Introduction to Human Resource Management

<p>Similar-to-Me Bias (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It follows a predetermined set of questions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aptitude tests measure potential to learn a skill, while achievement tests assess existing knowledge. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conscientiousness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They primarily test aptitude and potential for learning. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Neuroticism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The specific instance of a job held by one individual (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intentional unequal treatment of an individual (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rational connection, good faith, reasonable necessity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Section 15 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Political affiliation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lower employee productivity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Indirect discrimination (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It aids in developing comprehensive job descriptions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Training and development of employees (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Culture refers to the shared beliefs, while climate pertains to the atmosphere within the organization. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Statistical data and research findings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Determining if the independent variable influences the dependent variable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Quasi-experiments do not manipulate the independent variable. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The relationship between the two variables (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reduced operational costs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social media use has no significant relationship with productivity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Satisfaction with supervisor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Job Enlargement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Work-life balance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Actively working towards team goals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A technique for gathering qualitative data on behaviors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It enhances employee morale and loyalty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Active external recruitment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Redesigning jobs to increase employee autonomy and engagement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The consistency of test results across different occasions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It determines if scores from tests evaluating similar constructs are correlated. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Concurrent validity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A test administered twice to the same individual produces different scores. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scores from unrelated constructs remain uncorrelated. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reliability validity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The future performance related to a test (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assessing correlations between tests that measure similar attributes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Content validity involves the relevance of test items to job tasks. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Raters provide consistent scores for the same individual. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Actively participates as a member of a team to achieve goals.

Levels of skills: Core, Cross-functional, Functional.

Refers to how an employee feels about their job and work conditions.

Aspects that determine how satisfied employees are with their job.

Key elements influencing job satisfaction like meaningfulness.

Creation of job roles that enhance employee satisfaction and productivity.

Strategy where employees move between different jobs to gain experience.

Promote employer brand and provide a realistic view of the job.

The relationship where one variable changes in response to another, but can also involve coincidental associations.

A statistical association between two variables that appears to be related but is actually due to a third variable.

A part of the Canadian Charter that guarantees equal protection and benefit of the law without discrimination.

Laws that protect individuals from discrimination based on various grounds.

Job qualifications that are essential for a position and necessary for proper job performance.

A legal test to determine if a job requirement is justifiable based on rational connection, good faith, and reasonable necessity.

The process of studying jobs to determine their duties, responsibilities, and necessary qualifications.

Job analysis is crucial for training, performance management, and recruitment strategies.

The strategic approach to managing a company's workforce.

The shared values, beliefs, and behaviors within an organization.

Using research and data to inform HR practices and decisions.

Research design that manipulates an independent variable to observe effects on a dependent variable.

Research design that observes effects without full randomization or control.

A method to assess relationships between variables without manipulating them.

The variable manipulated to observe its effect.

The variable measured to see the effect of the IV.

The initial phase in the hiring process where candidates are filtered.

Techniques used to evaluate job applications, like forms and resumes.

The consistency of test results over time or across different raters.

Occurs when the same test yields similar results over different occasions.

The level of agreement among different raters on the same assessment.

Whether a test measures the concept it claims to measure.

How well one measure predicts another measure of interest.

The degree to which tests measuring the same concept are correlated.

The ability of a test to distinguish between different concepts.

The extent to which a test represents the entire domain it aims to cover.

Assesses how well an individual can learn a skill or potential.

Evaluates an individual's existing knowledge and skills.

Measures an individual's mental capabilities such as reasoning, problem-solving.

Assesses individual personality traits and characteristics.

Framework representing five major personality traits: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism.

Cognitive bias where one trait influences overall judgment.

Preferring candidates who are similar to oneself.

A method of assessing candidates through direct interaction.

Employer liability for failing to properly vet an employee.

A process of verifying a candidate's previous experience and performance.