Question 1

As a selection tool,__________ blanks are commonly used.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As a selection tool,__________ blanks are commonly...

Question 2

In which of the following approaches does a decision maker look at the scores received by various applicants on predictors,and then use his/her judgment to evaluate the results?

Accepted Answer

A) multiple cutoff approach 
B) judgmental approach 
C) compensatory approach 
D) subjective approach 
E) non-discriminatory approach 
A) multiple cutoff approach 
B) judgmental approach 
C) compensatory approach 
D) subjective approach 
E) non-discriminatory approach

Question 3

One increasingly popular procedure for identifying future job behaviour and managerial potential is the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One increasingly popular procedure for identifying future...

Question 4

The selection process

Accepted Answer

A) is a means for an organization to achieve its objectives 
B) occurs after the orientation of staff 
C) will have no impact on the external realities of the organization 
D) is unnecessary in smaller firms 
E) occurs prior to recruitment practices 
A) is a means for an organization to achieve its objectives 
B) occurs after the orientation of staff 
C) will have no impact on the external realities of the organization 
D) is unnecessary in smaller firms 
E) occurs prior to recruitment practices

Question 5

A selection device's ability to yield consistent results over repeated measures is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A selection device's ability to yield consistent...

Question 6

The compensatory approach to hiring is used when

Accepted Answer

A) predictors are assumed to be independent 
B) scores for each predictor are evaluated on a pass or fail basis 
C) the applicant is hired based on what their expected compensation package (pay)would be 
D) affordability of the applicants compensation package (pay)is a predictor in the selection process 
E) performing well on one predictor can compensate for performing poorly on another 
A) predictors are assumed to be independent 
B) scores for each predictor are evaluated on a pass or fail basis 
C) the applicant is hired based on what their expected compensation package (pay)would be 
D) affordability of the applicants compensation package (pay)is a predictor in the selection process 
E) performing well on one predictor can compensate for performing poorly on another

Question 7

Included among the variety of employment tests are all the following except

Accepted Answer

A) knowledge tests 
B) integrity tests 
C) selection tests 
D) personality tests 
E) systemic tests 
A) knowledge tests 
B) integrity tests 
C) selection tests 
D) personality tests 
E) systemic tests

Question 8

One of the best pieces of evidence that an organization has an effective recruiting and selection process is the existence of efficient and __________ employees.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the best pieces of evidence...

Question 9

Background checks can now involve the use of social networking websites.This includes

Accepted Answer

A) the recruiter posting questions on the company's HR blog seeking input on applicants 
B) conducting searches through Google,other search engines and social media sites 
C) getting the applicant to provide access to their Facebook page 
D) creating personal profiles using age,race and political affiliations in order to make more informed hiring decisions 
E) HR specialists posing as friends to gain access to personal information about potential candidates 
A) the recruiter posting questions on the company's HR blog seeking input on applicants 
B) conducting searches through Google,other search engines and social media sites 
C) getting the applicant to provide access to their Facebook page 
D) creating personal profiles using age,race and political affiliations in order to make more informed hiring decisions 
E) HR specialists posing as friends to gain access to personal information about potential candidates

Question 10

Why should tests be validated? Why should they be reliable?

Accepted Answer

Tests should be validated to ensure that

Question 11

Assessment centres are able to predict managerial potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In most organizations the employment interview would come after a realistic job preview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The immediate supervisor should be involved in the employment interview at some point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In an organization that used realistic job previews,it would be common for these to occur __________ the employment interview(s).

Accepted Answer

The answer of In an organization that used realistic job...

Question 15

According to one study,regardless of organizational size one of the most commonly used selection tools is

Accepted Answer

A) application blanks 
B) personality tests 
C) honesty tests 
D) weighted application blanks 
E) interests inventories 
A) application blanks 
B) personality tests 
C) honesty tests 
D) weighted application blanks 
E) interests inventories

Question 16

For interviews to have high validity means that the interpretation of interview results should

Accepted Answer

A) not vary from one interviewer to another 
B) not correlate with job performance 
C) be done on time as scheduled 
D) be reviewed immediately by an human resource professional 
E) be held in confidence until the candidate is actually hired 
A) not vary from one interviewer to another 
B) not correlate with job performance 
C) be done on time as scheduled 
D) be reviewed immediately by an human resource professional 
E) be held in confidence until the candidate is actually hired

Question 17

An organization's stage in its life cycle should not be used to determine its selection strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Discuss five different question formats that can be used in interviewing prospective employees.

Accepted Answer

1. Open-ended questions: These questions

Question 19

Describe the most common approaches to validation.

Accepted Answer

The most common approaches to validation

Question 20

At the stage of the employment interview the potential employee's immediate __________ should be involved.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At the stage of the employment interview...

As a selection tool,__________ blanks are commonly used.

In which of the following approaches does a decision maker look at the scores received by various applicants on predictors,and then use his/her judgment to evaluate the results?

One increasingly popular procedure for identifying future job behaviour and managerial potential is the ____________________.

The selection process

A selection device's ability to yield consistent results over repeated measures is referred to as __________.

The compensatory approach to hiring is used when

Included among the variety of employment tests are all the following except

One of the best pieces of evidence that an organization has an effective recruiting and selection process is the existence of efficient and __________ employees.

Background checks can now involve the use of social networking websites.This includes

Why should tests be validated? Why should they be reliable?

Assessment centres are able to predict managerial potential.

In most organizations the employment interview would come after a realistic job preview.

The immediate supervisor should be involved in the employment interview at some point.

In an organization that used realistic job previews,it would be common for these to occur __________ the employment interview(s).

According to one study,regardless of organizational size one of the most commonly used selection tools is

For interviews to have high validity means that the interpretation of interview results should

An organization's stage in its life cycle should not be used to determine its selection strategy.

Discuss five different question formats that can be used in interviewing prospective employees.

Describe the most common approaches to validation.

At the stage of the employment interview the potential employee's immediate __________ should be involved.

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Exam 6: Selection

As a selection tool,__________ blanks are commonly used.

In which of the following approaches does a decision maker look at the scores received by various applicants on predictors,and then use his/her judgment to evaluate the results?

One increasingly popular procedure for identifying future job behaviour and managerial potential is the ____________________.

The selection process

A selection device's ability to yield consistent results over repeated measures is referred to as __________.

The compensatory approach to hiring is used when

Included among the variety of employment tests are all the following except

One of the best pieces of evidence that an organization has an effective recruiting and selection process is the existence of efficient and __________ employees.

Background checks can now involve the use of social networking websites.This includes

Why should tests be validated? Why should they be reliable?

Assessment centres are able to predict managerial potential.

In most organizations the employment interview would come after a realistic job preview.

The immediate supervisor should be involved in the employment interview at some point.

In an organization that used realistic job previews,it would be common for these to occur __________ the employment interview(s).

According to one study,regardless of organizational size one of the most commonly used selection tools is

For interviews to have high validity means that the interpretation of interview results should

An organization's stage in its life cycle should not be used to determine its selection strategy.

Discuss five different question formats that can be used in interviewing prospective employees.

Describe the most common approaches to validation.

At the stage of the employment interview the potential employee's immediate __________ should be involved.

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