Question 1

__________ refers to the extent to which two or more interviewers' assessments are consistent with each other.

Accepted Answer

A)  The consistency factor 
B)  Rater validity 
C)  Interrater reliability 
D)  Assessment consistency 
A)  The consistency factor 
B)  Rater validity 
C)  Interrater reliability 
D)  Assessment consistency

Question 2

The _______________ approach is the process of reaching a selection decision by requiring job candidates to meet basic minimum requirements at each stage of the process.

Accepted Answer

A)  compensatory model 
B)  low walls 
C)  multiple hurdle 
D)  stair-step 
A)  compensatory model 
B)  low walls 
C)  multiple hurdle 
D)  stair-step

Question 3

Describe construct validity.

Accepted Answer

A construct is a trait that is not typic

Question 4

____________ refers to the degree to which using a selection system improves the quality of the individuals being selected by the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Yield 
B)  Return 
C)  Utility 
D)  Gain 
A)  Yield 
B)  Return 
C)  Utility 
D)  Gain

Question 5

An organization that wishes to use personality as a criterion must be certain that successful and unsuccessful employees can be distinguished in terms of their personalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Research indicates that unstructured interviews will generally be more reliable and valid than structured interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The text suggested all of the following interview tips except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early 
B)  Avoid direct eye contact 
C)  Meditate before you arrive 
D)  Use a firm handshake 
A)  Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early 
B)  Avoid direct eye contact 
C)  Meditate before you arrive 
D)  Use a firm handshake

Question 8

Candidates for a job ______ be screened out by arbitrary height,weight,or similar requirements.

Accepted Answer

A)  can generally be 
B)  generally cannot 
C)  should 
D)  can legally but should not 
A)  can generally be 
B)  generally cannot 
C)  should 
D)  can legally but should not

Question 9

_______________ refers to an ability to visualize things on paper as they appear in actual,three-dimensional space.

Accepted Answer

A)  Spatial relations 
B)  Numerical reasoning 
C)  Logical reasoning 
D)  Special relations 
A)  Spatial relations 
B)  Numerical reasoning 
C)  Logical reasoning 
D)  Special relations

Question 10

A job sample performance test requires that the applicant actually do a sample of the work that the job involves.Which of the following is not an example of a valid performance test.

Accepted Answer

A)  Programming test for computer programmers 
B)  Taste test for fast-food counter help 
C)  Typing test for secretarial help 
D)  Simulated "in basket" test 
A)  Programming test for computer programmers 
B)  Taste test for fast-food counter help 
C)  Typing test for secretarial help 
D)  Simulated "in basket" test

Question 11

What are the four steps in a predictive-validity study for a given test?

Accepted Answer

(1)Administer the test to a large sample

Question 12

Describe how the Rorschach Inkblot Test is used in selection.

Accepted Answer

The person responding is asked to tell w

Question 13

Which of the following is a potential problem associated with the use of concurrent validation?

Accepted Answer

A)  This method uses experienced employees,which can bias the validation 
B)  Present employees often balk at completing tests 
C)  The least skilled and least able employees have probably been terminated,demoted,or transferred,which can restrict the range of test scores 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  This method uses experienced employees,which can bias the validation 
B)  Present employees often balk at completing tests 
C)  The least skilled and least able employees have probably been terminated,demoted,or transferred,which can restrict the range of test scores 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 14

Self-efficacy is associated with all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Work-related performance 
B)  Career choice 
C)  Learning 
D)  Political affiliation 
A)  Work-related performance 
B)  Career choice 
C)  Learning 
D)  Political affiliation

Question 15

Identify three things that an application blank should not force applicants to reveal about themselves.

Accepted Answer

Any three of the fol

Question 16

Which of the following is the last step of a typical selection decision process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employment interview 
B)  Physical examination 
C)  Employment tests 
D)  Reference checks 
A)  Employment interview 
B)  Physical examination 
C)  Employment tests 
D)  Reference checks

Question 17

It usually is safe to assume that anyone who has successfully completed high school or its equivalent __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  has a "clear" criminal record 
B)  has basic reading,writing,arithmetic,and interpersonal skills 
C)  has basic reading and writing skills but may not have adequate arithmetic skills 
D)  Generally HR managers make no assumptions regarding HS graduations. 
A)  has a "clear" criminal record 
B)  has basic reading,writing,arithmetic,and interpersonal skills 
C)  has basic reading and writing skills but may not have adequate arithmetic skills 
D)  Generally HR managers make no assumptions regarding HS graduations.

Question 18

Anyone interested in selecting a test for use in personnel selection can begin with the _______________,which summarizes many of the tests and includes a brief evaluation of their effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mental Measurements Yearbook 
B)  Mental Effectiveness Handbook 
C)  Military Measurements Workbook 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  Mental Measurements Yearbook 
B)  Mental Effectiveness Handbook 
C)  Military Measurements Workbook 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 19

As a category for selection decisions,personal characteristics include all of the following except _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  age 
B)  gender 
C)  education 
D)  marital status 
A)  age 
B)  gender 
C)  education 
D)  marital status

Question 20

All states have virtually identical laws that limit an organization's ability to test applicants for drug use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

__________ refers to the extent to which two or more interviewers' assessments are consistent with each other.

The _______________ approach is the process of reaching a selection decision by requiring job candidates to meet basic minimum requirements at each stage of the process.

Describe construct validity.

____________ refers to the degree to which using a selection system improves the quality of the individuals being selected by the organization.

An organization that wishes to use personality as a criterion must be certain that successful and unsuccessful employees can be distinguished in terms of their personalities.

Research indicates that unstructured interviews will generally be more reliable and valid than structured interviews.

The text suggested all of the following interview tips except:

Candidates for a job ______ be screened out by arbitrary height,weight,or similar requirements.

_______________ refers to an ability to visualize things on paper as they appear in actual,three-dimensional space.

A job sample performance test requires that the applicant actually do a sample of the work that the job involves.Which of the following is not an example of a valid performance test.

What are the four steps in a predictive-validity study for a given test?

Describe how the Rorschach Inkblot Test is used in selection.

Which of the following is a potential problem associated with the use of concurrent validation?

Self-efficacy is associated with all of the following except:

Identify three things that an application blank should not force applicants to reveal about themselves.

Which of the following is the last step of a typical selection decision process?

It usually is safe to assume that anyone who has successfully completed high school or its equivalent __________.

Anyone interested in selecting a test for use in personnel selection can begin with the _______________,which summarizes many of the tests and includes a brief evaluation of their effectiveness.

As a category for selection decisions,personal characteristics include all of the following except _______.

All states have virtually identical laws that limit an organization's ability to test applicants for drug use.

Human Resource Management

A Strategic Management Approach to Human Resource Management

Legal Environment of Human Resource Management Equal Employment Opportunity

Global Human Resource Management

Human Resource Planning

Job Analysis and Design

Recruitment

Performance Evaluation and Management

Compensation: An Overview

Compensation: Methods and Policies

Employee Benefits and Services

Training and Development

Career Planning and Development

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Managing Employee Discipline

Promoting Safety and Health

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Exam 8: Selecting Effective Employees

__________ refers to the extent to which two or more interviewers' assessments are consistent with each other.

The _______________ approach is the process of reaching a selection decision by requiring job candidates to meet basic minimum requirements at each stage of the process.

Describe construct validity.

____________ refers to the degree to which using a selection system improves the quality of the individuals being selected by the organization.

An organization that wishes to use personality as a criterion must be certain that successful and unsuccessful employees can be distinguished in terms of their personalities.

Research indicates that unstructured interviews will generally be more reliable and valid than structured interviews.

The text suggested all of the following interview tips except:

Candidates for a job ______ be screened out by arbitrary height,weight,or similar requirements.

_______________ refers to an ability to visualize things on paper as they appear in actual,three-dimensional space.

A job sample performance test requires that the applicant actually do a sample of the work that the job involves.Which of the following is not an example of a valid performance test.

What are the four steps in a predictive-validity study for a given test?

Describe how the Rorschach Inkblot Test is used in selection.

Which of the following is a potential problem associated with the use of concurrent validation?

Self-efficacy is associated with all of the following except:

Identify three things that an application blank should not force applicants to reveal about themselves.

Which of the following is the last step of a typical selection decision process?

It usually is safe to assume that anyone who has successfully completed high school or its equivalent __________.

Anyone interested in selecting a test for use in personnel selection can begin with the _______________,which summarizes many of the tests and includes a brief evaluation of their effectiveness.

As a category for selection decisions,personal characteristics include all of the following except _______.

All states have virtually identical laws that limit an organization's ability to test applicants for drug use.

Human Resource Management

A Strategic Management Approach to Human Resource Management

Legal Environment of Human Resource Management Equal Employment Opportunity

Global Human Resource Management

Human Resource Planning

Job Analysis and Design

Recruitment

Performance Evaluation and Management

Compensation: An Overview

Compensation: Methods and Policies

Employee Benefits and Services

Training and Development

Career Planning and Development

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Managing Employee Discipline

Promoting Safety and Health

Filters