Question 1

Which of the following assessment methods does not have high validity?

Accepted Answer

A) Assessment centers 
B) Job knowledge tests 
C) Seniority 
D) Promotability ratings 
A) Assessment centers 
B) Job knowledge tests 
C) Seniority 
D) Promotability ratings C

Question 2

Explain the theory behind assessment centers.

Accepted Answer

An assessment center is a collection of predictors used to forecast success,primarily in higher-level jobs.It is used for higher-level jobs because of the high costs involved in conducting the center.The theory behind assessment centers is focused on the concern with predicting an individual's behavior and effectiveness in critical roles,usually managerial ones.Since these roles require complex behaviors,multiple KSAOs are used to predict these behaviors.This means that multiple methods of assessing the KSAOs,as well as multiple assessors,are required.In theory,the result of this type of assessment should be higher validity than could be obtained from a single assessment method or assessor.

Question 3

Common characteristics of assessment centres include all of the following except _

Accepted Answer

A) the time period may be days,rather than hours 
B) participants may be involved in exercises 
C) peers conduct tests 
D) personality tests may be used 
A) the time period may be days,rather than hours 
B) participants may be involved in exercises 
C) peers conduct tests 
D) personality tests may be used C

Question 4

In internal selection,managers tend to overemphasize subjective opinions about job candidates,with a consequent increase in decisions with low validity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explain how internal selection decisions differ from external selection decisions.

Accepted Answer

The data collection on internal applican

Question 6

Describe the three different types of interview simulations.

Accepted Answer

One type of interview simulation is the

Question 7

One potential problem with promotability ratings is that they may yield results that are different from results of performance appraisals and evaluations for pay increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Selection plans for internal selection do not need to be as detailed as those for external recruitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When using assessment centers to predict job performance,available research has shown an average validity coefficient of .37,which should be considered a low level of validity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Many organizations continue to reply upon closed rather than open internal recruitment systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is true regarding seniority?

Accepted Answer

A) It refers to length of service or tenure. 
B) It is closely related to the type of job experience. 
C) It is closely related to the quality of job experience. 
D) It is a highly valid selection methoD. 
A) It refers to length of service or tenure. 
B) It is closely related to the type of job experience. 
C) It is closely related to the quality of job experience. 
D) It is a highly valid selection methoD.

Question 12

There is a one best selection method to narrow down the candidate list to finalists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Evaluate the effectiveness of seniority,assessment centers,and job knowledge as substantive internal selection procedures.

Accepted Answer

Based on available research,seniority is

Question 14

Who might be asked to identify and develop the KSAOs of employees?

Accepted Answer

A) direct supervisor 
B) coach 
C) sponsor 
D) all of the above 
A) direct supervisor 
B) coach 
C) sponsor 
D) all of the above

Question 15

Personality tests are used to predict the success of employees in overseas assignments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A substantive assessment method often used in the selection of production workers and staff technicians is the assessment center.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Within the context of internal selection,an accurate statement about the logic of prediction would be that ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) the logic of prediction can be applied more precisely for internal selection than for external selection 
B) the logic of prediction has identical application for internal and external selection 
C) the logic of prediction works better for external selection than for internal selection 
D) this concept does not apply to internal selection 
A) the logic of prediction can be applied more precisely for internal selection than for external selection 
B) the logic of prediction has identical application for internal and external selection 
C) the logic of prediction works better for external selection than for internal selection 
D) this concept does not apply to internal selection

Question 18

What are the differences between peer ratings,peer nominations,and peer rankings?

Accepted Answer

All three methods are peer assessments u

Question 19

Which of the following statements about various methods of managerial sponsorship is false?

Accepted Answer

A) A "coach" is available to the person being assisted on and off the job. 
B) A coach provides day-to-day feedback. 
C) A "mentor" becomes personally responsible for the success of the person being assisted. 
D) A "sponsor" actively promotes the person being assisted for advancement opportunities. 
A) A "coach" is available to the person being assisted on and off the job. 
B) A coach provides day-to-day feedback. 
C) A "mentor" becomes personally responsible for the success of the person being assisted. 
D) A "sponsor" actively promotes the person being assisted for advancement opportunities.

Question 20

In a seniority system where the seniority system is the department,someone with 5 years departmental seniority and 8 years organizational seniority would be promoted over someone with 6 years departmental seniority and six years organizational seniority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following assessment methods does not have high validity?

Explain the theory behind assessment centers.

Common characteristics of assessment centres include all of the following except _

In internal selection,managers tend to overemphasize subjective opinions about job candidates,with a consequent increase in decisions with low validity.

Explain how internal selection decisions differ from external selection decisions.

Describe the three different types of interview simulations.

One potential problem with promotability ratings is that they may yield results that are different from results of performance appraisals and evaluations for pay increases.

Selection plans for internal selection do not need to be as detailed as those for external recruitment.

When using assessment centers to predict job performance,available research has shown an average validity coefficient of .37,which should be considered a low level of validity.

Many organizations continue to reply upon closed rather than open internal recruitment systems.

Which of the following is true regarding seniority?

There is a one best selection method to narrow down the candidate list to finalists.

Evaluate the effectiveness of seniority,assessment centers,and job knowledge as substantive internal selection procedures.

Who might be asked to identify and develop the KSAOs of employees?

Personality tests are used to predict the success of employees in overseas assignments.

A substantive assessment method often used in the selection of production workers and staff technicians is the assessment center.

Within the context of internal selection,an accurate statement about the logic of prediction would be that ____________.

What are the differences between peer ratings,peer nominations,and peer rankings?

Which of the following statements about various methods of managerial sponsorship is false?

In a seniority system where the seniority system is the department,someone with 5 years departmental seniority and 8 years organizational seniority would be promoted over someone with 6 years departmental seniority and six years organizational seniority.

Staffing Models and Strategy

Legal Compliance

Planning

Job Analysis and Rewards

External Recruitment

Internal Recruitment

Measurement

External Selection I

External Selection II

Decision Making

Final Match

Filters

Exam 10: Internal Selection

Which of the following assessment methods does not have high validity?

Explain the theory behind assessment centers.

Common characteristics of assessment centres include all of the following except _

In internal selection,managers tend to overemphasize subjective opinions about job candidates,with a consequent increase in decisions with low validity.

Explain how internal selection decisions differ from external selection decisions.

Describe the three different types of interview simulations.

One potential problem with promotability ratings is that they may yield results that are different from results of performance appraisals and evaluations for pay increases.

Selection plans for internal selection do not need to be as detailed as those for external recruitment.

When using assessment centers to predict job performance,available research has shown an average validity coefficient of .37,which should be considered a low level of validity.

Many organizations continue to reply upon closed rather than open internal recruitment systems.

Which of the following is true regarding seniority?

There is a one best selection method to narrow down the candidate list to finalists.

Evaluate the effectiveness of seniority,assessment centers,and job knowledge as substantive internal selection procedures.

Who might be asked to identify and develop the KSAOs of employees?

Personality tests are used to predict the success of employees in overseas assignments.

A substantive assessment method often used in the selection of production workers and staff technicians is the assessment center.

Within the context of internal selection,an accurate statement about the logic of prediction would be that ____________.

What are the differences between peer ratings,peer nominations,and peer rankings?

Which of the following statements about various methods of managerial sponsorship is false?

In a seniority system where the seniority system is the department,someone with 5 years departmental seniority and 8 years organizational seniority would be promoted over someone with 6 years departmental seniority and six years organizational seniority.

Staffing Models and Strategy

Legal Compliance

Planning

Job Analysis and Rewards

External Recruitment

Internal Recruitment

Measurement

External Selection I

External Selection II

Decision Making

Final Match

Filters