Question 1

Behavioral interviews ask interviewees to describe how they would react to a hypothetical situation at some point in the future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In a brief essay, discuss the differences between structured situational interviews and nondirective interviews.

Accepted Answer

The structured situational interview is

Question 3

The majority of selection interviews are one-on-one and sequential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In a stress interview, the interviewer seeks to make the applicant uncomfortable with rude questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What type of interview would most likely include the statement, "Tell me about a time when you worked successfully in a team environment"?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

In a brief essay, discuss the three main types of questions that are frequently used in structured situational interviews. Explain the purpose of each question type and provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

The three types of questions are situati

Question 7

Willingness questions assess an applicant's ability to meet the job requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All of the following will most likely improve the structure of an interview EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) using the same questions for all candidates 
B) rating candidate answers against a scale 
C) asking candidates to describe themselves 
D) using a standardized interview form 
A) using the same questions for all candidates 
B) rating candidate answers against a scale 
C) asking candidates to describe themselves 
D) using a standardized interview form

Question 9

When developing a structured situational interview, the first step in the process is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) rating the job's main duties 
B) creating interview questions 
C) analyzing the job 
D) creating benchmark answers 
A) rating the job's main duties 
B) creating interview questions 
C) analyzing the job 
D) creating benchmark answers

Question 10

The primary purpose for conducting a case interview is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) provide a candidate with a realistic job preview 
B) form a realistic assessment of a candidate's skills 
C) ensure that a candidate's needs are expressed 
D) determine how a candidate handles criticism 
A) provide a candidate with a realistic job preview 
B) form a realistic assessment of a candidate's skills 
C) ensure that a candidate's needs are expressed 
D) determine how a candidate handles criticism

Question 11

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 would most likely improve the reliability and validity of Marion's selection process?

Accepted Answer

A) asking all applicants the same questions 
B) holding Web-assisted interviews with candidates 
C) conducting stress interviews by a group of interviewers 
D) using the speed dating approach to interviewing applicants 
A) asking all applicants the same questions 
B) holding Web-assisted interviews with candidates 
C) conducting stress interviews by a group of interviewers 
D) using the speed dating approach to interviewing applicants

Question 12

What are some considerations and parameters an employer should do in developing and extending a job offer?

Accepted Answer

The employers can extend an actual job o

Question 13

Which of the following is the primary disadvantage of using structured interviews during the employee selection process?

Accepted Answer

A) higher potential for bias 
B) limited validity and reliability 
C) inconsistency across candidates 
D) reduced opportunities for asking follow-up questions 
A) higher potential for bias 
B) limited validity and reliability 
C) inconsistency across candidates 
D) reduced opportunities for asking follow-up questions

Question 14

Which of the following is an advantage of using a nondirective format when interviewing job candidates?

Accepted Answer

A) allows candidates to ask questions 
B) uses a manager's time more effectively 
C) pursues points of interest as they develop 
D) scores and compares candidates with consistency 
A) allows candidates to ask questions 
B) uses a manager's time more effectively 
C) pursues points of interest as they develop 
D) scores and compares candidates with consistency

Question 15

What three ways can selection interviews be classified? How does each classification affect an interview?

Accepted Answer

Selection interviews can be classified a

Question 16

According to studies, which of the following has the most influence on the outcome of a job interview?

Accepted Answer

A) thank-you notes sent from the candidate to the interviewer 
B) an interviewer's first impression of the candidate 
C) favorable information about the candidate 
D) a candidate's extroverted personality 
A) thank-you notes sent from the candidate to the interviewer 
B) an interviewer's first impression of the candidate 
C) favorable information about the candidate 
D) a candidate's extroverted personality

Question 17

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.

Question 18

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 19

Antone is applying for a job with Boscom Manufacturing as a chemical engineer. During the interview, Antone is asked the following question: "How does extreme heat affect hydrochloric acid?" The interviewer is most likely trying to assess Antone's ________.

Accepted Answer

A) motivation 
B) flexibility 
C) knowledge 
D) leadership 
A) motivation 
B) flexibility 
C) knowledge 
D) leadership

Question 20

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

Behavioral interviews ask interviewees to describe how they would react to a hypothetical situation at some point in the future.

In a brief essay, discuss the differences between structured situational interviews and nondirective interviews.

The majority of selection interviews are one-on-one and sequential.

In a stress interview, the interviewer seeks to make the applicant uncomfortable with rude questions.

What type of interview would most likely include the statement, "Tell me about a time when you worked successfully in a team environment"?

In a brief essay, discuss the three main types of questions that are frequently used in structured situational interviews. Explain the purpose of each question type and provide an example of each.

Willingness questions assess an applicant's ability to meet the job requirements.

All of the following will most likely improve the structure of an interview EXCEPT ________.

When developing a structured situational interview, the first step in the process is ________.

The primary purpose for conducting a case interview is to ________.

What are some considerations and parameters an employer should do in developing and extending a job offer?

Which of the following is the primary disadvantage of using structured interviews during the employee selection process?

Which of the following is an advantage of using a nondirective format when interviewing job candidates?

What three ways can selection interviews be classified? How does each classification affect an interview?

According to studies, which of the following has the most influence on the outcome of a job interview?

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

Antone is applying for a job with Boscom Manufacturing as a chemical engineer. During the interview, Antone is asked the following question: "How does extreme heat affect hydrochloric acid?" The interviewer is most likely trying to assess Antone's ________.

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

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Exam 7: Interviewing Candidates

Behavioral interviews ask interviewees to describe how they would react to a hypothetical situation at some point in the future.

In a brief essay, discuss the differences between structured situational interviews and nondirective interviews.

The majority of selection interviews are one-on-one and sequential.

In a stress interview, the interviewer seeks to make the applicant uncomfortable with rude questions.

What type of interview would most likely include the statement, "Tell me about a time when you worked successfully in a team environment"?

In a brief essay, discuss the three main types of questions that are frequently used in structured situational interviews. Explain the purpose of each question type and provide an example of each.

Willingness questions assess an applicant's ability to meet the job requirements.

All of the following will most likely improve the structure of an interview EXCEPT ________.

When developing a structured situational interview, the first step in the process is ________.

The primary purpose for conducting a case interview is to ________.

What are some considerations and parameters an employer should do in developing and extending a job offer?

Which of the following is the primary disadvantage of using structured interviews during the employee selection process?

Which of the following is an advantage of using a nondirective format when interviewing job candidates?

What three ways can selection interviews be classified? How does each classification affect an interview?

According to studies, which of the following has the most influence on the outcome of a job interview?

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

Antone is applying for a job with Boscom Manufacturing as a chemical engineer. During the interview, Antone is asked the following question: "How does extreme heat affect hydrochloric acid?" The interviewer is most likely trying to assess Antone's ________.

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

Building Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Safety, Health, and Risk Management

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Small and Entrepreneurial Firms

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