Exam 7: Selection

Interviews are subject to many common errors, which may limit the reliability or validity of the interview. Identify and describe five (5) common interviewing mistakes.

An example of a behavioural question is,

The extent to which a selection tool predicts or significantly correlates with important elements of work behaviour is known as

Sandeep Gill, the manager of a provincial credit union, hired five new tellers based on interviews as the selection tool. Although Sandeep thought he had planned the candidate interviewing process well the three candidates who were rated the highest in the interview, and hired, did not meet basic performance expectations. Which of the following is the primary problem with the selection tool chosen by Sandeep?

What is differential validity?

What is the multiple-hurdle strategy used in the selection process?

Which of the following is true of preliminary applicant screening?

Asking an applicant how he or she would handle a scenario where his or her manager assigned work with competing deadlines would be an example of which interview technique?

Interviewers who don't know precisely what the job entails and what sort of candidate is best suited for the position usually make their decisions based which of the following?

Which interview format involves a series of preset questions asked of all candidates and a series of preset candidate-specific questions?

The interview format that yields comparable answers and in-depth insights is known as

What is the purpose of pre-employment substance abuse testing?

In the selection process which of the following refers to requirements that are highly desirable but not critical for the job?

Carmine was interviewed for a stock broker position. He and other candidates were brought together asked questions such as how they would react if the market started crashing. The interviewers revealed they wanted to see which of the candidates would take charge and answer the questions. What type of interview is this an example of?

Most organizations use the statistical strategy to arrive at a selection decision, even though subjective evaluation is more reliable and valid.

What interview format can seem quite mechanical?

What do behavioural questions describe?

In many instances, a small selection ratio also means a low quality of recruits.

Answering the question, "Does this predictor measure what it's supposed to measure?" is an assessment of

Intelligence, verbal skills, analytical ability, and leadership skills are examples of constructs.