Question 1

Which of the following is an assumption of the multiple cutoffs selection decision making model?

Accepted Answer

A) Predictors are linearly related to the criterion. 
B) The composite profile of successful employees is different from the composite profile of unsuccessful employees. 
C) A minimum amount of each predictor attribute is necessary for successful job performance. 
D) Predictors are additive and can compensate for one another. 
A) Predictors are linearly related to the criterion. 
B) The composite profile of successful employees is different from the composite profile of unsuccessful employees. 
C) A minimum amount of each predictor attribute is necessary for successful job performance. 
D) Predictors are additive and can compensate for one another.

Question 2

Which of the following statistical methods can be used to establish "bands"?

Accepted Answer

A) standard error of estimate method; standard error of measurement method 
B) standard error of differences method; standard error of estimate method 
C) standard error of measurement method; standard error of differences method 
D) standard error of determination method; standard error of measurement method 
A) standard error of estimate method; standard error of measurement method 
B) standard error of differences method; standard error of estimate method 
C) standard error of measurement method; standard error of differences method 
D) standard error of determination method; standard error of measurement method

Question 3

A profile interpretation strategy for collecting and combining predictive information is:

Accepted Answer

A) one in which all information (both mechanical and judgmental data) is first mechanically combined into a prediction about the applicant's likely success; then this prediction is judged in the context of other information about the applicant 
B) one in which data are collected mechanically but combined judgmentally 
C) one in which judgmental data are collected, but they are combined mechanically 
D) one in which data are both collected mechanically and combined mechanically 
A) one in which all information (both mechanical and judgmental data) is first mechanically combined into a prediction about the applicant's likely success; then this prediction is judged in the context of other information about the applicant 
B) one in which data are collected mechanically but combined judgmentally 
C) one in which judgmental data are collected, but they are combined mechanically 
D) one in which data are both collected mechanically and combined mechanically

Question 4

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate method for collecting and combining predictor information.
-Assessment centers used for managerial promotion decisions

Accepted Answer

A) Pure judgment 
B) Trait rating method 
C) Profile interpretation 
D) Pure statistical 
E) Judgmental composite
F)Mechanical composite
G)Judgmental synthesis
H)Mechanical collation 
A) Pure judgment 
B) Trait rating method 
C) Profile interpretation 
D) Pure statistical 
E) Judgmental composite
F)Mechanical composite
G)Judgmental synthesis
H)Mechanical collation

Question 5

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy.
-Only identifies those applicants minimally qualified for the job

Accepted Answer

A) Multiple regression 
B) Multiple cutoffs 
C) Multiple hurdle 
D) Combination method 
E) profile matching 
A) Multiple regression 
B) Multiple cutoffs 
C) Multiple hurdle 
D) Combination method 
E) profile matching

Question 6

Which of the following is an advantage of the multiple cutoffs selection decision making model?

Accepted Answer

A) It narrows applicant pool to a smaller subset of qualified applicants 
B) It is less costly since applicant pool gets smaller at each stage 
C) It combines predictors optimally 
D) It minimizes error in prediction 
A) It narrows applicant pool to a smaller subset of qualified applicants 
B) It is less costly since applicant pool gets smaller at each stage 
C) It combines predictors optimally 
D) It minimizes error in prediction

Question 7

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy.
-A nonsequential procedure

Accepted Answer

A) Multiple regression 
B) Multiple cutoffs 
C) Multiple hurdle 
D) Combination method 
E) profile matching 
A) Multiple regression 
B) Multiple cutoffs 
C) Multiple hurdle 
D) Combination method 
E) profile matching

Question 8

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate method for collecting and combining predictor information.
-A receptionist is selected based on a judgment of performance in the interview.No ratings are made.

Accepted Answer

A) Pure judgment 
B) Trait rating method 
C) Profile interpretation 
D) Pure statistical 
E) Judgmental composite
F)Mechanical composite
G)Judgmental synthesis
H)Mechanical collation 
A) Pure judgment 
B) Trait rating method 
C) Profile interpretation 
D) Pure statistical 
E) Judgmental composite
F)Mechanical composite
G)Judgmental synthesis
H)Mechanical collation

Question 9

Using either the fixed or sliding band approach makes it possible to reduce adverse impact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

While objective strategies are useful for selection decision making,subjective strategies will always be more accurate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The combination method of selection decision making combines which of the following methods?

Accepted Answer

A) multiple cutoff; multiple regression 
B) multiple cutoff; profile matching 
C) multiple regression; profile matching 
D) multiple cutoff; multiple hurdles 
A) multiple cutoff; multiple regression 
B) multiple cutoff; profile matching 
C) multiple regression; profile matching 
D) multiple cutoff; multiple hurdles

Question 12

In decision making,the term "mechanical" refers to whether the data were either collected or combined using human judgment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy.
-When relatively small samples are used to determine weights,the weights may not be stable from one sample to the next

Accepted Answer

A) Multiple regression 
B) Multiple cutoffs 
C) Multiple hurdle 
D) Combination method 
E) profile matching 
A) Multiple regression 
B) Multiple cutoffs 
C) Multiple hurdle 
D) Combination method 
E) profile matching

Question 14

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate method for collecting and combining predictor information.
-An applicant applies for an administrative assistant job by responding to application and test questions via a computer terminal.The data collected are then combined by a formula calculated on a computer.The selection supervisor receives a printout that lists applicants in the order of their overall combined scores.

Accepted Answer

A) Pure judgment 
B) Trait rating method 
C) Profile interpretation 
D) Pure statistical 
E) Judgmental composite
F)Mechanical composite
G)Judgmental synthesis
H)Mechanical collation 
A) Pure judgment 
B) Trait rating method 
C) Profile interpretation 
D) Pure statistical 
E) Judgmental composite
F)Mechanical composite
G)Judgmental synthesis
H)Mechanical collation

Question 15

Bootstrapping is based on the assumption that people can make neither sound judgments nor articulate how they made those judgments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Under what conditions are false negative selection errors more costly to an organization? If you want to reduce false negative selection errors,which selection decision making strategies are most helpful?

Accepted Answer

False negative selection errors are more

Question 17

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy.
-Assumes predictors are additive

Accepted Answer

A) Multiple regression 
B) Multiple cutoffs 
C) Multiple hurdle 
D) Combination method 
E) profile matching 
A) Multiple regression 
B) Multiple cutoffs 
C) Multiple hurdle 
D) Combination method 
E) profile matching

Question 18

A trait rating strategy for collecting and combining predictive information is:

Accepted Answer

A) one in which judgmental data are collected and then are combined mechanically. 
B) one that first subjectively combines all information (both mechanical and judgmental) into a prediction about the applicant's likely success; this information is then mechanically combined with other information to create an overall score for the applicant. 
C) one that collects both judgmental and mechanical data and combines them mechanically. 
D) one in which data is collected mechanically and combined objectively. 
A) one in which judgmental data are collected and then are combined mechanically. 
B) one that first subjectively combines all information (both mechanical and judgmental) into a prediction about the applicant's likely success; this information is then mechanically combined with other information to create an overall score for the applicant. 
C) one that collects both judgmental and mechanical data and combines them mechanically. 
D) one in which data is collected mechanically and combined objectively.

Question 19

Which of the following is not a reason why a mechanical combination of data yield better results than a judgmental combination?

Accepted Answer

A) The accuracy of prediction may depend on the proper weighting of predictors. 
B) Data on additional applicants are added to already available data, so more accurate statistical models can be created. 
C) Decision makers relying on judgment can do better than a statistical model only if they are thorough, objective, and systematic in both collecting and combining the information. 
D) Decision makers are more likely to add considerable error if they are allowed to combine judgmentally both subjective data along with objective data. 
A) The accuracy of prediction may depend on the proper weighting of predictors. 
B) Data on additional applicants are added to already available data, so more accurate statistical models can be created. 
C) Decision makers relying on judgment can do better than a statistical model only if they are thorough, objective, and systematic in both collecting and combining the information. 
D) Decision makers are more likely to add considerable error if they are allowed to combine judgmentally both subjective data along with objective data.

Question 20

The biggest problem with top-down selection is that it will likely lead to adverse impact against legally protected racial/ethnic groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is an assumption of the multiple cutoffs selection decision making model?

Which of the following statistical methods can be used to establish "bands"?

A profile interpretation strategy for collecting and combining predictive information is:

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate method for collecting and combining predictor information. -Assessment centers used for managerial promotion decisions

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -Only identifies those applicants minimally qualified for the job

Which of the following is an advantage of the multiple cutoffs selection decision making model?

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -A nonsequential procedure

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate method for collecting and combining predictor information. -A receptionist is selected based on a judgment of performance in the interview.No ratings are made.

Using either the fixed or sliding band approach makes it possible to reduce adverse impact.

While objective strategies are useful for selection decision making,subjective strategies will always be more accurate.

The combination method of selection decision making combines which of the following methods?

In decision making,the term "mechanical" refers to whether the data were either collected or combined using human judgment.

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -When relatively small samples are used to determine weights,the weights may not be stable from one sample to the next

Bootstrapping is based on the assumption that people can make neither sound judgments nor articulate how they made those judgments.

Under what conditions are false negative selection errors more costly to an organization? If you want to reduce false negative selection errors,which selection decision making strategies are most helpful?

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -Assumes predictors are additive

A trait rating strategy for collecting and combining predictive information is:

Which of the following is not a reason why a mechanical combination of data yield better results than a judgmental combination?

The biggest problem with top-down selection is that it will likely lead to adverse impact against legally protected racial/ethnic groups.

An Introduction to Selection

Legal Issues in Selection

Human Resource Measurement in Selection

Reliability of Selection Measures

Validity of Selection Procedures

Job Analysis in Human Resource Selection

Recruitment of Applicants

Application Forms and Biodata Assessments, training and Experience Evaluations, and Reference Checks

The Selection Interview

Ability Tests for Selection

Personality Assessment for Selection

Performance Tests and Assessment Centers for Selection

Integrity Testing, drug Testing, and Graphology

Measures of Job Performance

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Exam 6: Strategies for Selection Decision Making

Which of the following is an assumption of the multiple cutoffs selection decision making model?

Which of the following statistical methods can be used to establish "bands"?

A profile interpretation strategy for collecting and combining predictive information is:

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate method for collecting and combining predictor information. -Assessment centers used for managerial promotion decisions

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -Only identifies those applicants minimally qualified for the job

Which of the following is an advantage of the multiple cutoffs selection decision making model?

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -A nonsequential procedure

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate method for collecting and combining predictor information. -A receptionist is selected based on a judgment of performance in the interview.No ratings are made.

Using either the fixed or sliding band approach makes it possible to reduce adverse impact.

While objective strategies are useful for selection decision making,subjective strategies will always be more accurate.

The combination method of selection decision making combines which of the following methods?

In decision making,the term "mechanical" refers to whether the data were either collected or combined using human judgment.

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -When relatively small samples are used to determine weights,the weights may not be stable from one sample to the next

Bootstrapping is based on the assumption that people can make neither sound judgments nor articulate how they made those judgments.

Under what conditions are false negative selection errors more costly to an organization? If you want to reduce false negative selection errors,which selection decision making strategies are most helpful?

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -Assumes predictors are additive

A trait rating strategy for collecting and combining predictive information is:

Which of the following is not a reason why a mechanical combination of data yield better results than a judgmental combination?

The biggest problem with top-down selection is that it will likely lead to adverse impact against legally protected racial/ethnic groups.

An Introduction to Selection

Legal Issues in Selection

Human Resource Measurement in Selection

Reliability of Selection Measures

Validity of Selection Procedures

Job Analysis in Human Resource Selection

Recruitment of Applicants

Application Forms and Biodata Assessments, training and Experience Evaluations, and Reference Checks

The Selection Interview

Ability Tests for Selection

Personality Assessment for Selection

Performance Tests and Assessment Centers for Selection

Integrity Testing, drug Testing, and Graphology

Measures of Job Performance

Filters