Question 1

Collectivist cultures that dominate the Arab world are characterized by informal systems for performance evaluation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following has proven to be a particularly good predictor for jobs that require cognitive complexity?

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral assessment 
B)  intelligence tests 
C)  aptitude tests 
D)  integrity evaluations 
E)  work sampling 
A)  behavioral assessment 
B)  intelligence tests 
C)  aptitude tests 
D)  integrity evaluations 
E)  work sampling B

Question 3

Training employees on how to be better listeners falls under which of the following training categories?

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural skills 
B)  interpersonal skills 
C)  problem-solving skills 
D)  technical skills 
E)  ethical skills 
A)  cultural skills 
B)  interpersonal skills 
C)  problem-solving skills 
D)  technical skills 
E)  ethical skills B

Question 4

There is no evidence to support the idea that training evaluators can help them to be more accurate raters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Compare and contrast the two types of selection interviews.

Accepted Answer

The unstructured interview-short in dura

Question 6

Examples of on-the-job training include all of the following except .

Accepted Answer

A)  apprenticeship 
B)  job rotation 
C)  formal mentoring programs 
D)  simulation centers 
E)  understudy assignments 
A)  apprenticeship 
B)  job rotation 
C)  formal mentoring programs 
D)  simulation centers 
E)  understudy assignments

Question 7

Why are performance-simulation tests helpful in the employee selection process?

Accepted Answer

What better way is there to find out if

Question 8

Critical incidents as a method of performance evaluation focus on problem behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Most training takes place in the form of formal, live classroom lectures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Problem-solving skills cannot be taught.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Omar has received authorization to add an assistant manager to his department. This person will be working closely with Omar and must have excellent interpersonal as well as technical skills. Omar wants to make certain that he maximizes the chance of choosing the correct individual and is trying to decide on the most appropriate selection device.
-The best means of evaluating the management skills of the applicants would be achieved through _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  written basic literacy tests 
B)  written personality tests 
C)  verifying the applicants' job histories 
D)  work sampling 
E)  use of an assessment center 
A)  written basic literacy tests 
B)  written personality tests 
C)  verifying the applicants' job histories 
D)  work sampling 
E)  use of an assessment center

Question 12

A structured interview is short and made up of random questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Omar has received authorization to add an assistant manager to his department. This person will be working closely with Omar and must have excellent interpersonal as well as technical skills. Omar wants to make certain that he maximizes the chance of choosing the correct individual and is trying to decide on the most appropriate selection device.
-Omar has decided to create a work sampling and let applicants demonstrate their abilities. He
Should use this to evaluate candidates'_______skills.

Accepted Answer

A)  interpersonal 
B)  reactive 
C)  technical 
D)  associative 
E)  ethical 
A)  interpersonal 
B)  reactive 
C)  technical 
D)  associative 
E)  ethical

Question 14

The objective of effective selection is to match individual characteristics with the requirements of a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The logic of using _______is that it should be the best way for an employer to find out if a potential employee can do a job.

Accepted Answer

A)  a written test 
B)  an IQ test 
C)  a performance simulation test 
D)  an interview process 
E)  background checks 
A)  a written test 
B)  an IQ test 
C)  a performance simulation test 
D)  an interview process 
E)  background checks

Question 16

Due process systems provide individuals with adequate notice of what is expected of them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The results of which of the following tend to have a disproportionate amount of influence on employee selection decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  written tests 
B)  personality tests 
C)  interviews 
D)  work sampling methods 
E)  performance simulation tests 
A)  written tests 
B)  personality tests 
C)  interviews 
D)  work sampling methods 
E)  performance simulation tests

Question 18

The approach to evaluation that uses feedback from those who have daily contact with an employee (everyone from mailroom personnel to customers to bosses to peers) is termed _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  BARS 
B)  MBWA 
C)  multiperson comparisons 
D)  critical incidents 
E)  360-degree evaluation 
A)  BARS 
B)  MBWA 
C)  multiperson comparisons 
D)  critical incidents 
E)  360-degree evaluation

Question 19

Which of the following is not a typical written test used in organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  interest 
B)  work sample 
C)  personality 
D)  intelligence 
E)  integrity 
A)  interest 
B)  work sample 
C)  personality 
D)  intelligence 
E)  integrity

Question 20

Describe the role of assessment centers in the employee selection process.

Accepted Answer

A more elaborate set of performance simu

Collectivist cultures that dominate the Arab world are characterized by informal systems for performance evaluation.

Which of the following has proven to be a particularly good predictor for jobs that require cognitive complexity?

Training employees on how to be better listeners falls under which of the following training categories?

There is no evidence to support the idea that training evaluators can help them to be more accurate raters.

Compare and contrast the two types of selection interviews.

Examples of on-the-job training include all of the following except .

Why are performance-simulation tests helpful in the employee selection process?

Critical incidents as a method of performance evaluation focus on problem behaviors.

Most training takes place in the form of formal, live classroom lectures.

Problem-solving skills cannot be taught.

A structured interview is short and made up of random questions.

The objective of effective selection is to match individual characteristics with the requirements of a job.

The logic of using _______is that it should be the best way for an employer to find out if a potential employee can do a job.

Due process systems provide individuals with adequate notice of what is expected of them.

The results of which of the following tend to have a disproportionate amount of influence on employee selection decisions?

The approach to evaluation that uses feedback from those who have daily contact with an employee (everyone from mailroom personnel to customers to bosses to peers) is termed _______.

Which of the following is not a typical written test used in organizations?

Describe the role of assessment centers in the employee selection process.

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Exam 14: Human Resource Policies and Practices in the Arab World

Collectivist cultures that dominate the Arab world are characterized by informal systems for performance evaluation.

Which of the following has proven to be a particularly good predictor for jobs that require cognitive complexity?

Training employees on how to be better listeners falls under which of the following training categories?

There is no evidence to support the idea that training evaluators can help them to be more accurate raters.

Compare and contrast the two types of selection interviews.

Examples of on-the-job training include all of the following except .

Why are performance-simulation tests helpful in the employee selection process?

Critical incidents as a method of performance evaluation focus on problem behaviors.

Most training takes place in the form of formal, live classroom lectures.

Problem-solving skills cannot be taught.

A structured interview is short and made up of random questions.

The objective of effective selection is to match individual characteristics with the requirements of a job.

The logic of using _______is that it should be the best way for an employer to find out if a potential employee can do a job.

Due process systems provide individuals with adequate notice of what is expected of them.

The results of which of the following tend to have a disproportionate amount of influence on employee selection decisions?

The approach to evaluation that uses feedback from those who have daily contact with an employee (everyone from mailroom personnel to customers to bosses to peers) is termed _______.

Which of the following is not a typical written test used in organizations?

Describe the role of assessment centers in the employee selection process.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: Concepts and Applications

Emotions and Moods

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organizational Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Organizational Behavior in the Family Business

Intercultural Management: the Significance to Organizational Behavior

Female Entrepreneurs in the Arab World

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