Question 1

If a selection method is consistent at predicting successful employees then the method is considered ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a selection method is consistent at...

Question 2

Person-job fit could be best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a person's KSAs match the requirements of the job so well that both the employee and the employer benefit from the working relationship. 
B)  when the employee fully understands the job description and what is expected of them. 
C)  an organization's productivity increasing as a result of employees working more efficiently. 
D)  the turnover rate of an organization steadily increasing overtime. 
E)  when an employee is satisfied with their work, wages, and benefits offered by the employer. 
A)  a person's KSAs match the requirements of the job so well that both the employee and the employer benefit from the working relationship. 
B)  when the employee fully understands the job description and what is expected of them. 
C)  an organization's productivity increasing as a result of employees working more efficiently. 
D)  the turnover rate of an organization steadily increasing overtime. 
E)  when an employee is satisfied with their work, wages, and benefits offered by the employer.

Question 3

Any mental conditions that may be uncovered as a result of a personality inventory are not a concern because that selection tool is exempt from the ADA regulatory guidelines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Each produce worker at a local grocery must demonstrate that they can lift and load produce onto carts from the cooler and then lift and unload it into the display cases. This is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive ability test. 
B)  work sample. 
C)  personality inventory. 
D)  physical ability test. 
E)  competency test. 
A)  cognitive ability test. 
B)  work sample. 
C)  personality inventory. 
D)  physical ability test. 
E)  competency test.

Question 5

If using an in-basket exercise as a selection tool all of the following may be included EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  typing a memo to the board of directors. 
B)  making corrections to a client letter. 
C)  performing data entry of new vendor information. 
D)  demonstrating facilitation skills by leading a group discussion. 
E)  prioritizing phone messages. 
A)  typing a memo to the board of directors. 
B)  making corrections to a client letter. 
C)  performing data entry of new vendor information. 
D)  demonstrating facilitation skills by leading a group discussion. 
E)  prioritizing phone messages.

Question 6

Once you have reviewed an applicant's resume and application and collected some information from their references you have completed the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Once you have reviewed an applicant's resume...

Question 7

The ________ helps a recruiter score an applicant and provides an objective way for an applicant's qualifications to be reviewed.

Accepted Answer

weighted a

Question 8

All of the following are accurate in regard to how organizational performance is impacted by the selection process EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  selecting good employees can enhance productivity. 
B)  the cost of having to replace a bad hire is greater than just their annual salary. 
C)  error rates and rework can decrease if poor selection decisions are made. 
D)  employee morale can decline if they have to work with a bad hire. 
E)  customers may be lost if they interact with a bad hire who treats them poorly. 
A)  selecting good employees can enhance productivity. 
B)  the cost of having to replace a bad hire is greater than just their annual salary. 
C)  error rates and rework can decrease if poor selection decisions are made. 
D)  employee morale can decline if they have to work with a bad hire. 
E)  customers may be lost if they interact with a bad hire who treats them poorly.

Question 9

An exam that an Occupational Therapist would take in order to become licensed to work in their state would be an example of a knowledge test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Personality inventories can identify certain characteristics, such as the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  whether someone has strong analytical skills. 
B)  whether someone is outgoing or shy. 
C)  whether someone will be dependable. 
D)  whether someone will be cooperative with others. 
E)  whether someone may have anger management issues. 
A)  whether someone has strong analytical skills. 
B)  whether someone is outgoing or shy. 
C)  whether someone will be dependable. 
D)  whether someone will be cooperative with others. 
E)  whether someone may have anger management issues.

Question 11

If an applicant tells you that they are married and have two children you can use it that in your selection decision, but you cannot request the information of them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A host country national are responsible for teaching the organization's culture to those in the overseas location.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Every final candidate for the warehouse technician job must demonstrate that they can lift at least 50 pounds unassisted, lift large cartons over their heads, and bend and stoop to move and lift boxes. This would be considered a competency test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An example of a behavioral interview question would be, "Tell me about a time you failed to meet a deadline, what the outcome was, and what changes you made to avoid the mistake from happening again."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Selection could be compared to a ________ because as a hiring manager you are taking a chance that the individual you selected can do the job, will learn the specifics of the job, and will perform up to expectations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Selection could be compared to a ________...

Question 16

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of each of the scoring approaches which help you to make employee selection decisions. Based on your major and/or career choice, which approach do you think a hiring manager would use when filling a position you would be applying for?

Accepted Answer

Compensatory approach works well when th

Question 17

Which of the following questions could be considered a situational interview question for a receptionist position?

Accepted Answer

A)  You have one caller on hold, are speaking with another on the other line, a delivery person walks into the lobby needing you to sign for a package, and another individual arrives for an appointment. What do you do first, second, and so on? 
B)  Describe a time when you had to calm down an upset caller. How did you redirect them, what was the outcome and what would you have done differently? 
C)  Explain what excellent customer service means do you and describe a time when you provided it. 
D)  Tell me about a time when you made an error on an important project or report. What was the error, who brought it to your attention and how did you correct it? 
E)  Describe a coworker with whom you do not get along very well. Why and what do you do to manage your work relationship? 
A)  You have one caller on hold, are speaking with another on the other line, a delivery person walks into the lobby needing you to sign for a package, and another individual arrives for an appointment. What do you do first, second, and so on? 
B)  Describe a time when you had to calm down an upset caller. How did you redirect them, what was the outcome and what would you have done differently? 
C)  Explain what excellent customer service means do you and describe a time when you provided it. 
D)  Tell me about a time when you made an error on an important project or report. What was the error, who brought it to your attention and how did you correct it? 
E)  Describe a coworker with whom you do not get along very well. Why and what do you do to manage your work relationship?

Question 18

Since implementing structured interviewing a year ago, WXY company's employee turnover has decreased thereby supporting that this type of interviewing is reliable at predicting job success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Susan was interviewed by three separate managers. When the managers met to compare their scores of Susan's interviews they were 89%, 81%, and 97%. This most likely demonstrates low:

Accepted Answer

A)  unbiasness. 
B)  validity. 
C)  test-retest reliability. 
D)  person-job fit. 
E)  low inter-rater reliability. 
A)  unbiasness. 
B)  validity. 
C)  test-retest reliability. 
D)  person-job fit. 
E)  low inter-rater reliability.

Question 20

When using a medical examination as part of the selection process the employer must do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  exclude candidates whose results would show they may be a health or safety risk. 
B)  disregard the results when determining if a reasonable accommodation should be made. 
C)  provide a copy of the physical requirements of the job to the physician conducting the exam. 
D)  require the exam be completed after the job offer has been made. 
E)  not consider candidates who refuse to submit to a medical exam. 
A)  exclude candidates whose results would show they may be a health or safety risk. 
B)  disregard the results when determining if a reasonable accommodation should be made. 
C)  provide a copy of the physical requirements of the job to the physician conducting the exam. 
D)  require the exam be completed after the job offer has been made. 
E)  not consider candidates who refuse to submit to a medical exam.

If a selection method is consistent at predicting successful employees then the method is considered ________.

Person-job fit could be best defined as:

Any mental conditions that may be uncovered as a result of a personality inventory are not a concern because that selection tool is exempt from the ADA regulatory guidelines.

Each produce worker at a local grocery must demonstrate that they can lift and load produce onto carts from the cooler and then lift and unload it into the display cases. This is an example of a:

If using an in-basket exercise as a selection tool all of the following may be included EXCEPT:

Once you have reviewed an applicant's resume and application and collected some information from their references you have completed the ________.

The ________ helps a recruiter score an applicant and provides an objective way for an applicant's qualifications to be reviewed.

All of the following are accurate in regard to how organizational performance is impacted by the selection process EXCEPT:

An exam that an Occupational Therapist would take in order to become licensed to work in their state would be an example of a knowledge test.

Personality inventories can identify certain characteristics, such as the following, EXCEPT:

If an applicant tells you that they are married and have two children you can use it that in your selection decision, but you cannot request the information of them.

A host country national are responsible for teaching the organization's culture to those in the overseas location.

Every final candidate for the warehouse technician job must demonstrate that they can lift at least 50 pounds unassisted, lift large cartons over their heads, and bend and stoop to move and lift boxes. This would be considered a competency test.

An example of a behavioral interview question would be, "Tell me about a time you failed to meet a deadline, what the outcome was, and what changes you made to avoid the mistake from happening again."

Selection could be compared to a ________ because as a hiring manager you are taking a chance that the individual you selected can do the job, will learn the specifics of the job, and will perform up to expectations.

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of each of the scoring approaches which help you to make employee selection decisions. Based on your major and/or career choice, which approach do you think a hiring manager would use when filling a position you would be applying for?

Which of the following questions could be considered a situational interview question for a receptionist position?

Since implementing structured interviewing a year ago, WXY company's employee turnover has decreased thereby supporting that this type of interviewing is reliable at predicting job success.

Susan was interviewed by three separate managers. When the managers met to compare their scores of Susan's interviews they were 89%, 81%, and 97%. This most likely demonstrates low:

When using a medical examination as part of the selection process the employer must do all of the following EXCEPT:

Managing Employees for Competitive Advantage

Organizational Demands and Environmental Influences

Regulatory Issues

Job Design and Job Analysis

Workforce Planning

Recruitment

Training and Development

Performance Management

Compensating Employees

Incentives and Rewards

Employee Benefits and Safety Programs

Labor Unions and Employee Management

Creating High Performing Hr Systems

Filters

Exam 7: Selection

If a selection method is consistent at predicting successful employees then the method is considered ________.

Person-job fit could be best defined as:

Any mental conditions that may be uncovered as a result of a personality inventory are not a concern because that selection tool is exempt from the ADA regulatory guidelines.

Each produce worker at a local grocery must demonstrate that they can lift and load produce onto carts from the cooler and then lift and unload it into the display cases. This is an example of a:

If using an in-basket exercise as a selection tool all of the following may be included EXCEPT:

Once you have reviewed an applicant's resume and application and collected some information from their references you have completed the ________.

The ________ helps a recruiter score an applicant and provides an objective way for an applicant's qualifications to be reviewed.

All of the following are accurate in regard to how organizational performance is impacted by the selection process EXCEPT:

An exam that an Occupational Therapist would take in order to become licensed to work in their state would be an example of a knowledge test.

Personality inventories can identify certain characteristics, such as the following, EXCEPT:

If an applicant tells you that they are married and have two children you can use it that in your selection decision, but you cannot request the information of them.

A host country national are responsible for teaching the organization's culture to those in the overseas location.

Every final candidate for the warehouse technician job must demonstrate that they can lift at least 50 pounds unassisted, lift large cartons over their heads, and bend and stoop to move and lift boxes. This would be considered a competency test.

An example of a behavioral interview question would be, "Tell me about a time you failed to meet a deadline, what the outcome was, and what changes you made to avoid the mistake from happening again."

Selection could be compared to a ________ because as a hiring manager you are taking a chance that the individual you selected can do the job, will learn the specifics of the job, and will perform up to expectations.

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of each of the scoring approaches which help you to make employee selection decisions. Based on your major and/or career choice, which approach do you think a hiring manager would use when filling a position you would be applying for?

Which of the following questions could be considered a situational interview question for a receptionist position?

Since implementing structured interviewing a year ago, WXY company's employee turnover has decreased thereby supporting that this type of interviewing is reliable at predicting job success.

Susan was interviewed by three separate managers. When the managers met to compare their scores of Susan's interviews they were 89%, 81%, and 97%. This most likely demonstrates low:

When using a medical examination as part of the selection process the employer must do all of the following EXCEPT:

Managing Employees for Competitive Advantage

Organizational Demands and Environmental Influences

Regulatory Issues

Job Design and Job Analysis

Workforce Planning

Recruitment

Training and Development

Performance Management

Compensating Employees

Incentives and Rewards

Employee Benefits and Safety Programs

Labor Unions and Employee Management

Creating High Performing Hr Systems

Filters