Human resources chapter 7

Scenic River had an opening for the position of City Manager. This opening attracted many applicantsfrom all over the city. As part of the selection process, each applicant appeared one after another for theinterview before the entire Scenic River Board. This best exemplifies a _____. a. panel interview b. group interview c. biographical interview d. situational interview

a

The ultimate purpose of selection is _____, or fitting a person to the right job .a. placement b. orientation c. outsourcing d. remuneration

a

Unlike psychomotor tests, work sample tests: a. require an applicant to perform a simulated task that is a specified part of the target job. b. measure an applicant's dexterity, hand-eye coordination, arm-hand steadiness, and otherfactors. c. are primarily used for assembly line workers. d. are skill-based tests rather than situational tests

a

Which of the following occurs when an interviewer allows a positive characteristic about a jobapplicant to overshadow other evidence? a. The halo effect b. The horn effect c. Similarity bias d. Hindsight bias

a

Which of the following should be included in the job details section of an employment offer letter? a. Reporting relationships b. Paid time off c. Days and hours of work d. Employee costs

a

_____ indicates the right of an employer or an employee to terminate employment at any time with orwithout notice or cause (where applicable by state law). a. At-will employment b. Summary dismissal c. Due diligence d. Contingency employment

a

_____ is the extent to which a test or measure repeatedly produces the same results over time. a. Reliability b. Validity c. Variability d. Predictability

a

In a structured interview, _____. a. all candidates are interviewed by the same interviewer b. a set of prepared job-related questions are asked of all job applicants c. inter-rater reliability and consistency are low d. questions are designed to address all of the Big Five personality traits

b

Mario, a recent college graduate, applied for a job with a firm that provides security to high-profileindividuals. During the selection process, he was given a test for visual memory. Tests such as these arebest classified as: a. psychomotor ability tests. b. cognitive ability tests. c. formative tests. d. work sample tests

b

Measurable or visible indicators of selection criteria are called _____. a. reliable estimators b. predictors c. realistic job previews d. scalars

b

The process of choosing individuals with the correct qualifications needed to fill jobs in anorganization is called _____. a. orientation b. selection c. benchmarking d. attrition

b

The purpose of _____ is to provide potential employees with an accurate introduction to a job so thatthey can better evaluate the employment situation. a. job specialization b. a realistic job preview c. employee outplacement d. job placement

b

As opposed to unstructured interviews, structured interviews: a. require interviewers to improvise questions. b. reduce validity and increase bias. c. ensure greater consistency. d. result in low inter-rater reliability

c

Placement of people in an organization can be seen primarily as a(n) _____. a. public relations activity b. operating management responsibility c. matching process d. marketing tool

c

Voltra Inc. The selection processis quite extensive and includes several levels of individual interviews, panel interviews, psychologicaltests, and general ability tests. Given this information, which of the following statements is most likely trueof Voltra? a. Voltra wants to check the applicants' credit histories. b. Voltra is using polygraphs for pre-employment screening purposes. c. Voltra is concerned about person/organization fit. d. Voltra wants to prevent negligent hiring lawsuits.

c

What is the main purpose of pre-employment screening? a. To provide a realistic job preview to potential employees b. To identify applicants with arrest records and convictions c. To determine if applicants meet the minimum qualifications for job openings d. To obtain information for equal employment opportunity and affirmative action reports

c

Which of the following occurs when interviewers favor or select people whom they believe to be likethemselves on the basis of a variety of personal factors? a. The halo effect b. Cultural noise c. Similarity bias d. The horn effect

c

Mark is unhappy with his new job as a First-Line Supervisor at a call center. Mark finds the job boringand longs for the end of his shift every day. He wants to apply for another job either within or outside theorganization. This best exemplifies _____. a. a realistic job preview b. burnout c. job enlargement d. a poor person/job fit

d

Which of the following is a purpose of an application form? a. It forms the basis for an organization's affirmative action plans. b. It protects applicants from unjustifiable dismissal. c. It is a record of an employer's desire to hire someone for an open position. d. It is a basic employee record for applicants who are hired.

d

Which of the following types of selection interviews is less structured than the others? a. A behavioral interview b. A situational interview c. A biographical interview d. A nondirective interview

d