Exam 6: Foundations of Selection

Company XYZ is using an aptitude test to measure the applicants' cognitive abilities.The score of the test can vary from 10 to 100.A score of 10 indicates very low cognitive abilities whereas a score of 100 indicates exceptional cognitive abilities.A job candidate, Robert, received a score of 87 when he took the test in April.Robert took the test again (same test)in June.However, the second time his score was only 42.What type of problem may this test have?

The last step of the selection process is the conditional job offer.

Which in true of online interviews?

Helaine, a recruiter at Company ABC, is in the process of hiring an office manager.An important success factor for this position is the ability to "fit in" with the firm's culture.Helaine is planning to use an interview to evaluate the extent to which job applicants are likely to fit in at Company ABC.What selection device should Helaine choose?

The most effective technique to excel in an interview for a candidate is to arrive at the interview site a few minutes early and for the first time look through any company literature lying about to get an idea of what the company does.

All of the following are performed during the initial screening and help minimize selection costs EXCEPT

Unfortunately, former employer of a job applicant is prohibited by law from ever talking to the new employer about the applicant.

When using a cut score, a validity coefficient close to one is good.What does that mean?

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -The ability for companies to speak candidly to one another about employees.

A ________is a tentative job offer that results in employment if certain conditions are met. A)Performance simulation test

All of the following would be likely to cause the HR person to remove an applicant from the pool during the initial screening of the selection process EXCEPT

Service International is using an aptitude test in its selection process.It appears that individuals who received high scores on the aptitude test ended up performing very poorly on the job after they were hired.What type of problem does this test seem to have?

Background investigations are performed, in part, to protect employers from negligent hiring liability.

The ________ is a selection device that allows job applicants to learn negative as well as positive information about the job and organization.

Yu Chen, one of your most valued employees, has decided to leave your organization after 20 years of exceptional service.His decision took you completely by surprise and you have to fill the position quickly.To make sure you do not make a mistake and hire the wrong person, you should do all of the following EXCEPT

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -A selection device's consistency of measurement.

Ban-the-box laws prevent application forms from being too difficult to complete online.

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -Validating tests by using current employees as the study group.

Why are performance simulation tests used more often today instead of written tests in the selection process?

Correlation coefficients are used to demonstrate the statistical relationships existing between an individual's test score and her/his performance.The correlation coefficients can range in magnitude from