Exam 6: Selecting Employees and Placing Them in Jobs

Ricky Jones,a 33-year old unemployed software engineer,had applied for a job in SeaTech Inc.,a Florida-based software company.He had mentioned his former project manager as his reference in the application form.But he was rejected soon after the HR of SeaTech called his former manager and learnt that Ricky was involved in an issue of sexual misconduct.Sensing this to be the reason for his rejection at SeaTech,Ricky threatened to sue his former manager on charges of _____.

During an interview for a sales position at Cart-Logistics Inc.,a candidate is asked about what he would do to regain business with a client whose consignment was damaged during a business transaction with Cart-Logistics.This is an example of a(n)_____ interview.

Under the ADA,when an employer makes hiring decisions,he is permitted to use employment physical exams that could reveal a psychological or physical disability.

For tests that measure abstract qualities such as intelligence or leadership skills,validity would best be established by _____ validation.

Which type of interview allows the interviewer discretion in choosing the questions to be asked and generally includes open-ended questions about the candidate's strengths,weaknesses,career goals,and work experience?

Discuss the steps of the selection process.

The multiple-hurdle model is based on a process of increasing the number of candidates at each stage of the selection process.

Employers use application forms for all of the following reasons EXCEPT that:

The results of a personality test are the most reliable.

What is race norming?

Most organizations check references as soon as they receive the candidate's application form.

Sean Mathers,a recruiter for a retail firm,is looking for candidates to fill a sales position.Since the job requires the salesperson to interact with customers,Sean is looking for candidates who are expressive and convincing with customers.He also wants the candidates to be friendly and social.Which one of the "Big Five" traits is Sean looking for in particular?

Which of the following is a concern relating to the use of cognitive ability tests?

An application form can request information regarding an applicant's marital status and race.

Which of the following best describes content validity?

Which of the following is true about job performance tests?

Which of the following is true about cognitive ability tests?

Tests designed to measure such mental skills as verbal skills,quantitative skills,and reasoning ability are referred to as _____ tests.

The process of arriving at a selection decision in which a very high score on one type of assessment can make up for a low score on another is termed the _____ model.

The process of selecting employees remains constant for all organizations and for all jobs.