Question 1

Which personality characteristic refers to the disposition to be imaginative,nonconforming,and unconventional?

Accepted Answer

A) extroversion 
B) conscientiousness 
C) neuroticism 
D) openness to experience 
A) extroversion 
B) conscientiousness 
C) neuroticism 
D) openness to experience D

Question 2

Industrial psychologists often emphasize the "big five" personality dimensions in personnel testing.List and explain the meaning of the big five dimensions.How do personality traits correlate with job performance?

Accepted Answer

The "big five" personality dimensions are neuroticism,extroversion,agreeableness,conscientiousness,and openness to experience.Neuroticism refers to a tendency to exhibit poor emotional adjustment and experience negative effects like anxiety and insecurity.Extroversion represents a tendency to be sociable,assertive,and active.Openness to experience is the disposition to be imaginative,nonconforming,unconventional,and autonomous.Agreeableness is the tendency to be trusting,compliant,caring,and gentle.Conscientiousness is comprised of two related facets including achievement and dependability.
Extroversion is generally associated with success in sales.Extroversion,conscientiousness,and openness to experience are strong predictors of leadership.Neuroticism is negatively related to motivation.Conscientiousness is the most consistent and universal predictor of job performance.

Question 3

In which of the following situations is it NOT legal to require an applicant to take a polygraph test as part of the selection process?

Accepted Answer

A) electrical engineer at the Department of Energy 
B) pharmacist's assistant at Walgreen's 
C) security guard at Wells Fargo Bank 
D) cashier at J.C. Penney's 
A) electrical engineer at the Department of Energy 
B) pharmacist's assistant at Walgreen's 
C) security guard at Wells Fargo Bank 
D) cashier at J.C. Penney's D

Question 4

All of the following are used for estimating reliability of a test EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) test-retest estimate 
B) internal comparison estimate 
C) equivalent form estimate 
D) content validity measurement 
A) test-retest estimate 
B) internal comparison estimate 
C) equivalent form estimate 
D) content validity measurement

Question 5

Which of the following is most likely true regarding substance abuse screening?

Accepted Answer

A) According to federal law, all employers must test all employees for illegal drugs. 
B) Some urine sample tests cannot distinguish between legal and illegal substances. 
C) Most employers test potential applicants during the recruitment process. 
D) Most urine sample tests measure the degree of impairment. 
A) According to federal law, all employers must test all employees for illegal drugs. 
B) Some urine sample tests cannot distinguish between legal and illegal substances. 
C) Most employers test potential applicants during the recruitment process. 
D) Most urine sample tests measure the degree of impairment.

Question 6

Tina is applying for a job as an assembly worker at Honda.As part of the selection procedure,Tina received classroom instruction and was asked to practice assembling windshield wipers onto cars.Tina most likely participated in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) miniature job training and evaluation 
B) situational judgment tests 
C) assessment centers 
D) management games 
A) miniature job training and evaluation 
B) situational judgment tests 
C) assessment centers 
D) management games

Question 7

For over 40 years,Golden Creamery has been mixing up fresh,gourmet ice cream for customers.The company originated in Dallas and now boasts stores in 35 states.The business has primarily expanded by selling franchises to qualified candidates.Golden Creamery executives realize that the firm's success depends upon the success of each franchise.In the past,each individual franchise owner determined the best method for screening applicants.However,as the firm grows,Golden Creamery executives want to standardize the hiring process by requiring all franchisees to use the same preemployment tests. Which of the following,if true,supports the argument that Golden Creamery should require franchise owners to use the firm's preemployment tests?

Accepted Answer

A) Hourly employees at Golden Creamery stores typically remain with the company long enough to be promoted to management positions. 
B) Golden Creamery franchise owners pay an initial franchise fee and receive a percentage of sales royalties in return. 
C) Annual turnover rates for hourly employees of Golden Creamery stores are three times the rate of comparable businesses. 
D) Individuals interested in working at a Golden Creamery store can complete online applications on the firm's Web site. 
A) Hourly employees at Golden Creamery stores typically remain with the company long enough to be promoted to management positions. 
B) Golden Creamery franchise owners pay an initial franchise fee and receive a percentage of sales royalties in return. 
C) Annual turnover rates for hourly employees of Golden Creamery stores are three times the rate of comparable businesses. 
D) Individuals interested in working at a Golden Creamery store can complete online applications on the firm's Web site.

Question 8

If a person scores a 78 on a test on one day and scores a 79 when retested on another day,you would most likely conclude that this test is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) valid 
B) invalid 
C) reliable 
D) unreliable 
A) valid 
B) invalid 
C) reliable 
D) unreliable

Question 9

All of the following are measured by aptitude tests EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) deductive reasoning 
B) numerical ability 
C) temperament 
D) memory 
A) deductive reasoning 
B) numerical ability 
C) temperament 
D) memory

Question 10

The strong correlation between test results and job performance has led to numerous expert recommendations that tests be used as the only selection tool in the hiring process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What type of screening device is designed to measure attitudes regarding tolerance of others who steal and other forms of counterproductivity?

Accepted Answer

A) paper-and-pencil honesty tests 
B) interest inventories 
C) personality tests 
D) graphology 
A) paper-and-pencil honesty tests 
B) interest inventories 
C) personality tests 
D) graphology

Question 12

In order to be legally eligible to work in the United States,a person must be a U.S.citizen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The process of cross-validating a test involves all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) using a new sample of employees 
B) administering additional tests 
C) evaluating the relationship between scores and performance 
D) developing and analyzing a scatter plot of scores versus performance 
A) using a new sample of employees 
B) administering additional tests 
C) evaluating the relationship between scores and performance 
D) developing and analyzing a scatter plot of scores versus performance

Question 14

Various federal and state laws govern how employers acquire and use applicants' and employees' background information.What four steps are necessary in order for an employer to be in compliance with these laws?

Accepted Answer

The four steps are 1)disclosure and auth

Question 15

Which of the following is used to measure job knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A) aptitude tests 
B) interest inventories 
C) achievement tests 
D) projective tests 
A) aptitude tests 
B) interest inventories 
C) achievement tests 
D) projective tests

Question 16

Most employers report preferring written references to telephone references because written letters provide more candid information about job candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Concurrent validation is the most dependable way to validate a selection test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers is a national restaurant chain with nearly 36,000 employee that began as a small restaurant in Seattle.Over the years,Red Robin has attempted to develop a reputation as a fun,family restaurant that offers both excellent food and service.Red Robin's core values -- honor,integrity,having fun,and continually seeking knowledge -- serve as the basis for all of the firm's decisions and are even embroidered on the sleeves of every employee's uniform.As Red Robin continues to expand,executives are considering adding tests to the screening process. Which of the following,if true,would most likely undermine the argument that Red Robin should use achievement tests in the employee selection process?

Accepted Answer

A) Red Robin receives so many applications that it only considers individuals with previous job experience in the restaurant industry. 
B) Red Robin provides a two-week training session to all new hires, which are frequently college students with little experience in the restaurant industry. 
C) Red Robin expects applicants for management positions to understand current EEO laws and be aware of ADA requirements. 
D) Red Robin requires applicants for cashier positions to take typing tests to assess their speed at the cash register. 
A) Red Robin receives so many applications that it only considers individuals with previous job experience in the restaurant industry. 
B) Red Robin provides a two-week training session to all new hires, which are frequently college students with little experience in the restaurant industry. 
C) Red Robin expects applicants for management positions to understand current EEO laws and be aware of ADA requirements. 
D) Red Robin requires applicants for cashier positions to take typing tests to assess their speed at the cash register.

Question 19

Blue Bay Hotels is in the process of modifying the assessment methods the company uses to hire new employees.In the past,the hotel chain has been accused by minority organizations of violating EEO laws in its hiring practices.Which of the following applicant assessment methods would most likely have the LEAST adverse impact on minorities?

Accepted Answer

A) aptitude tests 
B) cognitive ability tests 
C) work sampling technique 
D) job knowledge tests 
A) aptitude tests 
B) cognitive ability tests 
C) work sampling technique 
D) job knowledge tests

Question 20

Which personality characteristic is comprised of both achievement and dependability?

Accepted Answer

A) neuroticism 
B) extroversion 
C) conscientiousness 
D) agreeableness 
A) neuroticism 
B) extroversion 
C) conscientiousness 
D) agreeableness

Which personality characteristic refers to the disposition to be imaginative,nonconforming,and unconventional?

Industrial psychologists often emphasize the "big five" personality dimensions in personnel testing.List and explain the meaning of the big five dimensions.How do personality traits correlate with job performance?

In which of the following situations is it NOT legal to require an applicant to take a polygraph test as part of the selection process?

All of the following are used for estimating reliability of a test EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following is most likely true regarding substance abuse screening?

Tina is applying for a job as an assembly worker at Honda.As part of the selection procedure,Tina received classroom instruction and was asked to practice assembling windshield wipers onto cars.Tina most likely participated in ________.

If a person scores a 78 on a test on one day and scores a 79 when retested on another day,you would most likely conclude that this test is ________.

All of the following are measured by aptitude tests EXCEPT ________.

The strong correlation between test results and job performance has led to numerous expert recommendations that tests be used as the only selection tool in the hiring process.

What type of screening device is designed to measure attitudes regarding tolerance of others who steal and other forms of counterproductivity?

In order to be legally eligible to work in the United States,a person must be a U.S.citizen.

The process of cross-validating a test involves all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Various federal and state laws govern how employers acquire and use applicants' and employees' background information.What four steps are necessary in order for an employer to be in compliance with these laws?

Which of the following is used to measure job knowledge?

Most employers report preferring written references to telephone references because written letters provide more candid information about job candidates.

Concurrent validation is the most dependable way to validate a selection test.

Which personality characteristic is comprised of both achievement and dependability?

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Equal Opportunity and the Law

Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

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Exam 6: Employee Testing and Selection

Which personality characteristic refers to the disposition to be imaginative,nonconforming,and unconventional?

Industrial psychologists often emphasize the "big five" personality dimensions in personnel testing.List and explain the meaning of the big five dimensions.How do personality traits correlate with job performance?

In which of the following situations is it NOT legal to require an applicant to take a polygraph test as part of the selection process?

All of the following are used for estimating reliability of a test EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following is most likely true regarding substance abuse screening?

Tina is applying for a job as an assembly worker at Honda.As part of the selection procedure,Tina received classroom instruction and was asked to practice assembling windshield wipers onto cars.Tina most likely participated in ________.

If a person scores a 78 on a test on one day and scores a 79 when retested on another day,you would most likely conclude that this test is ________.

All of the following are measured by aptitude tests EXCEPT ________.

The strong correlation between test results and job performance has led to numerous expert recommendations that tests be used as the only selection tool in the hiring process.

What type of screening device is designed to measure attitudes regarding tolerance of others who steal and other forms of counterproductivity?

In order to be legally eligible to work in the United States,a person must be a U.S.citizen.

The process of cross-validating a test involves all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Various federal and state laws govern how employers acquire and use applicants' and employees' background information.What four steps are necessary in order for an employer to be in compliance with these laws?

Which of the following is used to measure job knowledge?

Most employers report preferring written references to telephone references because written letters provide more candid information about job candidates.

Concurrent validation is the most dependable way to validate a selection test.

Which personality characteristic is comprised of both achievement and dependability?

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics and Employee Rights and Discipline

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Safety and Health

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Entrepreneurial Firms

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