Question 1

Selection strategy should do all the following except

Accepted Answer

A) reflect job requirements 
B) be linked to the organization's stage in its life cycle 
C) recognize organizational constraints 
D) recognize labour market realities 
E) reflect the strategy of the competition 
A) reflect job requirements 
B) be linked to the organization's stage in its life cycle 
C) recognize organizational constraints 
D) recognize labour market realities 
E) reflect the strategy of the competition

Question 2

Validity in testing refers to the fact that the test scores relate significantly to job performance or other relevant criterion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Among all selection techniques the most widely used technique is

Accepted Answer

A) written test 
B) reference 
C) in-depth interview 
D) psychological testing 
E) résumé 
A) written test 
B) reference 
C) in-depth interview 
D) psychological testing 
E) résumé

Question 4

The two most useful forms of structured interviews are __________ and __________ interviews.

Accepted Answer

behavioura

Question 5

In most organizations Step 1 in the selection process is

Accepted Answer

A) the preliminary reception of applicants 
B) administration of employment test(s) 
C) verification of reference(s) 
D) employment interview(s) 
E) realistic job preview 
A) the preliminary reception of applicants 
B) administration of employment test(s) 
C) verification of reference(s) 
D) employment interview(s) 
E) realistic job preview

Question 6

The multiple cutoff approach allows applicants to make up for a poor score in one predictor by a strong score in another predictor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The adverse effect of RJPs may be more candidates declining job offers when the working conditions do not appear appealing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Biographical information blanks (BIBs)is also referred to as "__________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of Biographical information blanks (BIBs)is also referred to...

Question 9

The subjective approach to hiring is also referred to as the clinical approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The purpose of the employment interview is to seek answers to a few broad questions including

Accepted Answer

A) can the applicant do the job? 
B) how many applicants are there? 
C) has the job analysis process been successful? 
D) the applicant's sex,family status,religion,and age 
E) when is their last day of work? 
A) can the applicant do the job? 
B) how many applicants are there? 
C) has the job analysis process been successful? 
D) the applicant's sex,family status,religion,and age 
E) when is their last day of work?

Question 11

Without differential validity a test

Accepted Answer

A) will not be valid for anyone 
B) is invalid regardless of any other circumstances 
C) may be valid for one group but not for another 
D) is not legal 
E) will not be reliable 
A) will not be valid for anyone 
B) is invalid regardless of any other circumstances 
C) may be valid for one group but not for another 
D) is not legal 
E) will not be reliable

Question 12

One method of integrity testing is the use of graphic responses tests.A method that is prohibited in some provinces by the Employment Standards Act is

Accepted Answer

A) handwritten tests 
B) attitude tests 
C) polygraph testing 
D) computer interactive testing 
E) employment testing 
A) handwritten tests 
B) attitude tests 
C) polygraph testing 
D) computer interactive testing 
E) employment testing

Question 13

The testing of job applicants for drugs in Canada is

Accepted Answer

A) illegal 
B) justifiable if it is a bona fide occupational requirement for the job 
C) used at the discretion of the employer 
D) taken voluntarily only if the applicant offers 
E) required by law for many jobs 
A) illegal 
B) justifiable if it is a bona fide occupational requirement for the job 
C) used at the discretion of the employer 
D) taken voluntarily only if the applicant offers 
E) required by law for many jobs

Question 14

The calibre of an organization's __________ will have a major impact on the successful execution of its strategy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The calibre of an organization's __________ will...

Question 15

Drug tests as an employment-related test would be considered to be a

Accepted Answer

A) integrity evaluation 
B) discriminatory test 
C) medical evaluation 
D) performance test 
E) psychological test 
A) integrity evaluation 
B) discriminatory test 
C) medical evaluation 
D) performance test 
E) psychological test

Question 16

Some factor(s)that define the type of selection procedure used by an organization include

Accepted Answer

A) the size of the organization,and the stage in the organizations growth 
B) the stage of organizational growth and the specific jobs involved 
C) the specific jobs involved only 
D) the size of the organization,the stage of organizational growth,and the specific jobs involved 
E) both the size of the organization and the specific jobs involved 
A) the size of the organization,and the stage in the organizations growth 
B) the stage of organizational growth and the specific jobs involved 
C) the specific jobs involved only 
D) the size of the organization,the stage of organizational growth,and the specific jobs involved 
E) both the size of the organization and the specific jobs involved

Question 17

The multiple cutoff approach to hiring is used when

Accepted Answer

A) scores for each predictor are evaluated on a pass or fail basis 
B) management predetermines the number of applicants that will proceed on to the next round 
C) there is first a group interview followed by individual interviews 
D) there is first a group interview followed by a panel interview 
E) the testing all takes place in the same day 
A) scores for each predictor are evaluated on a pass or fail basis 
B) management predetermines the number of applicants that will proceed on to the next round 
C) there is first a group interview followed by individual interviews 
D) there is first a group interview followed by a panel interview 
E) the testing all takes place in the same day

Question 18

To be successful,the selection strategy must ignore organizational constraints.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Structured questions that are job relevant and assess a job applicant's future behavioural intentions are critical for gaining valid insights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association maintains that drug testing should be banned because

Accepted Answer

A) Canadian society has a serious drug problem among blue collar workers 
B) drug tests are not indicators of safe performance in the here-and-now as they only measure past drug use 
C) it discriminates against the protected classes in the Employment Equity Act 
D) there is no evidence that drugs cause any harm 
E) drug dependant users are not a protected class of employees 
A) Canadian society has a serious drug problem among blue collar workers 
B) drug tests are not indicators of safe performance in the here-and-now as they only measure past drug use 
C) it discriminates against the protected classes in the Employment Equity Act 
D) there is no evidence that drugs cause any harm 
E) drug dependant users are not a protected class of employees

Selection strategy should do all the following except

Validity in testing refers to the fact that the test scores relate significantly to job performance or other relevant criterion.

Among all selection techniques the most widely used technique is

The two most useful forms of structured interviews are and interviews.

In most organizations Step 1 in the selection process is

The multiple cutoff approach allows applicants to make up for a poor score in one predictor by a strong score in another predictor.

The adverse effect of RJPs may be more candidates declining job offers when the working conditions do not appear appealing.

Biographical information blanks (BIBs)is also referred to as "__________."

The subjective approach to hiring is also referred to as the clinical approach.

The purpose of the employment interview is to seek answers to a few broad questions including

Without differential validity a test

One method of integrity testing is the use of graphic responses tests.A method that is prohibited in some provinces by the Employment Standards Act is

The testing of job applicants for drugs in Canada is

The calibre of an organization's __________ will have a major impact on the successful execution of its strategy.

Drug tests as an employment-related test would be considered to be a

Some factor(s)that define the type of selection procedure used by an organization include

The multiple cutoff approach to hiring is used when

To be successful,the selection strategy must ignore organizational constraints.

Structured questions that are job relevant and assess a job applicant's future behavioural intentions are critical for gaining valid insights.

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association maintains that drug testing should be banned because

Strategic Importance of Human Resource Management

Job Analysis and Design

Human Resource Planning

International Human Resource Management

Meeting Legal Requirements

Recruitment

Orientation, Training and Development and Career Planning

Performance Management

Compensation

Employee Benefits and Services

Managing Employee Relations

Ensuring Health and Safety in the Workplace

The Unionmanagement Framework

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Exam 6: Selection

Selection strategy should do all the following except

Validity in testing refers to the fact that the test scores relate significantly to job performance or other relevant criterion.

Among all selection techniques the most widely used technique is

The two most useful forms of structured interviews are __________ and __________ interviews.

In most organizations Step 1 in the selection process is

The multiple cutoff approach allows applicants to make up for a poor score in one predictor by a strong score in another predictor.

The adverse effect of RJPs may be more candidates declining job offers when the working conditions do not appear appealing.

Biographical information blanks (BIBs)is also referred to as "__________."

The subjective approach to hiring is also referred to as the clinical approach.

The purpose of the employment interview is to seek answers to a few broad questions including

Without differential validity a test

One method of integrity testing is the use of graphic responses tests.A method that is prohibited in some provinces by the Employment Standards Act is

The testing of job applicants for drugs in Canada is

The calibre of an organization's __________ will have a major impact on the successful execution of its strategy.

Drug tests as an employment-related test would be considered to be a

Some factor(s)that define the type of selection procedure used by an organization include

The multiple cutoff approach to hiring is used when

To be successful,the selection strategy must ignore organizational constraints.

Structured questions that are job relevant and assess a job applicant's future behavioural intentions are critical for gaining valid insights.

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association maintains that drug testing should be banned because

Strategic Importance of Human Resource Management

Job Analysis and Design

Human Resource Planning

International Human Resource Management

Meeting Legal Requirements

Recruitment

Orientation, Training and Development and Career Planning

Performance Management

Compensation

Employee Benefits and Services

Managing Employee Relations

Ensuring Health and Safety in the Workplace

The Unionmanagement Framework

Filters

The two most useful forms of structured interviews are and interviews.