Exam 9: Application Forms and Biodata Assessments, training and Experience Evaluations, and Reference Checks

Negligent hiring occurs when:

Which of the following were found to provide reference data predictive of subsequent job performance?

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. -Please list any specific educational or job experiences you may have acquired during military service that you believe would be useful on the job for which you are applying.

Employers should use the holistic method of T&E evaluation rather than the competency-based approaches.

It is inappropriate to ask applicants about specific skills or education/training experiences acquired through military service.

Research shows that over time,most Fortune 500 firms have revised their application forms so they are now completely fair.

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. -Please provide the name,address,and telephone number of someone who should be contacted in case of an emergency.

It is recommended to use multiple application forms for different types of jobs in an organization.

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. -Please list any clubs or organizations in which you are a member that relate to the job for which you are applying.

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. -Would you please submit a photograph with your application for identification purposes?

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. -Do you have any hobbies that are related to the job for which you are making application?

In-person reference checks are not frequently used in most selection programs.

What conclusions can be inferred from research examining the appropriateness of items (i.e.,from an EEO standpoint)on application forms

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. -How would you describe your general physical health?

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. -After employment,a photograph must be taken of all employees.If employed,can you furnish a photograph?

The total score for a WAB is used like that of any personnel selection test to predict probable job success.

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. -Did you graduate from high school? From college?

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. -Please list your birthplace.

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. -While in school,did you participate in any activities or clubs that are related to the job for which you are applying?

For most organizations,one application form for all jobs in the organization is all that is needed.