Question 1

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy.
a.Multiple regression
d.Combination method
b.Multiple cutoffs
e.profile matching
c.Multiple hurdle
-Most useful when physical abilities are essential for job performance

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following statements with...

Question 2

A trait rating strategy for collecting and combining predictive information is:

Accepted Answer

A) one in which judgmental data are collected and then are combined mechanically. 
B) one that first subjectively combines all information (both mechanical and judgmental) into a prediction about the applicant's likely success; this information is then mechanically combined with other information to create an overall score for the applicant. 
C) one that collects both judgmental and mechanical data and combines them mechanically. 
D) one in which data is collected mechanically and combined objectively.

Question 3

When using judgments from subject matter experts to develop cutoff scores a key concern for the courts is who served as an expert.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which selection decision making model is most appropriate to use when there is a tradeoff among predictors that does not affect overall job performance and there is a large sample size?

Accepted Answer

A) multiple regression 
B) multiple cutoffs 
C) multiple hurdle 
D) profile matching

Question 5

The combination method of selection decision making combines which of the following methods?

Accepted Answer

A) multiple cutoff; multiple regression 
B) multiple cutoff; profile matching 
C) multiple regression; profile matching 
D) multiple cutoff; multiple hurdles

Question 6

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy.
a.Multiple regression
d.Combination method
b.Multiple cutoffs
e.profile matching
c.Multiple hurdle
-A "double-stage strategy" is a variation of this approach

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following statements with...

Question 7

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate method for collecting and combining predictor information.
a.Pure judgment
e.Judgmental composite
b.Trait rating method
f.Mechanical composite
c.Profile interpretation
g.Judgmental synthesis
d.Pure statistical
h.
Mechanical collation
-Test scores and interview information are reviewed by a work team.Members of the work team make their individual predictions of the likely success of each applicant.These predictions are then entered with other information into a formula to predict the applicant's likely success on the job.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following statements with...

Question 8

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate method for collecting and combining predictor information.
a.Pure judgment
e.Judgmental composite
b.Trait rating method
f.Mechanical composite
c.Profile interpretation
g.Judgmental synthesis
d.Pure statistical
h.
Mechanical collation
-An applicant applies for an administrative assistant job by responding to application and test questions via a computer terminal.The data collected are then combined by a formula calculated on a computer.The selection supervisor receives a printout that lists applicants in the order of their overall combined scores.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following statements with...

Question 9

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy.
a.Multiple regression
d.Combination method
b.Multiple cutoffs
e.profile matching
c.Multiple hurdle
-Predictors are not additive

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following statements with...

Question 10

Which of the following is an assumption of the multiple regression selection decision making model?

Accepted Answer

A) Predictors are not additive or compensatory. 
B) The composite profile of successful employees is different from the composite profile of unsuccessful employees. 
C) A minimum amount of each KSA is necessary for successful job performance. 
D) The predictors are linearly related to the criterion.

Question 11

In decision making, the term "mechanical" refers to whether the data were either collected or combined using human judgment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The multiple hurdle approach is less costly than the multiple cutoff approach because:

Accepted Answer

A) rejected applicants rarely challenge decisions. 
B) the applicant pool never gets interviewed. 
C) the applicant pool becomes smaller at each stage of the selection process. 
D) the applicant pool becomes shallower at each stage of the selection process.

Question 13

When using fixed bands all applicants within the top band must be selected before applicants in lower bands can be chosen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy.
a.Multiple regression
d.Combination method
b.Multiple cutoffs
e.profile matching
c.Multiple hurdle
-A sequential procedure

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following statements with...

Question 15

Using either the fixed or sliding band approach makes it possible to reduce adverse impact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy.
a.Multiple regression
d.Combination method
b.Multiple cutoffs
e.profile matching
c.Multiple hurdle
-When relatively small samples are used to determine weights, the weights may not be stable from one sample to the next

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following statements with...

Question 17

Once bands have been created, which of the following selection specifications to choose individuals within the same band is NOT appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A) interpersonal skills 
B) job experience 
C) work habits 
D) race

Question 18

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy.
a.Multiple regression
d.Combination method
b.Multiple cutoffs
e.profile matching
c.Multiple hurdle
-Most appropriate in situations where subsequent training is long, complex, and expensive.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following statements with...

Question 19

False negative errors in selection are not a cause for concern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A false positive error occurs when the applicant passes through all of the selection phases, is employed, but proves unsuccessful on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Strategies for Selection Decision Making

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. a.Multiple regression d.Combination method b.Multiple cutoffs e.profile matching c.Multiple hurdle -Most useful when physical abilities are essential for job performance

A trait rating strategy for collecting and combining predictive information is:

When using judgments from subject matter experts to develop cutoff scores a key concern for the courts is who served as an expert.

Which selection decision making model is most appropriate to use when there is a tradeoff among predictors that does not affect overall job performance and there is a large sample size?

The combination method of selection decision making combines which of the following methods?

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. a.Multiple regression d.Combination method b.Multiple cutoffs e.profile matching c.Multiple hurdle -A "double-stage strategy" is a variation of this approach

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. a.Multiple regression d.Combination method b.Multiple cutoffs e.profile matching c.Multiple hurdle -Predictors are not additive

Which of the following is an assumption of the multiple regression selection decision making model?

In decision making, the term "mechanical" refers to whether the data were either collected or combined using human judgment.

The multiple hurdle approach is less costly than the multiple cutoff approach because:

When using fixed bands all applicants within the top band must be selected before applicants in lower bands can be chosen.

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. a.Multiple regression d.Combination method b.Multiple cutoffs e.profile matching c.Multiple hurdle -A sequential procedure

Using either the fixed or sliding band approach makes it possible to reduce adverse impact.

Once bands have been created, which of the following selection specifications to choose individuals within the same band is NOT appropriate?

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. a.Multiple regression d.Combination method b.Multiple cutoffs e.profile matching c.Multiple hurdle -Most appropriate in situations where subsequent training is long, complex, and expensive.

False negative errors in selection are not a cause for concern.

A false positive error occurs when the applicant passes through all of the selection phases, is employed, but proves unsuccessful on the job.