Question 1

There are many online recruitment companies that help organizations with online candidate sourcing, job board posting management, and many other electronic methods to attract job seekers to organization positions.These companies are increasingly offering more online recruitment and selection services that are much more than just posting job advertisements online.Give an example of how companies can incorporate technology to screen applicants online either through their own company career website or by using a large national or international website.Describe some potential benefits and challenges of online screening.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Scenario 7-1
Medical Office Assistant
Okanagan Medical Clinic (OMC), Kelowna, B.C.
We are looking for a Medical Office Assistant (MOA) to join our medical team.The primary focus of the MOA position is to provide office administration support services to two medical doctors.The essential functions and responsibilities include the following: as a primary point of contact, answers phones and gathers patient information, ensuring all patients are greeted professionally, while showing respect and patience; and uses health-care software and MS office computer applications to schedule appointments and prepare reports, insurance forms, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories, transcriptions, and medical records.The incumbent exercises adaptability, initiative, organization, time management, and independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks.
The successful candidate must possess strong written and oral communication skills and an advanced knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Access, and PowerPoint.The applicant must be able to work and communicate effectively in a small business team environment and build effective interpersonal working relationships with professional employees and clients.The standard office hours include some evening and weekend work.MOAs are routinely required to lift medical equipment and/or supplies weighing up to 10 kilograms and are regularly exposed to contagious diseases.
Required qualifications include completion of Grade 12 plus graduation from either an MOA or office administration certificate program.Bookkeeping and medical industry experience would be considered a highly weighted asset.
This is a full-time position effective immediately.The salary is competitive and will depend on education and experience, Please apply in confidence by email to omc@okanagan.bc.ca.
-Refer to Scenario 7-1.The doctors at OMC have often used a rough and quick hiring interview process in selecting MOAs.They are not clear on the distinction between a screening interview and a selection interview.Which of the following best defines screening

Accepted Answer

A) identifying individuals from the applicant pool who have minimum qualifications for the targeted position 
B) ensuring that the four designated groups are screened for employment equity criteria 
C) determining if the knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the minimum qualifications for the position 
D) selecting the most qualified applicants for the targeted position

Question 3

Scenario 7-1
Medical Office Assistant
Okanagan Medical Clinic (OMC), Kelowna, B.C.
We are looking for a Medical Office Assistant (MOA) to join our medical team.The primary focus of the MOA position is to provide office administration support services to two medical doctors.The essential functions and responsibilities include the following: as a primary point of contact, answers phones and gathers patient information, ensuring all patients are greeted professionally, while showing respect and patience; and uses health-care software and MS office computer applications to schedule appointments and prepare reports, insurance forms, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories, transcriptions, and medical records.The incumbent exercises adaptability, initiative, organization, time management, and independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks.
The successful candidate must possess strong written and oral communication skills and an advanced knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Access, and PowerPoint.The applicant must be able to work and communicate effectively in a small business team environment and build effective interpersonal working relationships with professional employees and clients.The standard office hours include some evening and weekend work.MOAs are routinely required to lift medical equipment and/or supplies weighing up to 10 kilograms and are regularly exposed to contagious diseases.
Required qualifications include completion of Grade 12 plus graduation from either an MOA or office administration certificate program.Bookkeeping and medical industry experience would be considered a highly weighted asset.
This is a full-time position effective immediately.The salary is competitive and will depend on education and experience, Please apply in confidence by email to omc@okanagan.bc.ca.
-Refer to Scenario 7-1.What are the screening procedures at OMC designed to do

Accepted Answer

A) choose candidates for further assessment 
B) rank candidates from best to worst 
C) increase the applicant pool 
D) select job applications

Question 4

What concept refers to the proportion of applicants who are hired for one or more positions

Accepted Answer

A) selection ratio 
B) screening 
C) efficiency 
D) applicant pool

Question 5

Which methods determine if an applicant is most qualified for the job

Accepted Answer

A) employment testing and employment interview 
B) résumé and screening interview 
C) reference checks and employment testing 
D) weighted application blank and employment testing

Question 6

Which of the following types of information found in résumés is most useful for predicting job success

Accepted Answer

A) academic achievement 
B) education 
C) extracurricular activities 
D) work experience

Question 7

Individuals who are predicted to perform successfully for a given position, but who do not perform as satisfactorily when placed on the job, are referred to as false negatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Job applicants have to be screened with great care.Explain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Job applicants have to be screened with...

Question 9

What are screening procedures designed to do

Accepted Answer

A) reduce the number of job applicants 
B) eliminate candidates less likely to perform the job effectively 
C) decide which applicant should be offered the job 
D) identify KSAOs required for top job performance

Question 10

Which of the following describes the result of a research study that examined the relationship between recruiters' evaluations of candidates based on Facebook profiles and candidates' subsequent performance on the job

Accepted Answer

A) Highly rated candidates became high-performing employees. 
B) Low-rated candidates were not offered jobs. 
C) Recruiter ratings were poor predictors of job performance between recruiter ratings and candidate job performance. 
D) Male applicants were favoured over female candidates.

Question 11

Scenario 7-1
Medical Office Assistant
Okanagan Medical Clinic (OMC), Kelowna, B.C.
We are looking for a Medical Office Assistant (MOA) to join our medical team.The primary focus of the MOA position is to provide office administration support services to two medical doctors.The essential functions and responsibilities include the following: as a primary point of contact, answers phones and gathers patient information, ensuring all patients are greeted professionally, while showing respect and patience; and uses health-care software and MS office computer applications to schedule appointments and prepare reports, insurance forms, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories, transcriptions, and medical records.The incumbent exercises adaptability, initiative, organization, time management, and independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks.
The successful candidate must possess strong written and oral communication skills and an advanced knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Access, and PowerPoint.The applicant must be able to work and communicate effectively in a small business team environment and build effective interpersonal working relationships with professional employees and clients.The standard office hours include some evening and weekend work.MOAs are routinely required to lift medical equipment and/or supplies weighing up to 10 kilograms and are regularly exposed to contagious diseases.
Required qualifications include completion of Grade 12 plus graduation from either an MOA or office administration certificate program.Bookkeeping and medical industry experience would be considered a highly weighted asset.
This is a full-time position effective immediately.The salary is competitive and will depend on education and experience, Please apply in confidence by email to omc@okanagan.bc.ca.
-Refer to Scenario 7-1.Which electronic standardized screening method could OMC use for MOAs

Accepted Answer

A) an online application form 
B) an online résumé 
C) online testing 
D) an online reference check

Question 12

What does a biographical information blank include

Accepted Answer

A) educational experiences, hobbies, life experiences 
B) education, work experience, and training 
C) personal background, life experience, and sexual orientation 
D) knowledge, skills, abilities, and other attributes

Question 13

List and briefly describe three screening methods that are frequently used.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Scenario 7-1
Medical Office Assistant
Okanagan Medical Clinic (OMC), Kelowna, B.C.
We are looking for a Medical Office Assistant (MOA) to join our medical team.The primary focus of the MOA position is to provide office administration support services to two medical doctors.The essential functions and responsibilities include the following: as a primary point of contact, answers phones and gathers patient information, ensuring all patients are greeted professionally, while showing respect and patience; and uses health-care software and MS office computer applications to schedule appointments and prepare reports, insurance forms, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories, transcriptions, and medical records.The incumbent exercises adaptability, initiative, organization, time management, and independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks.
The successful candidate must possess strong written and oral communication skills and an advanced knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Access, and PowerPoint.The applicant must be able to work and communicate effectively in a small business team environment and build effective interpersonal working relationships with professional employees and clients.The standard office hours include some evening and weekend work.MOAs are routinely required to lift medical equipment and/or supplies weighing up to 10 kilograms and are regularly exposed to contagious diseases.
Required qualifications include completion of Grade 12 plus graduation from either an MOA or office administration certificate program.Bookkeeping and medical industry experience would be considered a highly weighted asset.
This is a full-time position effective immediately.The salary is competitive and will depend on education and experience, Please apply in confidence by email to omc@okanagan.bc.ca.
-Refer to Scenario 7-1.What should OMC NOT do during a reference check

Accepted Answer

A) obtain a waiver granting the employer to contact references 
B) check three creditable work references and ask about past job performance 
C) ask concise and closed-ended questions 
D) verify all credentials, degrees, certifications, and licences

Question 15

Reference checks generally take place early in the screening process as a way to reduce the applicant pool.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following are criterion measures used to establish the validity of a WAB

Accepted Answer

A) size of the applicant pool for a specific job 
B) absenteeism and turnover 
C) previously established BIB categories 
D) valid and reliable job evaluation processes

Question 17

Scenario 7-1
Medical Office Assistant
Okanagan Medical Clinic (OMC), Kelowna, B.C.
We are looking for a Medical Office Assistant (MOA) to join our medical team.The primary focus of the MOA position is to provide office administration support services to two medical doctors.The essential functions and responsibilities include the following: as a primary point of contact, answers phones and gathers patient information, ensuring all patients are greeted professionally, while showing respect and patience; and uses health-care software and MS office computer applications to schedule appointments and prepare reports, insurance forms, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories, transcriptions, and medical records.The incumbent exercises adaptability, initiative, organization, time management, and independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks.
The successful candidate must possess strong written and oral communication skills and an advanced knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Access, and PowerPoint.The applicant must be able to work and communicate effectively in a small business team environment and build effective interpersonal working relationships with professional employees and clients.The standard office hours include some evening and weekend work.MOAs are routinely required to lift medical equipment and/or supplies weighing up to 10 kilograms and are regularly exposed to contagious diseases.
Required qualifications include completion of Grade 12 plus graduation from either an MOA or office administration certificate program.Bookkeeping and medical industry experience would be considered a highly weighted asset.
This is a full-time position effective immediately.The salary is competitive and will depend on education and experience, Please apply in confidence by email to omc@okanagan.bc.ca.
-Refer to Scenario 7-1.OMC wants the relationship between the actual number of MOAs hired and the number of MOAs who applied for the position to yield 0.05.What is this proportion of applicants called

Accepted Answer

A) the applicant ratio 
B) the standard deviation 
C) the selection ratio 
D) the selection pool

Question 18

The first impression created by the résumé is not a factor in screening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Scenario 7-1
Medical Office Assistant
Okanagan Medical Clinic (OMC), Kelowna, B.C.
We are looking for a Medical Office Assistant (MOA) to join our medical team.The primary focus of the MOA position is to provide office administration support services to two medical doctors.The essential functions and responsibilities include the following: as a primary point of contact, answers phones and gathers patient information, ensuring all patients are greeted professionally, while showing respect and patience; and uses health-care software and MS office computer applications to schedule appointments and prepare reports, insurance forms, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories, transcriptions, and medical records.The incumbent exercises adaptability, initiative, organization, time management, and independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks.
The successful candidate must possess strong written and oral communication skills and an advanced knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Access, and PowerPoint.The applicant must be able to work and communicate effectively in a small business team environment and build effective interpersonal working relationships with professional employees and clients.The standard office hours include some evening and weekend work.MOAs are routinely required to lift medical equipment and/or supplies weighing up to 10 kilograms and are regularly exposed to contagious diseases.
Required qualifications include completion of Grade 12 plus graduation from either an MOA or office administration certificate program.Bookkeeping and medical industry experience would be considered a highly weighted asset.
This is a full-time position effective immediately.The salary is competitive and will depend on education and experience, Please apply in confidence by email to omc@okanagan.bc.ca.
-Refer to Scenario 7-1.OMC is aware that the screening process can be subjective and susceptible to errors.The organization is particularly concerned about MOAs who have the qualifications but may be eliminated mistakenly.What is this error called

Accepted Answer

A) a false positive 
B) a false negative 
C) a positive error 
D) a negative error

Question 20

A company screening job applicants wants the relationship between the actual number of people hired and the number who applied for a position to yield 0.10.What is this proportion of applicants called

Accepted Answer

A) the applicant pool 
B) the standard deviation 
C) the selection ratio 
D) the screening proportion

Exam 7: Selection I: Applicant Screening

What concept refers to the proportion of applicants who are hired for one or more positions

Which methods determine if an applicant is most qualified for the job

Which of the following types of information found in résumés is most useful for predicting job success

Individuals who are predicted to perform successfully for a given position, but who do not perform as satisfactorily when placed on the job, are referred to as false negatives.

Job applicants have to be screened with great care.Explain.

What are screening procedures designed to do

Which of the following describes the result of a research study that examined the relationship between recruiters' evaluations of candidates based on Facebook profiles and candidates' subsequent performance on the job

What does a biographical information blank include

List and briefly describe three screening methods that are frequently used.

Reference checks generally take place early in the screening process as a way to reduce the applicant pool.

Which of the following are criterion measures used to establish the validity of a WAB

The first impression created by the résumé is not a factor in screening.

A company screening job applicants wants the relationship between the actual number of people hired and the number who applied for a position to yield 0.10.What is this proportion of applicants called