Exam 19: Interview Techniques and Ethics: Understanding the Interview Process

How do closed questions differ from bipolar questions?

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Closed questions restrict the type of information that would be provided as an answer, whereas bipolar questions restrict interviewees to one of only two answer options.

When it has no bearing on job performance and is not a legitimate criterion for ethical decision making, it is unethical to ask questions about certain kinds of information. What are three of the criteria it would be discriminatory to base a hiring decision upon in the United States?

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Answers should include three of the following criteria: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, and marital/family status. Although it is not barred federally at the time of this book's publication, some states also provide protection on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Imagine you find yourself frustrated by your roommate, who has a markedly lower standard of cleanliness than you do. You're frustrated lately that the kitchen and bathroom are disgustingly dirty, and you have decided to sit down for a problem-solving interview with your roommate. Provide an example of a loaded question you would not want to ask during this interview.

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Answers will vary but should be true to the definition of a loaded question-for example, "Have you always lived like a pig?" or "Have you always been messy?"

List five types of information typically included in a résumé.

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Describe a tunnel sequence interview.

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Provide an example of an open question that would be typical in an employment selection interview.

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Provide an example from your experience or a fictitious example of a problem-solving interview.

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What is the difference between an information-gathering interview and a selection interview?

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Question 8

What are two things the authors of your textbook suggest that you should send to an interviewer following the interview? Answer Key

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Interviewers will often ask questions related to the interviewee's personality and character. How would you describe the difference between these two types of information?

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List and briefly describe two of the responsibilities of an interviewer.

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Question 11

What are the three issues that should be addressed in the opening of any interview?

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Exam 19: Interview Techniques and Ethics: Understanding the Interview Process

How do closed questions differ from bipolar questions?

When it has no bearing on job performance and is not a legitimate criterion for ethical decision making, it is unethical to ask questions about certain kinds of information. What are three of the criteria it would be discriminatory to base a hiring decision upon in the United States?

List five types of information typically included in a résumé.

Describe a tunnel sequence interview.

Provide an example of an open question that would be typical in an employment selection interview.

Provide an example from your experience or a fictitious example of a problem-solving interview.

What is the difference between an information-gathering interview and a selection interview?

What are two things the authors of your textbook suggest that you should send to an interviewer following the interview? Answer Key

Interviewers will often ask questions related to the interviewee's personality and character. How would you describe the difference between these two types of information?

List and briefly describe two of the responsibilities of an interviewer.

What are the three issues that should be addressed in the opening of any interview?

A: Communication: Essential Human Behavior

B: Communication: Essential Human Behavior

C: Communication: Essential Human Behavior

D: Communication: Essential Human Behavior

A: Perceiving the Self and Others

B: Perceiving the Self and Others

C: Perceiving the Self and Others

D: Perceiving the Self and Others

A: Communication and Culture

B: Communication and Culture

C: Communication and Culture

D: Communication and Culture

A: Verbal Communication

B: Verbal Communication

C: Verbal Communication

D: Verbal Communication

A: Nonverbal Communication

B: Nonverbal Communication

C: Nonverbal Communication

D: Nonverbal Communication

A: Listening

B: Listening

C: Listening

A: Developing and Maintaining Relationships

B: Developing and Maintaining Relationships

C: Developing and Maintaining Relationships

D: Developing and Maintaining Relationships

A: Managing Conflict in Relationships

B: Managing Conflict in Relationships

C: Managing Conflict in Relationships

D: Managing Conflict in Relationships

A: Communicating in Groups

B: Communicating in Groups

C: Communicating in Groups

D: Communicating in Groups

A: leadership and Decision Making in Groups

B: leadership and Decision Making in Groups

C: leadership and Decision Making in Groups

D: Leadership and Decision Making in Groups

A: Communicating in Organizations

B: Communicating in Organizations

C: Communicating in Organizations

D: Communicating in Organizations

A: Preparing and Researching Presentations

B: Preparing and Researching Presentations

C: Preparing and Researching Presentations

D: Preparing and Researching Presentations

A: Organizing, Outlining, and Writing Presentations

B: Organizing, Outlining, and Writing Presentations

C: Organizing, Outlining, and Writing Presentations

D: Organizing, Outlining, and Writing Presentations

A: Delivering Presentations

B: Delivering Presentations

C: Delivering Presentations

D: Delivering Presentations

A: Informative Speaking

B: Informative Speaking

C: Informative Speaking

D: Informative Speaking

A: Persuasive Speaking

B: Persuasive Speaking

C: Persuasive Speaking

D: Persuasive Speaking

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