Question 1

In a brief essay,discuss the differences between structured situational interviews and the streamlined interview process.

Accepted Answer

The structured situational interview is

Question 2

Nondirective interviews can be described as a general conversation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following terms refers to an interview conducted when an employee quits a firm?

Accepted Answer

A)  situational interview 
B)  appraisal interview 
C)  selection interview 
D)  screening interview 
E)  exit interview 
A)  situational interview 
B)  appraisal interview 
C)  selection interview 
D)  screening interview 
E)  exit interview

Question 4

Which of the following best explains why most firms do not provide rejected applicants with detailed explanations about the employment decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of technical abilities 
B)  adherence to federal laws 
C)  concerns about legal disputes 
D)  time required of line managers 
E)  associated costs of mailing letters 
A)  lack of technical abilities 
B)  adherence to federal laws 
C)  concerns about legal disputes 
D)  time required of line managers 
E)  associated costs of mailing letters

Question 5

What is the best way to avoid most interview errors?

Accepted Answer

A)  conduct panel interviews 
B)  conduct Web-based interviews 
C)  use a structured interviewing format 
D)  utilize computerized interviewing technology 
E)  ask only situational questions during the interview 
A)  conduct panel interviews 
B)  conduct Web-based interviews 
C)  use a structured interviewing format 
D)  utilize computerized interviewing technology 
E)  ask only situational questions during the interview

Question 6

Marion Franklin is the CEO of a local real estate company,Action Realty.The community has seen an increase in population over the last two years,and new neighborhoods are being built as a result.Marion's staff of realtors is very busy,and Marion needs to hire a new agent.Although Marion has hired agents in the past,they have not always turned out to be as successful as she had hoped.Marion is considering using the streamlined interview process to hire a new real estate agent. 
-Which of the following questions would be relevant for Marion to ask if personality is an important aspect of the realtor position?

Accepted Answer

A)  What career goals to you have for yourself? 
B)  How do you handle the stress and pressure associated with real estate? 
C)  What steps do you go through to determine the best price for a home? 
D)  What is the difference between assessed value and appraised value? 
E)  What do you like and dislike about selling real estate? 
A)  What career goals to you have for yourself? 
B)  How do you handle the stress and pressure associated with real estate? 
C)  What steps do you go through to determine the best price for a home? 
D)  What is the difference between assessed value and appraised value? 
E)  What do you like and dislike about selling real estate?

Question 7

The majority of selection interviews are one-on-one and sequential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Nondirective interviews follow no set format so the interviewer can ask follow-up questions and pursue points of interest as they develop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

During an interview,Tanya discusses her numerous accomplishments at previous jobs and praises the interviewer frequently.Tanya is most likely using ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  impression management 
B)  talent management 
C)  mixed motives 
D)  behavior modification 
E)  job enrichment 
A)  impression management 
B)  talent management 
C)  mixed motives 
D)  behavior modification 
E)  job enrichment

Question 10

How do nonverbal behaviors and impression management affect an interview?

Accepted Answer

An applicant's nonverbal behavior and us

Question 11

Why should both interviewers and interviewees prepare for an interview? Explain the benefits for each.

Accepted Answer

Interviewers need to prepare for an inte

Question 12

When an interview is used to predict future job performance on the basis of an applicant's oral responses to oral inquiries,it is called a(n)________ interview.

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal 
B)  group 
C)  selection 
D)  benchmark 
E)  background 
A)  verbal 
B)  group 
C)  selection 
D)  benchmark 
E)  background

Question 13

In a structured situational interview,interview questions should primarily address ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  emergency situations 
B)  essential job duties 
C)  occupational benefits 
D)  salary requirements 
E)  personality issues 
A)  emergency situations 
B)  essential job duties 
C)  occupational benefits 
D)  salary requirements 
E)  personality issues

Question 14

During an interview,a job candidate benefits from all of the following actions EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  using appropriate humor 
B)  learning about the employer 
C)  asking the interviewer questions 
D)  answering questions quickly 
E)  speaking enthusiastically 
A)  using appropriate humor 
B)  learning about the employer 
C)  asking the interviewer questions 
D)  answering questions quickly 
E)  speaking enthusiastically

Question 15

Which of the following traits is most likely to be assessed accurately during an interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  honesty 
B)  intelligence 
C)  agreeableness 
D)  conscientiousness 
E)  emotional stability 
A)  honesty 
B)  intelligence 
C)  agreeableness 
D)  conscientiousness 
E)  emotional stability

Question 16

What are some common errors that managers make during interviews? How can managers conduct an effective interview?

Accepted Answer

Potential interviewing errors to avoid i

Question 17

When developing a structured situational interview,the first step in the process is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  rate the job's main duties 
B)  create interview questions 
C)  write a job description 
D)  create benchmark answers 
E)  appoint the interview panel 
A)  rate the job's main duties 
B)  create interview questions 
C)  write a job description 
D)  create benchmark answers 
E)  appoint the interview panel

Question 18

Which of the following interview formats will most likely result in the highest validity?

Accepted Answer

A)  structured, situational 
B)  unstructured, situational 
C)  structured, behavioral 
D)  unstructured, behavioral 
E)  structured, job-related 
A)  structured, situational 
B)  unstructured, situational 
C)  structured, behavioral 
D)  unstructured, behavioral 
E)  structured, job-related

Question 19

What type of interview would most likely include the following: "It must be difficult to leave a company after such strong accusations of unethical behavior.Tell me about that"?

Accepted Answer

A)  situational 
B)  behavioral 
C)  stress 
D)  puzzle 
E)  mass 
A)  situational 
B)  behavioral 
C)  stress 
D)  puzzle 
E)  mass

Question 20

Which of the following terms refers to individuals asked by the EEOC to apply for employment which they do not intend to accept,for the sole purpose of uncovering unlawful discriminatory hiring practices?

Accepted Answer

A)  spies 
B)  moles 
C)  testers 
D)  insiders 
E)  graders 
A)  spies 
B)  moles 
C)  testers 
D)  insiders 
E)  graders

In a brief essay,discuss the differences between structured situational interviews and the streamlined interview process.

Nondirective interviews can be described as a general conversation.

Which of the following terms refers to an interview conducted when an employee quits a firm?

Which of the following best explains why most firms do not provide rejected applicants with detailed explanations about the employment decision?

What is the best way to avoid most interview errors?

The majority of selection interviews are one-on-one and sequential.

Nondirective interviews follow no set format so the interviewer can ask follow-up questions and pursue points of interest as they develop.

During an interview,Tanya discusses her numerous accomplishments at previous jobs and praises the interviewer frequently.Tanya is most likely using ________.

How do nonverbal behaviors and impression management affect an interview?

Why should both interviewers and interviewees prepare for an interview? Explain the benefits for each.

When an interview is used to predict future job performance on the basis of an applicant's oral responses to oral inquiries,it is called a(n)________ interview.

In a structured situational interview,interview questions should primarily address ________.

During an interview,a job candidate benefits from all of the following actions EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following traits is most likely to be assessed accurately during an interview?

What are some common errors that managers make during interviews? How can managers conduct an effective interview?

When developing a structured situational interview,the first step in the process is to ________.

Which of the following interview formats will most likely result in the highest validity?

What type of interview would most likely include the following: "It must be difficult to leave a company after such strong accusations of unethical behavior.Tell me about that"?

Which of the following terms refers to individuals asked by the EEOC to apply for employment which they do not intend to accept,for the sole purpose of uncovering unlawful discriminatory hiring practices?

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Equal Opportunity and the Law

The Manager's Role in Strategic Human Resource Management

Job Analysis

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Coaching, Careers, and Talent Management

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

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Ethics, Justice, and Fair Treatment in HR Management

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Exam 7: Interviewing Candidates

In a brief essay,discuss the differences between structured situational interviews and the streamlined interview process.

Nondirective interviews can be described as a general conversation.

Which of the following terms refers to an interview conducted when an employee quits a firm?

Which of the following best explains why most firms do not provide rejected applicants with detailed explanations about the employment decision?

What is the best way to avoid most interview errors?

The majority of selection interviews are one-on-one and sequential.

Nondirective interviews follow no set format so the interviewer can ask follow-up questions and pursue points of interest as they develop.

During an interview,Tanya discusses her numerous accomplishments at previous jobs and praises the interviewer frequently.Tanya is most likely using ________.

How do nonverbal behaviors and impression management affect an interview?

Why should both interviewers and interviewees prepare for an interview? Explain the benefits for each.

When an interview is used to predict future job performance on the basis of an applicant's oral responses to oral inquiries,it is called a(n)________ interview.

In a structured situational interview,interview questions should primarily address ________.

During an interview,a job candidate benefits from all of the following actions EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following traits is most likely to be assessed accurately during an interview?

What are some common errors that managers make during interviews? How can managers conduct an effective interview?

When developing a structured situational interview,the first step in the process is to ________.

Which of the following interview formats will most likely result in the highest validity?

What type of interview would most likely include the following: "It must be difficult to leave a company after such strong accusations of unethical behavior.Tell me about that"?

Which of the following terms refers to individuals asked by the EEOC to apply for employment which they do not intend to accept,for the sole purpose of uncovering unlawful discriminatory hiring practices?

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

The Manager's Role in Strategic Human Resource Management

Job Analysis

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Coaching, Careers, and Talent Management

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics, Justice, and Fair Treatment in HR Management

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Safety and Health

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Entrepreneurial Firms

Filters