)  Multiple hurdle 
C)  Compensatory 
D)  Contingency 
A)  Multiple cutoff 
B)  Multiple hurdle 
C)  Compensatory 
D)  Contingency B

Question 4

Which of the following is an inappropriate interview question?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have you ever worked under a different name? 
B)  If hired,can you prove your age? 
C)  What is your race? 
D)  What is your address? 
A)  Have you ever worked under a different name? 
B)  If hired,can you prove your age? 
C)  What is your race? 
D)  What is your address?

Question 5

According to CareerBuilder,far fewer people lie on application forms relative to their resumes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The personality trait of Extroversion 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 7

The Americans with Disabilities Act severely limits the types of medical inquiries and examinations that employers may use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Organizations should try to avoid using telephone reference checks because they are less reliable than written references.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is inappropriate on an application form?

Accepted Answer

A)  asking the applicant to provide high school,college,and post-college attendance 
B)  asking the applicant to disclose any prior arrests 
C)  asking the applicant to provide names,addresses,and phone numbers of references 
D)  asking the applicant to provide all work experience 
A)  asking the applicant to provide high school,college,and post-college attendance 
B)  asking the applicant to disclose any prior arrests 
C)  asking the applicant to provide names,addresses,and phone numbers of references 
D)  asking the applicant to provide all work experience

Question 10

The benefits of panel interviews include:

Accepted Answer

A)  longer decision time 
B)  less agreement on ratings 
C)  the same benefits as a structured interview 
D)  higher reliability because of multiple inputs 
A)  longer decision time 
B)  less agreement on ratings 
C)  the same benefits as a structured interview 
D)  higher reliability because of multiple inputs

Question 11

The selection decision should focus on:

Accepted Answer

A)  the strategic objectives of the organization. 
B)  the personality match of the applicant and the supervisor. 
C)  the motivation of the applicant. 
D)  both "can-do" and "will-do" factors of the applicant. 
A)  the strategic objectives of the organization. 
B)  the personality match of the applicant and the supervisor. 
C)  the motivation of the applicant. 
D)  both "can-do" and "will-do" factors of the applicant.

Question 12

Concurrent validity involves testing applicants and obtaining criterion data after they have been on the job for some indefinite period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What qualities in interviewers should organizations look for?

Accepted Answer

Humility,ability to think objectively,ma

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A pre-employment test is an objective and standardized measure of:

Accepted Answer

A)  a sample of employee behavior. 
B)  applicant goals and desires. 
C)  organizational job requirements. 
D)  comparisons between job applicants. 
A)  a sample of employee behavior. 
B)  applicant goals and desires. 
C)  organizational job requirements. 
D)  comparisons between job applicants.

Question 16

In the _____ to decision making,those making the selection decision review all the data on the applicants.

Accepted Answer

A)  statistical approach 
B)  clinical approach 
C)  subjective iterative approach 
D)  demonstrated approach 
A)  statistical approach 
B)  clinical approach 
C)  subjective iterative approach 
D)  demonstrated approach

Question 17

Which of the following types of tests are 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 18

The "O" in KSAO stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  optimal 
B)  outside 
C)  other factors 
D)  obligation 
A)  optimal 
B)  outside 
C)  other factors 
D)  obligation

Question 19

Which of the following interview questions is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  What is the origin of your name? 
B)  What color are your eyes? 
C)  Have you ever worked under a different name? 
D)  Are you a U.S.citizen? 
A)  What is the origin of your name? 
B)  What color are your eyes? 
C)  Have you ever worked under a different name? 
D)  Are you a U.S.citizen?

Question 20

The number of steps in the selection process and their sequence will vary,not only with the organization,but also with the type and level of jobs to be filled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Application forms should be developed carefully and revised as often as necessary,because:

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.

A selection model in which an applicant moves on to the next stage in the process on the condition that she or he satisfies a score criteria on previous parts of the process is referred to as a ____ model.

Which of the following is an inappropriate interview question?

According to CareerBuilder,far fewer people lie on application forms relative to their resumes.

The personality trait of Extroversion refers to:

The Americans with Disabilities Act severely limits the types of medical inquiries and examinations that employers may use.

Organizations should try to avoid using telephone reference checks because they are less reliable than written references.

Which of the following is inappropriate on an application form?

The benefits of panel interviews include:

The selection decision should focus on:

Concurrent validity involves testing applicants and obtaining criterion data after they have been on the job for some indefinite period.

What qualities in interviewers should organizations look for?

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

A pre-employment test is an objective and standardized measure of:

In the _____ to decision making,those making the selection decision review all the data on the applicants.

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

The "O" in KSAO stands for:

Which of the following interview questions is appropriate?

The number of steps in the selection process and their sequence will vary,not only with the organization,but also with the type and level of jobs to be filled.

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

Application forms should be developed carefully and revised as often as necessary,because:

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.

A selection model in which an applicant moves on to the next stage in the process on the condition that she or he satisfies a score criteria on previous parts of the process is referred to as a ____ model.

Which of the following is an inappropriate interview question?

According to CareerBuilder,far fewer people lie on application forms relative to their resumes.

The personality trait of Extroversion refers to:

The Americans with Disabilities Act severely limits the types of medical inquiries and examinations that employers may use.

Organizations should try to avoid using telephone reference checks because they are less reliable than written references.

Which of the following is inappropriate on an application form?

The benefits of panel interviews include:

The selection decision should focus on:

Concurrent validity involves testing applicants and obtaining criterion data after they have been on the job for some indefinite period.

What qualities in interviewers should organizations look for?

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

A pre-employment test is an objective and standardized measure of:

In the _____ to decision making,those making the selection decision review all the data on the applicants.

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

The "O" in KSAO stands for:

Which of the following interview questions is appropriate?

The number of steps in the selection process and their sequence will vary,not only with the organization,but also with the type and level of jobs to be filled.

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