Terms in this set (56)The process through which organizations make decisions about who will or will not be allowed to join the organization is called _____. Personnel selection The characteristic of a measurement that indicates how little it is affected by irregularities and error is called _____ reliability According to the federal government, what is NOT an acceptable way of measuring validity when it comes to employee selection procedures? correlation validity Criterion-related validity relies on a substantial correlation between _____ and job performance scores. test scores Which type of validation relates test scores of all applicants to their future performance? predictive Which steps are typically included in the personnel selection process? - Check references. A test is administered to people who currently hold a job, and their scores are then compared to existing measures of job performance. This is an example of _____________ validation. Concurrent Correlation coefficients are used when determining the ____ of a personnel selection tool. reliability When Linda applies for a job that will involve a great deal of word processing, she is asked to demonstrate her skills by typing several pages of text. The test has ______ validity for that specific job. Content Why should a company proceed with care when setting up a personnel selection process? - To comply with employment laws While setting up her company's personnel selection process, Victoria determines that there is consistency between a high score on a test called "clerical ability" and a high level of intelligence. The test is measuring __________ validity. construct While setting up a personnel selection process, Marla graphs the performance of her current employees against several factors: college GPA, personality, intelligence, and appearance. The correlation coefficients are: GPA .20, personality .60, intelligence .80, and appearance .30. Which factor should carry the most weight as Marla considers applicants applying for positions in her company? Intelligence When an employee selection method applies not only to the conditions in which it was originally developed but also to other organizations and applicants, the method is said to be ______. generalizable
The extent to which the selection method provides economic value greater than its cost is called _______. utility Kaycee is the current assistant manager of marketing. The personnel department has asked her to take a test relating to her position. Her scores will then be compared to existing measures of performance for the position. Which type of validity measure does this demonstrate? concurrent What question is NOT permissible to ask in job interviews? - How would you feel about working for someone younger than you? During a job interview for a road construction company, Matthew was asked to operate one of the bulldozers in an actual work environment, and the interviewer observed how he handled the situation. The test had _____ validity for that job. content Which information is not typically included on a job application? - Applicant's marital status A construct validity test could be used to measure which aspect of a job candidate? intelligence and leadership ability Employers tend to decide against job applicants whose résumés _____. are sloppy and contain many mistakes Isabelle stated that the cost of interviewing three candidates in person could be minimized if they conducted the first interview on the phone instead of face-to-face. Isabelle is discussing the _____ of the selection method. utility What is the downside to job references? They can be a biased source of information. What type of law affects the kinds of information an organization may gather on application forms and in interviews? Equal employment opportunity law What two types of background checks are acceptable for an employer to use? - Criminal history Reviewing application forms helps HR personnel... identify which candidates meet minimum requirements for education and experience Which type of employment test measures the level of knowledge, skills, and abilities that a person already possesses? Achievement test What is the most common way job applicants introduce themselves to a potential employer? Submit a résumé to the company. Whom should job applicants list as references on application forms? People who can vouch for their abilities. Dara noticed that a job applicant worked at a company where Dara was previously employed. She called the company to obtain more information on the applicant and discovered that the applicant hadn't worked there at all. What type of background check did Dara perform? employment history Which type of employment test gauges how well a person can master or learn new skills or abilities? Aptitude test What is NOT evaluated as part of a physical ability test? Mental acuity To evaluate four managerial job candidates, Rachel had them participate in a simulated work environment. It included meeting with subordinates, responding to phone calls and emails, and other typical activities in the work day. This is an example of a(n) _____ test. in-basket test What are the big five personality traits? 1. extraversion What type of employment test focuses on an applicant's mental abilities? Cognitive ability test What general rules should an employer use when administering a drug test to job applicants? - Provide the applicant with a copy of the test report. In a _____ interview, the interviewer chooses the questions in reaction to the candidate's answers to a previous question. nondirective Kelly is a writer and she is applying for a job at a fashion magazine. Which type of material would Kelly most likely need to submit to the employer? work samples What type of job selection interview uses a predetermined set of questions for the interviewer to ask? structured An interviewer describes a scenario that is likely to occur on the job and asks candidates how they would respond. This is called a(n) _____________ interview. situational A behavior description interview is a type of _______________(structured/nondirective) interview. structured Which employer is administering a drug test correctly? - Justin had all of the applicants wait in a room together, tested
them one at a time, and then told the entire group who passed and who failed. - Angela administered the drug test to all applicants for the position, then mailed each a copy of their individual results. What type of personnel selection interview gives candidates the opportunity to witness how people in the organization interact with each other? panel Rather than follow a predetermined list of questions, Rafael found it easier to come up with his questions based on how the applicants responded to the previous question. This is a type of _____ interview. nondirective HR staff should keep job interviews narrow, structured, and ____ standardized Ross was told that he could ask the job candidate only the questions from the list he was provided. He is conducting a _____ interview. structured What elements should be included at the end of an interview? - A thank you to the candidate What type of interview might predict job performance most accurately? Situational After Corinne was hired, the HR manager told her that she had "passed all the tests" to get the job. She had made it through the resume review, interviews with office staff, and skills testing. What type of employee selection process does this represent? multiple-hurdle model Jonathan noticed that Eva had handled bankruptcy claims in her previous job. During the interview, he asked how she had worked with clients during the bankruptcy process. This is an example of a _____ interview. Behavior description Marta decided to hire Nazir for the job of financial analyst because even though his people skills tested somewhat low, he more than made up for it through his technical skills. This is an example of a _________________ (multiple-hurdle/compensatory) model. Compensatory For her third interview with a state government office, Cassandra met with the human resource director, the manager of the accounting department, and the chief financial officer. This is an example of a _____ interview. Panel Talking face to face with job candidates can provide evidence of communication and _____ skills. interpersonal After receiving a job offer, what details might certain candidates need to negotiate with the organization before accepting the offer? - Benefits Which of the following are components of a well-planned interview? - standardized What model is used to gradually thin out the pool of candidates for a specific job? The multiple-hurdle model When a company offers a job to someone who has completed the personnel selection process, what information should be included in the offer? - Starting date Students also viewedHuman resource ch#660 terms Ai_liya Chapter 6 Pre-Lecture Assignment54 terms avawasula112 MGT 367 Ch. 637 terms allison_lan Chapter 6 - SmartBook Questions58 terms madisonbutler58 Sets found in the same folderCh. 4: Smartbook65 terms brandy_williams82 HRM Final 260 terms simon_nelson7 Human Resource Management- Test 2 (Chapter 4,5,6)72 terms Dunnk445 MGT 300 BSU 1-5129 terms patrick_bentz Other sets by this creatorChapter 148 terms hannahkstelpflug Chapter 1322 terms hannahkstelpflug Chapter 1219 terms hannahkstelpflug Chapter 1124 terms hannahkstelpflug Recommended textbook solutionsService Management: Operations, Strategy, and Information Technology7th EditionJames Fitzsimmons, Mona Fitzsimmons 103 solutions
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Should I get a background check before getting a job?This type of background check can properly vet any candidate before making a job offer. Attended is not the same as graduated, but the only way hiring managers can accurately determine a candidate’s education on a resume is through an education verification check.
What do employers look for in a credit background check?Employers can use a credit background check to prove whether or not a potential employee is fiscally responsible, especially when the position they are interviewing for deals closely with money or finances. Employers should consider viewing public social media accounts and posts of potential employees to learn more about them.
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What type of interview might predict job performance most accurately quizlet?Situational interview. (A situational interview may have high validity in predicting job performance because it focuses on how a candidate has handled a type of situation in a previous job situation.)
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