Question 1

An "in-basket" test is an example of a _____ test.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological 
B)  psychomotor 
C)  work sample 
D)  physical ability

Question 2

Poor adaptation of an expatriate's spouse and/or family to the overseas location is a major factor in the failure of expatriate assignments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Jennifer, the HR employee of a company, sends an offer letter to the applicant who is significantly more promising than any of the other applicants. The letter welcomes the applicant to the company, and reads, "We look forward to many years of a mutually-beneficial, productive relationship." This language is appropriate because there is no offer of a permanent job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In her interview for a position as a bartender at a luxury hotel bar, Megan was asked "What would you do if one of the customers started slurring her words and began making off-color jokes that other customers in the bar could hear?" Such types of questions are typically asked in _____ interviews.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral 
B)  nondirective 
C)  situational 
D)  stress

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true about medical examinations and inquiries?

Accepted Answer

A)  A company may require applicants to take a drug test even before a conditional job offer has been made. 
B)  A preemployment health checklist can be required of applicants before a job offer is made, but physical medical exams cannot be requested until a job has been conditionally offered. 
C)  A drug test is considered a medical exam and cannot be administered unless a conditional job offer has been made. 
D)  Companies may ask questions about an applicant's current medical condition but not about past medical problems, even after a conditional job offer has been made.

Question 6

Roger, a new HR manager at Charlemagne Tools Inc., examines the application form that the company has been using for the last two years. According to the guidelines set by the EEOC and various court decisions, which of the following is an illegal question in the application form?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have you ever been convicted of a felony? 
B)  Can you perform the duties of the job with accommodation? 
C)  What is your driver's license number? 
D)  Who should we contact in case of emergency?

Question 7

The purpose of selection is _____, fitting a person to the right job.

Accepted Answer

A)  placement 
B)  orientation 
C)  recruitment 
D)  staffing

Question 8

A nondirective interview allows the interviewer to improvise and pursue interesting nonroutine discussions. Consequently, the nondirective interview is more likely to turn up critical information that can be compared across applicants than a prepared list of questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

_____ measure dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and arm-hand steadiness.

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical ability tests 
B)  Work sample tests 
C)  Aptitude tests 
D)  Psychomotor tests

Question 10

What is the main purpose of an applicant flow form?

Accepted Answer

A)  To report applicant demographic data to the EEOC 
B)  To document that the employer asked each applicant to voluntarily provide demographic data 
C)  To use the protected class status of individuals to make hiring decisions 
D)  To collect EEO data that the applicant is required by law to provide

Question 11

Amanda has applied for a job and has taken a number of selection tests. She has not been given a conditional job offer. Which of the following tests can she refuse to take because it will be considered illegal under the ADA?

Accepted Answer

A)  A step test for endurance 
B)  An English fluency test 
C)  A test to demonstrate her ability to use photo editing software 
D)  An honesty test

Question 12

Describe the relationship among job performance, selection criteria, and predictors in the employee selection process.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

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)  Halo effect 
B)  Cultural noise 
C)  Similarity bias 
D)  First impression error

Question 14

On the Big Five personality framework, Bob has tested as broad-minded, curious, and original, which would mean that he is extroverted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the context of selection and placement, what is meant by the term "mismatch"?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

In a situational interview, applicants are required to give specific examples of how they have handled a problem in the past.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following types of selection interviews is unstructured?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioral interview 
B)  Situational interview 
C)  Competency interview 
D)  Nondirective interview

Question 18

"Aaron might not be the sharpest person I know, since his cognitive scores are pretty low. But he showed wonderful interpersonal skills with guests in our simulations. I suggest that we hire him, and give him some intense training on our desk procedures." This is an example of the compensatory approach to combining predictors of work performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the attraction-selection-attrition (ASA) theory?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

"Interviews are the most widely used, but the least valid selection method." Discuss this statement. What are some of the uses and problems associated with employment interviews?

Accepted Answer

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Exam 7: Selecting Human Resources

An "in-basket" test is an example of a _____ test.

Poor adaptation of an expatriate's spouse and/or family to the overseas location is a major factor in the failure of expatriate assignments.

In her interview for a position as a bartender at a luxury hotel bar, Megan was asked "What would you do if one of the customers started slurring her words and began making off-color jokes that other customers in the bar could hear?" Such types of questions are typically asked in _____ interviews.

Which of the following statements is true about medical examinations and inquiries?

Roger, a new HR manager at Charlemagne Tools Inc., examines the application form that the company has been using for the last two years. According to the guidelines set by the EEOC and various court decisions, which of the following is an illegal question in the application form?

The purpose of selection is _____, fitting a person to the right job.

A nondirective interview allows the interviewer to improvise and pursue interesting nonroutine discussions. Consequently, the nondirective interview is more likely to turn up critical information that can be compared across applicants than a prepared list of questions.

_____ measure dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and arm-hand steadiness.

What is the main purpose of an applicant flow form?

Amanda has applied for a job and has taken a number of selection tests. She has not been given a conditional job offer. Which of the following tests can she refuse to take because it will be considered illegal under the ADA?

Describe the relationship among job performance, selection criteria, and predictors in the employee selection process.

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?

On the Big Five personality framework, Bob has tested as broad-minded, curious, and original, which would mean that he is extroverted.

In the context of selection and placement, what is meant by the term "mismatch"?

In a situational interview, applicants are required to give specific examples of how they have handled a problem in the past.

Which of the following types of selection interviews is unstructured?

What is the attraction-selection-attrition (ASA) theory?

"Interviews are the most widely used, but the least valid selection method." Discuss this statement. What are some of the uses and problems associated with employment interviews?