Exam 5: Recruiting and Selecting Employees

Additional Case 5.1 About a year ago, Powley Publishing began looking for a new managing editor for its home and garden magazine. The previous editor retired after 25 years on the job. The editors and the HR department debated about the key requirements for a new managing editor. Some felt it was knowledge of the business, others thought it was interpersonal skills. A few others believed it was the ability to attract writing talent and subscribers. Finally, it was decided that HR would screen candidates, and the editors would interview finalists in conjunction with HR. The HR director would make the final choice to avoid competition among the editors. Advertisements were placed nationally. A number of candidates were tested and interviewed by the HR manager, and references were checked. After a long search, a new managing editor, Jeff, was hired, but it quickly became apparent that a poor selection had been made. Although Jeff was competent, his overbearing management style drove two talented editors to leave for jobs with competitors. Jeff fulfilled all tasks of the position except soliciting writers and subscribers. In addition, Jeff offered no ideas or direction about increasing circulation. After 10 months, the publisher let Jeff go and began looking for a new managing editor. This time, the firm wants to find someone who is willing to tackle all tasks of the position and who has the right skills and personality mix. The firm wants someone who can start quickly and doesn't require significant training. The ability to innovate is less critical than the motivation to work hard. Recruiting funds are very limited. -Refer to Additional Case 5.1.Which of the following is most likely true given the problems associated with Jeff?

The process of orienting new employees to the organization,or the unit in which they will be working,is referred to as ________.

In response to a lawsuit by an unsuccessful job applicant,your HRM department has compared previous applicants' scores on the test to their rates of success in the job.A high correlation arises,demonstrating that the test:

Richard has a very high motivation to perform a job well but is somewhat inept.He should be hired because his motivation will offset his lack of ability.

DF Enterprises often recruits former employees when positions become available.What is the most likely benefit of this strategy?

Additional Case 5.3 You are a middle manager looking for a first-line supervisor. The selection criteria in priority order are: 1) the ability to learn and adapt to a changing job, 2) willingness to perform the job assigned under its current conditions, and 3) strong verbal and quantitative skills. In addition, the cost of the selection process is a concern since you want to look at a broad range of candidates. The firm has about 500 employees and is a federal contractor. There is a racial imbalance among the management team, which favors white males. No evidence of discrimination exists, and the firm has never received a discrimination complaint. The firm's hourly employees are about 50% female and 35% minority. You have actively sought to provide access to disabled employees. Two years ago, the firm experienced an incident in which one employee became violent and injured several other employees. The firm was held liable for the occurrence. -Refer to Additional Case 5.3.The best way to combine predictors used in the selection process would be a:

Additional Case 5.3 You are a middle manager looking for a first-line supervisor. The selection criteria in priority order are: 1) the ability to learn and adapt to a changing job, 2) willingness to perform the job assigned under its current conditions, and 3) strong verbal and quantitative skills. In addition, the cost of the selection process is a concern since you want to look at a broad range of candidates. The firm has about 500 employees and is a federal contractor. There is a racial imbalance among the management team, which favors white males. No evidence of discrimination exists, and the firm has never received a discrimination complaint. The firm's hourly employees are about 50% female and 35% minority. You have actively sought to provide access to disabled employees. Two years ago, the firm experienced an incident in which one employee became violent and injured several other employees. The firm was held liable for the occurrence. -Refer to Additional Case 5.3.The best selection tool for assessing your number one criterion is:

Which term refers to the extent to which a technique measures an intended skill?

Steve,an HR supervisor at APEX construction,has recently noticed a shortage of skilled workers due to a building boom in the area.He must find new workers quickly because it is uncertain how long the boom will last.He decides to hire nontraditional laborers.The most likely disadvantage of using nontraditional laborers is the:

Recent studies of MBA graduates have found that the early career success of these graduates seems to be a function of:

What is the primary reason for a firm to have its HR department manage the staffing process?

If a firm is concerned about changing EEO-related balances among its employee base,it should NOT use:

Federal employment laws prevent employers from viewing applicants' Facebook pages.

Which of the following is most likely a true statement about recruiting employees in a protected class?

Which of the following subjects is appropriate to address on an application form?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of traditional interviews and structured interviews when making staffing decisions? What topics should be avoided to ensure that interviews are legal?

Many former employers are reluctant to give references for fear of liability if the reference keeps the former employee from getting a job.The courts have held that employers have a "qualified privilege" if the employer:

Questions developed from the critical incident technique for the purpose of discovering how job candidates would respond to work-related events are called:

It is generally held in the U.S.that graphology is:

A manager wants to combine selection tools to help him make a staffing decision.He wants to make a preliminary selection after administering each instrument.He is most likely using a ________ strategy.