Foundations of Selection

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Foundations of Selection TRUE/FALSE 1. The eight step selection process typically begins with the completion of the application form. Ans: False Difficulty: Easy Section Reference: Screening Appl ... icant Learning Objective: Explain the purpose of screening applicants and how initial screening is conducted. Blooms Level: Knowledge AACSB Tag: Application of Knowledge 2. The initial screening is a three-step procedure: (1) screening inquiries, (2) screening interviews, and (3) checking references. Ans: False Difficulty: Easy Section Reference: Screening Applicants Learning Objective: Explain the purpose of screening applicants and how initial screening is conducted. Bloom’s Level: Knowledge AACSB Tag: Application of knowledge 3. The last step of the selection process is the permanent job offer. Ans: True Difficulty: Easy Section Reference: Screening Applicants Learning Objective: Explain the purpose of screening applicants and how initial screening is conducted. Bloom’s Level: Knowledge AACSB Tag: Application of Knowledge 4. Assessment centers are a type of performance simulation tests.Ans: True Difficulty: Easy Section Reference: Pre-employment Testing Learning Objective: Outline the types and uses of pre-employment testing. Bloom’s Level: Understanding AACSB Tag: Application of knowledge 5. Work sampling includes a series of exercises used for selection, development, and performance appraisal. Ans: False Difficulty: Medium Section Reference: Pre-employment Testing Learning Objective: Outline the types and uses of pre-employment testing. Bloom’s Level: Understanding AACSB Tag: Application of knowledge 6. A comprehensive interview is used to assess a candidate’s motivation, values, ability to work under pressure, and ability to fit in with the organizational culture. Ans: True Difficulty: Medium Section Reference: Interviewing Applicants Learning Objective: Explain several different interview formats and what interviewers need to know to conduct effective interviews. Bloom’s Level: Knowledge AACSB Tag: Application of knowledge 7. The key element in a realistic job preview is providing negative as well as positive information. Ans: True Difficulty: Medium Section Reference: Interviewing Applicants Learning Objective: Explain several different interview formats and what interviewers need to know to conduct effective interviews. Bloom’s Level: Knowledge AACSB Tag: Application of knowledge 8. Background investigations are performed, in part, to protect employers from negligent hiring liability.Ans: True Difficulty: Easy Section Reference: Background Investigations, Medical, and Physical Exams Learning Objective: Explain the purpose and legal issues involved in conducting background investigations. Bloom’s Level: Analysis AACSB Tag: Reflective thinking 9. Validity refers to a selection device’s consistency of measurement. Ans: False Difficulty: Medium Section Reference: Reliability and Validity in Testing Learning Objective: List three types of validity and explain why they are important. Bloom’s Level: Understanding AACSB Tag: Application of knowledge 10. The degree to which a test measures a particular trait related to successful performance on the job refer to content validity. Ans: False Difficulty: Medium Section Reference: Reliability and Validity in Testing Learning Objective: List three types of validity and explain why they are important. Bloom’s Level: Understanding AACSB Tag: Application of knowledge [Show More]

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