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
-Uses a d2 statistic

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Question 2

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

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Question 3

The judgmental composite strategy for collecting and combining predictive information is:

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A) one in which data are collected mechanically but combined judgmentally 
B) one in which all information (both mechanical and judgmental data) is first mechanically combined into a prediction about the applicant's likely success; then this prediction is judged in the context of other information about the applicant 
C) one that collects both judgmental and mechanical data and then combines them mechanically 
D) one in which judgmental data are collected, but they are combined mechanically

Question 4

A major disadvantage of the combination selection decision making method is that it is:

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A) less accurate than the multiple cutoff method. 
B) limiting because one predictor attribute cannot compensate for another. 
C) more costly than the multiple hurdle approach. 
D) less reliable than other methods.

Question 5

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

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Question 6

A pure judgment strategy for collecting and combining predictive information is:

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A) one in which judgmental predictor data are collected, but they are combined mechanically for selection decision making. 
B) one in which predictor data are collected mechanically, but combined judgmentally for selection decision making. 
C) one in which predictor data are both collected mechanically and combined mechanically for selection decision making. 
D) one in which judgmental predictor data are collected and combined subjectively for selection decision making.

Question 7

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 nonsequential procedure

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Question 8

Which of the following is a method in which data are both collected mechanically and combined mechanically?

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A) mechanical composition method 
B) profile interpretation method 
C) pure statistical method 
D) judgmental composite method

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
-Sometimes referred to as a compensatory method

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Question 10

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

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Question 11

A double stage strategy is a variant of which of the selection decision making models?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which of the following may result from a false negative error?

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A) It may be difficult to terminate the employee hired. 
B) The employee hired may create safety and productivity problems. 
C) The employee hired may cause a blockage in the organization's career path, causing other employees to voluntarily leave the organization. 
D) An applicant who would have been successful on the job is rejected.

Question 13

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

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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 hybrid of multiple cutoff and multiple regression approaches

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Question 15

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
-A receptionist is selected based on a judgment of performance in the interview.No ratings are made.

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Question 16

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 17

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
-Assessment centers used for managerial promotion decisions

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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
-Assumes predictors are linearly related to criterion

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Question 19

The biggest problem with top-down selection is that it will likely lead to adverse impact against legally protected racial/ethnic groups.

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 -Uses a d2 statistic

The judgmental composite strategy for collecting and combining predictive information is:

A major disadvantage of the combination selection decision making method is that it is:

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

A pure judgment strategy for collecting and combining predictive information is:

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 nonsequential procedure

Which of the following is a method in which data are both collected mechanically and combined mechanically?

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 -Sometimes referred to as a compensatory method

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

A double stage strategy is a variant of which of the selection decision making models?

Which of the following may result from a false negative error?

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 -A hybrid of multiple cutoff and multiple regression approaches

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 -Assumes predictors are linearly related to criterion

The biggest problem with top-down selection is that it will likely lead to adverse impact against legally protected racial/ethnic groups.