Question 1

Describe the four suggestions your textbook gives for finding the appropriate person to interview.

Accepted Answer

-You can look at professional organizati

Question 2

During an interview with a potential candidate,Marty begins his line of questioning with questions that only require a yes or no response.He then moves to questions that are more broad and unstructured.Marty is using which type of interview sequence?

Accepted Answer

A) Funnel sequence 
B) Inverted funnel sequence 
C) Tunnel sequence 
D) Inverted tunnel sequence 
A) Funnel sequence 
B) Inverted funnel sequence 
C) Tunnel sequence 
D) Inverted tunnel sequence

Question 3

According to your textbook,the three criteria for an effective interview are .

Accepted Answer

A) structured, goal oriented, role directed 
B) unstructured, goal oriented, task directed 
C) structured, task directed, role directed 
D) unstructured, task directed, goal oriented 
A) structured, goal oriented, role directed 
B) unstructured, goal oriented, task directed 
C) structured, task directed, role directed 
D) unstructured, task directed, goal oriented

Question 4

Which example best illustrates an appraisal interview?

Accepted Answer

A) A reporter interviewing a magazine's editor 
B) A salesperson trying to convince a customer to buy his or her product 
C) A supervisor shares information with an employee about his or her job performance 
D) An employer interviewing a potential job candidate 
A) A reporter interviewing a magazine's editor 
B) A salesperson trying to convince a customer to buy his or her product 
C) A supervisor shares information with an employee about his or her job performance 
D) An employer interviewing a potential job candidate

Question 5

Using the funnel sequence encourages the interviewee to answer questions quickly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to your textbook,which of the following three skills are needed to open an interview effectively?

Accepted Answer

A) Make a positive first impression, establish rapport, clarify interview goals 
B) Make a positive first impression, clarify interview goals, end interview effectively 
C) Establish rapport, establish power, clarify interview goals 
D) Establish rapport, establish power, make a positive first impression 
A) Make a positive first impression, establish rapport, clarify interview goals 
B) Make a positive first impression, clarify interview goals, end interview effectively 
C) Establish rapport, establish power, clarify interview goals 
D) Establish rapport, establish power, make a positive first impression

Question 7

When seeking to identify the appropriate person for an interview,which of the following is NOT a suggestion given by the book?

Accepted Answer

A) Consult professional organizations and membership directories 
B) Use your instructors 
C) Call the organization directly 
D) Show up at the organization and simply ask someone who you should talk to 
A) Consult professional organizations and membership directories 
B) Use your instructors 
C) Call the organization directly 
D) Show up at the organization and simply ask someone who you should talk to

Question 8

According to your textbook,the interviewee is responsible for what three important tasks?

Accepted Answer

A) Controlling the breadth and depth, listening actively, and keeping the interview focused 
B) Listening actively, providing thoughtful and clear responses, and asking appropriate questions 
C) Listening actively, keeping the interview focused, and asking appropriate questions 
D) Controlling the breadth and depth, providing thoughtful and clear responses, and asking appropriate questions 
A) Controlling the breadth and depth, listening actively, and keeping the interview focused 
B) Listening actively, providing thoughtful and clear responses, and asking appropriate questions 
C) Listening actively, keeping the interview focused, and asking appropriate questions 
D) Controlling the breadth and depth, providing thoughtful and clear responses, and asking appropriate questions

Question 9

Interviewers evaluate what you say,but do not concern themselves with how you say it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

During an interview Glen was asked,"Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?" This was an unlawful question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An effective interview meets four criteria: structured,goal oriented,interesting,and role directed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An advantage of a structured interview is that it ensures that all interviewee's are treated in a consistent manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

During her interview Val demonstrates her ability to listen carefully,self disclose appropriately,and resolve conflict while also appearing open and approachable by the way she answers the questions she is asked.By using these skills she is meeting her .

Accepted Answer

A) relational goal 
B) secondary goal 
C) task goal 
D) personal goal 
A) relational goal 
B) secondary goal 
C) task goal 
D) personal goal

Question 14

According to your textbook,what are the four required tasks for closing an interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Summarize the interview, encourage friendly relations, discuss the next step, exchange thank you's. 
B) Summarize the interview, encourage friendly relations, schedule next interview, discuss next step 
C) Discuss next step, exchange a thank you, summarize the interview, schedule next interview 
D) Summarize the interview, discuss nest steps, encourage friendly relations, introduce interviewee to other department employees 
A) Summarize the interview, encourage friendly relations, discuss the next step, exchange thank you's. 
B) Summarize the interview, encourage friendly relations, schedule next interview, discuss next step 
C) Discuss next step, exchange a thank you, summarize the interview, schedule next interview 
D) Summarize the interview, discuss nest steps, encourage friendly relations, introduce interviewee to other department employees

Question 15

During an interview with the CEO of a large organization,the interviewer asks,"You believe a coworker is stealing from the company,but are not certain.What would you do?" This is an example of which type of interview question?

Accepted Answer

A) Open question 
B) Closed question 
C) Probing question 
D) Hypothetical question 
A) Open question 
B) Closed question 
C) Probing question 
D) Hypothetical question

Question 16

A structured conversation intended to influence a person's attitudes,beliefs,or behaviors is called a(n) .

Accepted Answer

A) persuasive interview 
B) unstructured interview 
C) information-sharing interview 
D) information-gathering interview 
A) persuasive interview 
B) unstructured interview 
C) information-sharing interview 
D) information-gathering interview

Question 17

When in an interview,the primary difference between a task goal and a relational goal is that .

Accepted Answer

A) relational goals include asking and answering questions in a clear, concise, and thoughtful manner, while task goals seek to be seen as interpersonally attractive 
B) relational goals include using interpersonal skills so as to seem interpersonally attractive, while task goals include asking and answering questions in a clear, concise, and thoughtful manner 
C) task goals include asking and answering questions in a clear, concise, and thoughtful manner, while relational goals seek to acquire and convey appropriate information 
D) task goals are goal-oriented, while relational goals are task-oriented 
A) relational goals include asking and answering questions in a clear, concise, and thoughtful manner, while task goals seek to be seen as interpersonally attractive 
B) relational goals include using interpersonal skills so as to seem interpersonally attractive, while task goals include asking and answering questions in a clear, concise, and thoughtful manner 
C) task goals include asking and answering questions in a clear, concise, and thoughtful manner, while relational goals seek to acquire and convey appropriate information 
D) task goals are goal-oriented, while relational goals are task-oriented

Question 18

Ethical interviewing occurs when interviewers equalize power by allowing interviewees the freedom to respond without the threat of negative consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

List and describe the goal of the four types of interviews discussed in your textbook.

Accepted Answer

-An information-gathering interview is a

Question 20

A questioning technique that begins with broad,open questions and proceeds towards more closed questions is called a(n) .

Accepted Answer

A) funnel sequence 
B) inverted funnel sequence 
C) tunnel sequence 
D) inverted tunnel sequence 
A) funnel sequence 
B) inverted funnel sequence 
C) tunnel sequence 
D) inverted tunnel sequence

Describe the four suggestions your textbook gives for finding the appropriate person to interview.

During an interview with a potential candidate,Marty begins his line of questioning with questions that only require a yes or no response.He then moves to questions that are more broad and unstructured.Marty is using which type of interview sequence?

According to your textbook,the three criteria for an effective interview are .

Which example best illustrates an appraisal interview?

Using the funnel sequence encourages the interviewee to answer questions quickly.

According to your textbook,which of the following three skills are needed to open an interview effectively?

When seeking to identify the appropriate person for an interview,which of the following is NOT a suggestion given by the book?

According to your textbook,the interviewee is responsible for what three important tasks?

Interviewers evaluate what you say,but do not concern themselves with how you say it.

During an interview Glen was asked,"Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?" This was an unlawful question.

An effective interview meets four criteria: structured,goal oriented,interesting,and role directed.

An advantage of a structured interview is that it ensures that all interviewee's are treated in a consistent manner.

During her interview Val demonstrates her ability to listen carefully,self disclose appropriately,and resolve conflict while also appearing open and approachable by the way she answers the questions she is asked.By using these skills she is meeting her .

According to your textbook,what are the four required tasks for closing an interview?

During an interview with the CEO of a large organization,the interviewer asks,"You believe a coworker is stealing from the company,but are not certain.What would you do?" This is an example of which type of interview question?

A structured conversation intended to influence a person's attitudes,beliefs,or behaviors is called a(n) .

When in an interview,the primary difference between a task goal and a relational goal is that .

Ethical interviewing occurs when interviewers equalize power by allowing interviewees the freedom to respond without the threat of negative consequences.

List and describe the goal of the four types of interviews discussed in your textbook.

A questioning technique that begins with broad,open questions and proceeds towards more closed questions is called a(n) .

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Listening and Responding

Adapting to Differences

Relating to Others at Work

Interviewing Types

Collaborating in Teams

Enhancing Team Meetings

Developing Your Professional Presentations

Delivering Professional Presentations

Achieving Your Presentation Goals: Informing, Persuading and Relating

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Exam 7: Interviewing Principles and Skills

Describe the four suggestions your textbook gives for finding the appropriate person to interview.

During an interview with a potential candidate,Marty begins his line of questioning with questions that only require a yes or no response.He then moves to questions that are more broad and unstructured.Marty is using which type of interview sequence?

According to your textbook,the three criteria for an effective interview are .

Which example best illustrates an appraisal interview?

Using the funnel sequence encourages the interviewee to answer questions quickly.

According to your textbook,which of the following three skills are needed to open an interview effectively?

When seeking to identify the appropriate person for an interview,which of the following is NOT a suggestion given by the book?

According to your textbook,the interviewee is responsible for what three important tasks?

Interviewers evaluate what you say,but do not concern themselves with how you say it.

During an interview Glen was asked,"Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?" This was an unlawful question.

An effective interview meets four criteria: structured,goal oriented,interesting,and role directed.

An advantage of a structured interview is that it ensures that all interviewee's are treated in a consistent manner.

During her interview Val demonstrates her ability to listen carefully,self disclose appropriately,and resolve conflict while also appearing open and approachable by the way she answers the questions she is asked.By using these skills she is meeting her .

According to your textbook,what are the four required tasks for closing an interview?

During an interview with the CEO of a large organization,the interviewer asks,"You believe a coworker is stealing from the company,but are not certain.What would you do?" This is an example of which type of interview question?

A structured conversation intended to influence a person's attitudes,beliefs,or behaviors is called a(n) .

When in an interview,the primary difference between a task goal and a relational goal is that .

Ethical interviewing occurs when interviewers equalize power by allowing interviewees the freedom to respond without the threat of negative consequences.

List and describe the goal of the four types of interviews discussed in your textbook.

A questioning technique that begins with broad,open questions and proceeds towards more closed questions is called a(n) .

Communicating and Leading at Work

Being Aware of Self and Others: Enhancing Communication and Leadership

Using Verbal and Nonverbal Messages

Listening and Responding

Adapting to Differences

Relating to Others at Work

Interviewing Types

Collaborating in Teams

Enhancing Team Meetings

Developing Your Professional Presentations

Delivering Professional Presentations

Achieving Your Presentation Goals: Informing, Persuading and Relating

Writing for Business

Managing Time: Managing Information

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