Question 1

A new casino wants to hire about 1,000 employees for its new resort. Applicants are asked to complete an online questionnaire that will later be analyzed using computer software. Only those applicants who have previously worked in hotels and casinos will be considered eligible for the next step in the hiring process. This best exemplifies _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a compensatory approach to selection 
B)  job specialization 
C)  a pre-employment screening process 
D)  employee outplacement

Question 2

Ernest is applying for a job that will require him to carry heavy equipment. The employer tests his physical strength and endurance during the selection process. This is an example of a psychomotor test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Chinn has been a bus driver for a tour bus company for the past 15 years and has an excellent driving record. He had a back injury last year for which he is still undergoing treatment. If Chinn has an accident while driving one of the tour buses because of the effects of his medication and passengers are injured in the accident, the company will most likely be liable for _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  snap judgment 
B)  negligent hiring 
C)  negative emphasis 
D)  negligent retention

Question 4

Courts have ruled that screening candidates based on information obtained from their social media and networking profiles is legal and nondiscriminatory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Danica graduated from college during a severe economic recession. She then accepted a job as a trainer for a major national bank. Danica was one of the top candidates when she was hired by the bank. Three months into her job, she began to feel like she did not belong there because her values did not align with those of the company. This best exemplifies _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a poor person/organization fit 
B)  a realistic job preview 
C)  negligent hiring 
D)  job enlargement

Question 6

What are the circumstances in which an employer needs to combine predictors? What are the two ways of combining predictors?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the circumstances in which an...

Question 7

Marcus wants to become a firefighter in Redville. The physical requirements to qualify for the position of firefighter in Redville are rigorous, and applicants must pass several ability tests to be selected. Marcus has a hearing impairment, and this impairment alone causes him to be disqualified. He passes all the other physical and written tests that were conducted earlier. This scenario best exemplifies _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the compensatory approach to selection 
B)  summary dismissal 
C)  discrimination under the Judiciary Act 
D)  the multiple hurdles approach of combining predictors

Question 8

_____ indicates the right of an employer or an employee to terminate employment at any time with or without notice or cause (where applicable by state law).

Accepted Answer

A)  At-will employment 
B)  Summary dismissal 
C)  Due diligence 
D)  Contingency employment

Question 9

The problem of _____ occurs when interviewers decide whether an applicant is suitable for a job within the first two to four minutes of the interview and spend the rest of the time looking for evidence to support their decision.

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural noise 
B)  snap judgment 
C)  stereotyping 
D)  negative emphasis

Question 10

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits the use of drug tests until a job has been conditionally offered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following occurs when interviewers favor or select people whom they believe to be like themselves on the basis of a variety of personal factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  The halo effect 
B)  Cultural noise 
C)  Similarity bias 
D)  The horn effect

Question 12

Aaron is attending a job interview. The interviewers find that his cognitive scores are quite low, but he has great interpersonal skills. The interviewers decide to hire him and give him intensive training on their desk procedures. This is an example of the compensatory approach for combining predictors of work performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Jennifer has a minor hand tremor that affects her ability to write legibly. This would most likely lower Jennifer's score on the MacQuarie Test for Mechanical Ability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Reliability refers to how well a test measures what it claims to measure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A school hired a bus driver without conducting a multistate criminal background check; the school conducted a background check only in the state in which it is located. Subsequently, the driver was convicted of kidnapping one of the children who traveled in his bus. The prosecution in the case revealed that the driver had been convicted 10 years ago for a similar case in another state. In this scenario, the school is guilty of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  information falsification 
B)  stereotyping 
C)  compensatory hiring 
D)  negligent hiring

Question 16

What is the main purpose of pre-employment screening?

Accepted Answer

A)  To provide a realistic job preview to potential employees 
B)  To identify applicants with arrest records and convictions 
C)  To determine if applicants meet the minimum qualifications for job openings 
D)  To obtain information for equal employment opportunity and affirmative action reports

Question 17

In a structured interview, _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  all candidates are interviewed by the same interviewer 
B)  a set of prepared job-related questions are asked of all job applicants 
C)  inter-rater reliability and consistency are low 
D)  questions are designed to address all of the Big Five personality traits

Question 18

Scenic River had an opening for the position of City Manager. This opening attracted many applicants from all over the city. As part of the selection process, each applicant appeared one after another for the interview before the entire Scenic River Board. This best exemplifies a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  panel interview 
B)  group interview 
C)  biographical interview 
D)  situational interview

Question 19

Measurable or visible indicators of selection criteria are called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  reliable estimators 
B)  predictors 
C)  realistic job previews 
D)  scalars

Question 20

Why are medical examinations required in the selection process?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why are medical examinations required in the...

Exam 7: Selecting Human Resources

Ernest is applying for a job that will require him to carry heavy equipment. The employer tests his physical strength and endurance during the selection process. This is an example of a psychomotor test.

Courts have ruled that screening candidates based on information obtained from their social media and networking profiles is legal and nondiscriminatory.

What are the circumstances in which an employer needs to combine predictors? What are the two ways of combining predictors?

_____ indicates the right of an employer or an employee to terminate employment at any time with or without notice or cause (where applicable by state law) .

The problem of _____ occurs when interviewers decide whether an applicant is suitable for a job within the first two to four minutes of the interview and spend the rest of the time looking for evidence to support their decision.

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits the use of drug tests until a job has been conditionally offered.

Which of the following occurs when interviewers favor or select people whom they believe to be like themselves on the basis of a variety of personal factors?

Jennifer has a minor hand tremor that affects her ability to write legibly. This would most likely lower Jennifer's score on the MacQuarie Test for Mechanical Ability.

Reliability refers to how well a test measures what it claims to measure.

What is the main purpose of pre-employment screening?

In a structured interview, _____.

Scenic River had an opening for the position of City Manager. This opening attracted many applicants from all over the city. As part of the selection process, each applicant appeared one after another for the interview before the entire Scenic River Board. This best exemplifies a _____.

Measurable or visible indicators of selection criteria are called _____.

Why are medical examinations required in the selection process?