Question 1

Applicant tracking systems are mostly used by employers to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) develop work samples 
B) develop specific job descriptions 
C) verify a candidate's U.S. citizenship 
D) screen and rank candidates based on skills 
A) develop work samples 
B) develop specific job descriptions 
C) verify a candidate's U.S. citizenship 
D) screen and rank candidates based on skills

Question 2

Although inexpensive to develop,assessment centers are infrequently used by employers because such tests have a weak correlation with future job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

________ validation is considered the most dependable method of validating an employment test.

Accepted Answer

A) Applicable 
B) Predictive 
C) Concurrent 
D) Statistical 
A) Applicable 
B) Predictive 
C) Concurrent 
D) Statistical

Question 4

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 best support the argument that Red Robin should use personality tests in the employee selection process?

Accepted Answer

A) Red Robin encourages employees to participate in the firm's environmental stewardship program to show community support. 
B) Red Robin seeks outgoing, motivated, and compassionate employees to enhance the experience of its customers. 
C) Red Robin offers monetary incentives to managers who meet quarterly sales targets and exceed performance expectations. 
D) Red Robin desires employees with extensive knowledge of the restaurant industry and at least two years of experience serving customers. 
A) Red Robin encourages employees to participate in the firm's environmental stewardship program to show community support. 
B) Red Robin seeks outgoing, motivated, and compassionate employees to enhance the experience of its customers. 
C) Red Robin offers monetary incentives to managers who meet quarterly sales targets and exceed performance expectations. 
D) Red Robin desires employees with extensive knowledge of the restaurant industry and at least two years of experience serving customers.

Question 5

A reliable employment test will most likely yield ________.

Accepted Answer

A) consistent scores when a person takes two alternate forms of the test 
B) improved scores when a person takes the same test more than once in a single day 
C) high scores when a person takes two alternate forms of the test on different occasions 
D) similar scores when two different people are administered the test at different times 
A) consistent scores when a person takes two alternate forms of the test 
B) improved scores when a person takes the same test more than once in a single day 
C) high scores when a person takes two alternate forms of the test on different occasions 
D) similar scores when two different people are administered the test at different times

Question 6

Managers cannot be sued for defamation when giving bad references because only employers are held responsible by state and federal courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The first step in the test validation process is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) creating a test battery 
B) administering tests 
C) analyzing the job 
D) cross-validating 
A) creating a test battery 
B) administering tests 
C) analyzing the job 
D) cross-validating

Question 8

________ represents a tendency to be sociable,assertive,and active.

Accepted Answer

A) Extraversion 
B) Conscientiousness 
C) Agreeableness 
D) Openness to experience 
A) Extraversion 
B) Conscientiousness 
C) Agreeableness 
D) Openness to experience

Question 9

Equivalent form estimates compare test scores from the same test administered at two points in time to determine test equivalence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to state and federal laws,which of the following actions is NOT required of employers who check background information on applicants?

Accepted Answer

A) disclosing to the applicant that a credit report will be requested 
B) certifying to the reporting agency of the employer's legal compliance 
C) providing copies of reports to the applicant if adverse action is considered 
D) providing a detailed rationale explaining the reason for any adverse action 
A) disclosing to the applicant that a credit report will be requested 
B) certifying to the reporting agency of the employer's legal compliance 
C) providing copies of reports to the applicant if adverse action is considered 
D) providing a detailed rationale explaining the reason for any adverse action

Applicant tracking systems are mostly used by employers to ________.

Although inexpensive to develop,assessment centers are infrequently used by employers because such tests have a weak correlation with future job performance.

________ validation is considered the most dependable method of validating an employment test.

A reliable employment test will most likely yield ________.

Managers cannot be sued for defamation when giving bad references because only employers are held responsible by state and federal courts.

The first step in the test validation process is ________.

________ represents a tendency to be sociable,assertive,and active.

Equivalent form estimates compare test scores from the same test administered at two points in time to determine test equivalence.

According to state and federal laws,which of the following actions is NOT required of employers who check background information on applicants?

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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Exam 6: Employee Testing and Selection

Applicant tracking systems are mostly used by employers to ________.

Although inexpensive to develop,assessment centers are infrequently used by employers because such tests have a weak correlation with future job performance.

________ validation is considered the most dependable method of validating an employment test.

A reliable employment test will most likely yield ________.

Managers cannot be sued for defamation when giving bad references because only employers are held responsible by state and federal courts.

The first step in the test validation process is ________.

________ represents a tendency to be sociable,assertive,and active.

Equivalent form estimates compare test scores from the same test administered at two points in time to determine test equivalence.

According to state and federal laws,which of the following actions is NOT required of employers who check background information on applicants?

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

Filters