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What is the primary purpose of using multiple assessment methods in a selection technique?
What is the primary purpose of using multiple assessment methods in a selection technique?
What type of exercise involves assesses responding to items as though it is their first day on the job?
What type of exercise involves assesses responding to items as though it is their first day on the job?
In a leaderless group exercise, what skills are participants rated on?
In a leaderless group exercise, what skills are participants rated on?
What is a key characteristic of problem-solving simulations?
What is a key characteristic of problem-solving simulations?
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Who typically assesses the applicants in an assessment center?
Who typically assesses the applicants in an assessment center?
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What does a role-play exercise typically require an assessee to do?
What does a role-play exercise typically require an assessee to do?
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Which assessment method typically involves a team working together to solve a problem?
Which assessment method typically involves a team working together to solve a problem?
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What is one of the main goals of the assessment center?
What is one of the main goals of the assessment center?
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Which platform primarily reaches professional connections?
Which platform primarily reaches professional connections?
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What is a primary benefit of attending a job fair?
What is a primary benefit of attending a job fair?
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Which of the following is considered an incentive offered to new employees?
Which of the following is considered an incentive offered to new employees?
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Which social media platform is most likely to connect individuals based on personal interests?
Which social media platform is most likely to connect individuals based on personal interests?
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How can LinkedIn be used in job searching?
How can LinkedIn be used in job searching?
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What was the Army Alpha test primarily designed for?
What was the Army Alpha test primarily designed for?
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What did Thomas A. Edison create for applicants?
What did Thomas A. Edison create for applicants?
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Who is considered a pioneer of the teamwork concept in organizational behavior?
Who is considered a pioneer of the teamwork concept in organizational behavior?
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What does Scientific Management, developed by Frederick Winslow Taylor, focus on?
What does Scientific Management, developed by Frederick Winslow Taylor, focus on?
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What was one of Taylor's suggestions about job performance?
What was one of Taylor's suggestions about job performance?
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How did Edison gauge the difficulty of his test?
How did Edison gauge the difficulty of his test?
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In what area did John B. Watson contribute during World War 1?
In what area did John B. Watson contribute during World War 1?
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What characteristic was emphasized by Taylor for selecting employees?
What characteristic was emphasized by Taylor for selecting employees?
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How do I/O psychologists contribute to societal quality of life?
How do I/O psychologists contribute to societal quality of life?
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What role do I/O psychologists play in job applications?
What role do I/O psychologists play in job applications?
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What is the primary focus of Industrial psychology?
What is the primary focus of Industrial psychology?
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What is a primary concern of Organizational psychology?
What is a primary concern of Organizational psychology?
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Which company used assessment centers developed by I/O psychologists to select managers?
Which company used assessment centers developed by I/O psychologists to select managers?
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Which aspect of employee management is NOT typically addressed by Industrial psychology?
Which aspect of employee management is NOT typically addressed by Industrial psychology?
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Which facility is known for using psychological tests to manage job placements?
Which facility is known for using psychological tests to manage job placements?
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What was the original name for Industrial-Organizational psychology?
What was the original name for Industrial-Organizational psychology?
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What is the primary aim of organizational-fit questions during an interview?
What is the primary aim of organizational-fit questions during an interview?
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Which assessment approach requires subject-matter experts to rate all possible answers?
Which assessment approach requires subject-matter experts to rate all possible answers?
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What is a key characteristic of the key-issues approach in structured interviews?
What is a key characteristic of the key-issues approach in structured interviews?
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Why is building rapport important during a structured interview?
Why is building rapport important during a structured interview?
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What is the main outcome achieved through a right/wrong approach in structured interviews?
What is the main outcome achieved through a right/wrong approach in structured interviews?
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Which of the following is an example of how to assess the organizational fit of an applicant?
Which of the following is an example of how to assess the organizational fit of an applicant?
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What is a potential disadvantage of the typical-answer approach?
What is a potential disadvantage of the typical-answer approach?
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What step should be taken first to create a good interview environment?
What step should be taken first to create a good interview environment?
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Study Notes
Assessment Centers
- Utilize multiple assessment methods to evaluate applicants' job-task performance.
- Commonly used for managerial and white-collar positions.
- Assessment methods include in-basket exercises, simulations, work samples, leaderless group discussions, structured interviews, personality tests, and business games.
- Assessors are typically two levels above the candidates and receive one day of training.
In-Basket and Leaderless Group Exercises
- In-Basket Exercise: Applicants simulate their first day on the job by responding to a series of documents in their in-basket (e-mails, letters, memos).
- Leaderless Group Exercise: Participants collaborate to solve a problem without an appointed leader; evaluated on teamwork, leadership, and analytical skills.
Simulations and Role Play
- Problem-Solving Simulation: Participants tackle given problems and propose solutions, often in report form.
- Role-Play Exercise: Candidates act in a specific organizational role to demonstrate behavior and decision-making abilities.
Impact of I/O Psychology
- Industrial/Organizational (I/O) psychologists enhance employee effectiveness, positively influencing quality of life and reducing product costs.
- Organizations like AT&T and the U.S. Army have benefited from I/O psychology in recruitment and assessment practices.
Divisions in I/O Psychology
- Industrial Psychology: Focuses on organizational efficiency, job design, selection, training, and performance appraisal.
- Organizational Psychology: Originating from the human relations movement, it examines individual employee behavior, job stress, and management practices.
Historical Contributions
- Army Alpha and Beta Tests: Intelligence tests developed during WWI for literate and non-literate soldiers.
- Pioneers like John B. Watson and Thomas A. Edison made significant strides in recruitment techniques and assessment.
Pioneers of I/O Psychology
- Mary Parker Follett: Advocate for people-oriented organizations; emphasized teamwork and group dynamics.
- Frederick Winslow Taylor: Developed Scientific Management to enhance productivity through job analysis and employee training methods.
Recruitment Methods
- Job Fairs: Provide personal engagement with potential candidates and enable organizations to present themselves effectively.
- Incentives: Financial bonuses, discounts, and assistance packages offered to attract job candidates.
Structured Interviews
- Structured interviews enhance objectivity and reduce biases in recruitment.
- Questions categorized into types:
- Right/Wrong Approach (binary scoring)
- Typical-Answer Approach (scoring based on expert evaluations)
- Key-Issues Approach (points awarded for identifying critical elements in responses).
- Building rapport at the interview's start can improve candidate comfort and performance.
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Description
This quiz covers the use of assessment centers and various exercises, including in-basket and leaderless group formats, utilized in evaluating applicants for managerial positions. Learn how these methods assess job-task performance and the skills required in simulations and role-play scenarios.
