Exam 9: External Selection II

The correlation between structured interviews and cognitive ability tests is ________.

Situational interviews assess an applicant's ability to project what his/her behavior would be in the future.

Some critics argue that because emotional intelligence (EI) is so closely related to intelligence and personality, once you control for these factors, EI has nothing unique to offer.

Research suggests that job knowledge tests have relatively poor validity in predicting job performance.

80% of organizations use some sort of ability test in selection decisions.

Applicants tend to react very negatively to the interview.

Which of the following cognitive abilities appear to reflect general intelligence?

What are the most useful personality traits, in order, for selection contexts?

This personality trait is associated with better performance, higher job satisfaction, and lower adaptability on the job.

The construct of "integrity" is well understood.

Individuals who use drugs have been shown to have higher levels of absenteeism and counterproductive work behaviors.

Applicants' reactions to interviews tend to be ________.

Contingent assessment methods are always used in the selection process.

Work samples and performance tests are useful for a broad range of jobs, although they are difficult to use in ________ jobs.

The starting point for the structured interview is the job rewards matrix.

Which of the following is true regarding research on the validity of personality tests?

Evidence suggests that faking or enhancement almost never occurs on personality tests.

Contingent assessment methods are used to make sure that tentative job offer recipients meet certain qualifications for the job.

The two major types of ability tests are aptitude and achievement.

The biggest reason cognitive tests are not widely used in selection is the difficulty associated with their administration.