Employee Recruitment, Selection & Placement: Psychology Chapter 4

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What is the starting point of employee recruitment?

Understanding the job and what KSAOs are needed (correct)

Attracting potential workers to apply for jobs

Using web-based career sites

Placing workers in appropriate jobs

Which method of recruitment is known to attract high-quality workers who are more likely to remain in the organization?

Employee referrals (correct)

Research on effectiveness of recruitments

What is the basic foundation of personnel psychology according to the text?

Employee Recruitment & Selection

Attracting potential workers to apply for jobs

Legal issues in selection & staffing

Understanding of job and KSAOs (correct)

What is the aim of organizations in employee recruitment and selection?

To find persons who can excel at performing jobs Signup and view all the answers

What do organizations use the information from job applicants for?

For understanding the job and what KSAOs are needed Signup and view all the answers

What do organizations aim to attract through employee referrals and applicant-initiated contacts?

High-quality workers more likely to remain in the organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal in the employee selection process?

To maximize the probability of accurate decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using realistic job previews (RJPs) in the recruitment process?

To provide accurate descriptions of a job’s daily tasks and duties Signup and view all the answers

What type of error occurs in employee selection when an applicant who would be successful on the job is erroneously rejected?

Erroneous rejections (false negatives) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a statistical decision-making model in employee selection?

To combine information for objective and predetermined selection Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using multiple hurdles in the employee selection process?

To ensure that only applicants with specific qualifications proceed to the next stage Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of I & O psychologists in employee placement?

To find the best fit for already hired applicants based on job requirements Signup and view all the answers

What does the 4/5th rule refer to in the context of employee selection procedures?

It indicates adverse impact when the selection rate for any protected group is lower than 80% of the group with the highest hiring rate. Signup and view all the answers

Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), who are considered as protected groups?

Workers above 40 years old Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the context of employee selection procedures?

To require employers to make reasonable accommodations for disabled workers during job performance Signup and view all the answers

What does adverse impact refer to in the context of employee selection procedures?

Unintentional unfair treatment of protected group members by an employer's personnel action Signup and view all the answers

Under the Family Medical Care Leave Act, how much unpaid leave is an employee entitled to for family or medical emergencies?

12 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Affirmative Action in employee selection and promotion?

To ensure jobs are made available to qualified individuals regardless of sex, age, or ethnic background Signup and view all the answers

What does the Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications exception allow in relation to employee selection?

It exempts particular positions that require workers to be of a specific sex, age, or ethnic background. Signup and view all the answers