Exam 7: Selecting Human Resources

The interior decorators, designers, and architects of WorldKraft Design work together in self-managing the company's work groups. This structure is key to the organization's culture, and it is crucial that new hires be compatible with the work group to which they are assigned. In this case, it would be best to use _____ to hire potential employees.

Voltra Inc. is planning to fill a number of openings for entry-level professionals. The selection process is quite extensive and includes several levels of individual interviews, panel interviews, psychological tests, and general ability tests. Much of the interview time is spent on understanding the applicants' philosophy of life and work. Given this information, which of the following statements is most likely true of Voltra?

The selection process for hiring the assistant to the mayor of a large city includes giving the finalists three hypothetical crisis scenarios. One deals with a terrorist threat at a sporting event, another deals with a plane crash at the airport, and the third deals with a major earthquake. Each candidate must describe his or her approach to handling the crisis, which will be recorded and evaluated by a panel. This best exemplifies a(n) _____.

Which of the following statements is true of concurrent validity?

In the context of medical examinations and inquiries in the selection process, which of the following is true of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

In a biographical interview, applicants are required to give specific examples of how they have handled a problem in the past.

A(n) _____ is a mechanical device that measures a person's galvanic skin response, heart rate, and breathing rate.

In the "Big Five" personality framework, Bob tested as creative, curious, and original. This implies that he is extroverted.

In a nondirective interview, comparing and ranking candidates is less open to subjective judgments.

A(n) _____ is a selection process composed of a series of evaluative tests during which candidates are evaluated by multiple raters.

Mario, a recent college graduate, applied for a job with a firm that provides security to high-profile individuals. During the selection process, he was given a test for visual memory. Tests such as these are best classified as:

As opposed to unstructured interviews, structured interviews:

Mary, an HR Recruiter for Aurora Borealis Lighting Inc., decides to hire an individual who has the ability to learn on the job. The company estimates that it will be two years before the new hire will be fully productive. Consequently, it is looking to hire a person who will be with the company for at least four years. Mary suggests that the company hire only those applicants who have been with their previous employers for at least two years and have not changed jobs too frequently. Mary's suggestion best exemplifies a(n) _____.

Which of the following occurs when an interviewer allows a positive characteristic about a job applicant to overshadow other evidence?

"Interviews are the most widely used but the least valid selection method." Discuss this statement. What are some of the uses and problems associated with employment interviews?

Discuss the importance of realistic job previews in the selection process.

Which of the following should be included in the job details section of an employment offer letter?

Kent and Julie are recruiters for Sunspree Inc. When both of them interview the same applicant, they often find that they have different opinions about the applicant's potential as a future high performer in the organization. Given this information, it can be said that Kent and Julie have _____.

Realistic job previews can enhance applicant trust in a potential employer.

List four best practices when assessing long-term unemployed applicants.