HR Management CH 6,7,8

Psychomotor tests measure the job-related knowledge possessed by an applicant.

False

____ are used to differentiate experienced and skilled workers from less experienced and less skilled workers.

Job knowledge tests

Which of the following is a disadvantage generally associated with external sources of recruitment?

New employees will need a longer orientation period when compared to internal sources.

It is important for all organizations to require employees to sign a form indicating they have received and read the orientation kit.

True

The Social Security Act requires all eligible individuals to register with the state employment agency before they can receive unemployment compensation.

True

____ refers to how accurately a predictor actually predicts the criterion of job success.

Validity

The primary problem with using ____ for employee selection purposes is that responses to the questions are not always sincere.

interest tests

An employer can refuse to hire on the basis of an applicant's prior arrest and conviction record, if:

the employer can show that such a policy is job related.

Score received:

100%

Who conducts the job orientation for a new employee in a "buddy system"?

A coworker

Which of the following statements is true about a campus recruitment process?

Campus recruiting activities are usually coordinated by the university placement center.

Which of the following orientation strategies should a person adopt as the human resource (HR) manager of a company?

Conduct brief orientation sessions spread over several days.

State employment agencies provide free service for individuals seeking employment and charge a contracted figure from business organizations seeking employees.

FALSE

It is easier for new employees to absorb all the information in a company orientation program in one long session when compared to brief sessions spread over several days.

False

Realistic job previews (RJP) attempt to sell an organization and a job to a prospective employee by making both look good.

False

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a preliminary interview?

It should be conducted before the employment application form is filled.

Which of the following topics should be covered during a departmental and job orientation program as opposed to during an organizational orientation program?

Performance standards and basis of performance evaluation

Which of the following steps of an employee selection process is required only for an individual who is offered a job and the job offer is contingent on the individual passing this test?

Physical examination

Which of the following areas of training evaluation attempts to measure changes in variables such as reduced turnover, reduced costs, and improved efficiency?

Results

Organizational inducements are all the positive features and benefits an organization offers to attract job applicants.

TRUE

Traditional job previews set the initial job expectations of new employees too high.

TRUE

Which of the following statements is NOT true about an employee leasing company?

They place people in temporary positions.

RedWing Advices Inc. has decided to advertise job openings on Truejobs.com, a reputed online job portal. Which of the following is a disadvantage of using this source of recruitment?

Too many applicants and unqualified candidates may be generated.

Adverse impact is a condition that occurs when the selection rate for women and minorities is less than 80 percent of the selection rate for the majority group in hiring, promotions, transfers, demotions, or any selection decision.

True

Job analysis gives the nature and requirements of specific jobs.

True

Which of the following topics should be covered during an organizational orientation program as opposed to during a departmental or job orientation program?

Union contract provisions

A new employee's orientation responsibilities are normally shared between the:

human resource department and the new employee's immediate manager.

Effective observations for determining an organization's training needs can be adeptly conducted by:

human resource specialists who are trained in performing job analyses.

The human resource department of Inverta Systems Inc. is redesigning its existing new employee orientation program. To ensure that the new orientation program is effective, the company should conduct the orientation:

in brief sessions spread over several days.

A word processing test given to applicants for a secretarial job is an example of a(n) ____.

proficiency test

The purpose of an employment application form is to:

screen out unqualified applicants