Question 1

Which of the following applicant characteristics is LEAST likely to be assessed accurately during a selection interview?

Accepted Answer

A) extroversion 
B) agreeableness 
C) job knowledge 
D) conscientiousness 
A) extroversion 
B) agreeableness 
C) job knowledge 
D) conscientiousness

Question 2

Organizational management refers to the goal-oriented and integrated process of planning for,recruiting,selecting,developing,and compensating employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

As an HR manager,you will most likely interview job candidates.What actions can you take to ensure that an interview is effective? What types of errors can undermine the effectiveness of interviews?

Accepted Answer

Interviewers should structure the interv

Question 4

Which of the following traits is most likely to be assessed accurately during an interview?

Accepted Answer

A) intelligence 
B) agreeableness 
C) conscientiousness 
D) emotional stability 
A) intelligence 
B) agreeableness 
C) conscientiousness 
D) emotional stability

Question 5

Which of the following is a true statement regarding structured situational interviews?

Accepted Answer

A) Answers are compared to industry standards. 
B) Hypothetical questions are typically avoided. 
C) Job descriptions are written after the interview. 
D) Interviews are usually conducted by a panel. 
A) Answers are compared to industry standards. 
B) Hypothetical questions are typically avoided. 
C) Job descriptions are written after the interview. 
D) Interviews are usually conducted by a panel.

Question 6

According to EEOC guidelines,an interviewer must limit his or her questions to whether an applicant has any physical or mental impairment that may interfere with his or her ability to perform the job's essential tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is another term for an unstructured interview?

Accepted Answer

A) directive 
B) nondirective 
C) unformatted 
D) administrative 
A) directive 
B) nondirective 
C) unformatted 
D) administrative

Question 8

Studies suggest that interviewers tend to evaluate applicants less favorably in telephone interviews than in face-to-face interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The interview is the most widely used personnel selection procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What type of interview would most likely include the following: "It must be difficult to leave a company after such strong accusations of unethical behavior.Tell me about that"?

Accepted Answer

A) situational 
B) behavioral 
C) stress 
D) puzzle 
A) situational 
B) behavioral 
C) stress 
D) puzzle

Question 11

All of the following are guidelines for conducting an effective interview EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) taking brief notes during the interview 
B) scheduling a private room for the interview 
C) showing courtesy and friendliness towards the candidate 
D) asking the candidate questions that require yes or no answers 
A) taking brief notes during the interview 
B) scheduling a private room for the interview 
C) showing courtesy and friendliness towards the candidate 
D) asking the candidate questions that require yes or no answers

Question 12

According to the text,selection interviews are classified by all of the following factors EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) administration 
B) structure 
C) content 
D) length 
A) administration 
B) structure 
C) content 
D) length

Question 13

All of the following are common characteristics of computerized selection interviews EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) questions presented rapidly 
B) response times measured for any delays 
C) questions focused on experience and skills 
D) essay questions based on hypothetical situations 
A) questions presented rapidly 
B) response times measured for any delays 
C) questions focused on experience and skills 
D) essay questions based on hypothetical situations

Question 14

What is the best way to avoid most interview errors?

Accepted Answer

A) conduct panel interviews 
B) use a structured interviewing format 
C) utilize computerized interviewing technology 
D) ask only situational questions during the interview 
A) conduct panel interviews 
B) use a structured interviewing format 
C) utilize computerized interviewing technology 
D) ask only situational questions during the interview

Question 15

Which type of interview questions are most likely designed to probe an applicant's motivation to meet the job's requirements through activities such as physical labor,customer service,and frequent travel?

Accepted Answer

A) willingness 
B) behavioral 
C) personality 
D) job knowledge 
A) willingness 
B) behavioral 
C) personality 
D) job knowledge

Question 16

Interviews can be made more effective if the interviewer studies the job description and uses a standardized interview form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

During an interview,Tanya discusses her numerous accomplishments at previous jobs and praises the interviewer frequently.Tanya is most likely using ________.

Accepted Answer

A) impression management 
B) talent management 
C) mixed motives 
D) behavior modification 
A) impression management 
B) talent management 
C) mixed motives 
D) behavior modification

Question 18

Talent management is most effective if the same employee profiles are used for both recruiting purposes and appraising purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How many interviewers usually question applicants during a structured situational interview?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 5 
D) 7 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 5 
D) 7

Question 20

Marion Franklin is the CEO of a local real estate company,Action Realty.The community has seen an increase in population over the last two years,and new neighborhoods are being built as a result.Marion's staff of realtors is very busy,and Marion needs to hire a new agent.Although Marion has hired agents in the past,they have not always turned out to be as successful as she had hoped.Marion is considering making changes to the way she interviews job candidates. Which of the following best supports the argument that Marion should use structured interviews?

Accepted Answer

A) Marion likes applicants to evaluate themselves and to describe their goals. 
B) Marion is viewed as a fair employer by most of her subordinates. 
C) Marion lacks highly effective interviewing skills. 
D) Marion's best agent has recently retired. 
A) Marion likes applicants to evaluate themselves and to describe their goals. 
B) Marion is viewed as a fair employer by most of her subordinates. 
C) Marion lacks highly effective interviewing skills. 
D) Marion's best agent has recently retired.

Which of the following applicant characteristics is LEAST likely to be assessed accurately during a selection interview?

Organizational management refers to the goal-oriented and integrated process of planning for,recruiting,selecting,developing,and compensating employees.

As an HR manager,you will most likely interview job candidates.What actions can you take to ensure that an interview is effective? What types of errors can undermine the effectiveness of interviews?

Which of the following traits is most likely to be assessed accurately during an interview?

Which of the following is a true statement regarding structured situational interviews?

According to EEOC guidelines,an interviewer must limit his or her questions to whether an applicant has any physical or mental impairment that may interfere with his or her ability to perform the job's essential tasks.

Which of the following is another term for an unstructured interview?

Studies suggest that interviewers tend to evaluate applicants less favorably in telephone interviews than in face-to-face interviews.

The interview is the most widely used personnel selection procedure.

What type of interview would most likely include the following: "It must be difficult to leave a company after such strong accusations of unethical behavior.Tell me about that"?

All of the following are guidelines for conducting an effective interview EXCEPT ________.

According to the text,selection interviews are classified by all of the following factors EXCEPT ________.

All of the following are common characteristics of computerized selection interviews EXCEPT ________.

What is the best way to avoid most interview errors?

Which type of interview questions are most likely designed to probe an applicant's motivation to meet the job's requirements through activities such as physical labor,customer service,and frequent travel?

Interviews can be made more effective if the interviewer studies the job description and uses a standardized interview form.

During an interview,Tanya discusses her numerous accomplishments at previous jobs and praises the interviewer frequently.Tanya is most likely using ________.

Talent management is most effective if the same employee profiles are used for both recruiting purposes and appraising purposes.

How many interviewers usually question applicants during a structured situational interview?

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

Employee Testing and Selection

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 7: Interviewing Candidates

Which of the following applicant characteristics is LEAST likely to be assessed accurately during a selection interview?

Organizational management refers to the goal-oriented and integrated process of planning for,recruiting,selecting,developing,and compensating employees.

As an HR manager,you will most likely interview job candidates.What actions can you take to ensure that an interview is effective? What types of errors can undermine the effectiveness of interviews?

Which of the following traits is most likely to be assessed accurately during an interview?

Which of the following is a true statement regarding structured situational interviews?

According to EEOC guidelines,an interviewer must limit his or her questions to whether an applicant has any physical or mental impairment that may interfere with his or her ability to perform the job's essential tasks.

Which of the following is another term for an unstructured interview?

Studies suggest that interviewers tend to evaluate applicants less favorably in telephone interviews than in face-to-face interviews.

The interview is the most widely used personnel selection procedure.

What type of interview would most likely include the following: "It must be difficult to leave a company after such strong accusations of unethical behavior.Tell me about that"?

All of the following are guidelines for conducting an effective interview EXCEPT ________.

According to the text,selection interviews are classified by all of the following factors EXCEPT ________.

All of the following are common characteristics of computerized selection interviews EXCEPT ________.

What is the best way to avoid most interview errors?

Which type of interview questions are most likely designed to probe an applicant's motivation to meet the job's requirements through activities such as physical labor,customer service,and frequent travel?

Interviews can be made more effective if the interviewer studies the job description and uses a standardized interview form.

During an interview,Tanya discusses her numerous accomplishments at previous jobs and praises the interviewer frequently.Tanya is most likely using ________.

Talent management is most effective if the same employee profiles are used for both recruiting purposes and appraising purposes.

How many interviewers usually question applicants during a structured situational interview?

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

Employee Testing and Selection

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