40 Questions
What is the main purpose of an Assessment Center?
To assess and select employees based on their performance in situational exercises
What is the primary criticism of the In-basket exercise/test in Assessment Centers?
It is difficult to score and interpret due to its complexity
What is the purpose of the Leaderless Group Discussion in an Assessment Center?
To determine who emerges as a discussion leader in a small group
What is the main concern about the accuracy of judgments in Hiring Interviews?
Low inter-rater reliability due to a variety of factors
What does Validity Generalization refer to in the context of employee screening tests?
The ability of screening tests to predict job performance in a similar job or setting
What is the first step in assessing and screening job applicants?
Assessing resumes and application forms
Which of the following is considered a wide variety of data sources used in employee screening?
Letters of recommendation
What is the main difficulty in evaluating resumes and application forms?
Interpreting the information
According to the text, which of the following is considered a best predictor of future job performance?
Work experience
What is the purpose of using weighted application forms or biographical information blanks (BIBs) in employee assessment?
To quantify the biographical information
Which type of test allows applicants to perform brief examples of critical tasks that the job requires and is scored on a predetermined scale?
Work Sample Tests
Which personality trait is characterized by being cooperative, helpful, and easy to get along with?
Agreeableness
Which test was designed to measure physiological reactions associated with lying and was used in the past to screen for dishonest workers?
Honesty and Integrity Tests
What type of test measures an individual's ability to understand, regulate, and communicate emotions and use them to facilitate thinking?
Emotional Intelligence Tests
What is the main concern regarding the effectiveness of paper-pencil tests for drug use screening?
All of the above
What is the main difference between speed tests and power tests?
Speed tests have a fixed time limit, while power tests allow sufficient time to complete all items
What is the purpose of computerized adaptive tests?
To tailor the difficulty level of the questions based on the test-taker's performance
What category of employee screening tests measures background information and personal characteristics?
Biodata instruments
What type of cognitive ability do Cognitive Ability Tests aim to measure?
General intellectual ability
What is the primary purpose of Mechanical Ability Tests?
To measure fine motor dexterity in hands and fingers
What is the purpose of collecting only job-related information in applicant forms?
To prevent job discrimination based on irrelevant personal information
What is the main purpose of employee testing using standardized instruments?
To measure characteristics predictive of job performance
What is the purpose of references and letters of recommendation in employee screening?
To assess the applicant's character and job performance
What is the main purpose of conducting background checks for past criminal activity?
To ensure safety when hiring for certain positions
Which method is used to establish reliability by administering the same measure to the same people at two different times?
Test-retest reliability
Work Sample Tests are not constructed as tests, administered under standard conditions, and scored on a predetermined scale.
False
Personality tests are no longer used in employee assessment due to their low predictive validity.
False
Honesty and Integrity Tests are solely used as the basis for employee selection.
False
Employee screening also involves reference checks and letters of recommendation.
True
Content validity is established by having Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) judge the appropriateness of the items in a predictor measurement.
True
Criterion-related validity assesses the relationship between screening scores and some criterion of job success, such as work output or quality.
True
Resumes and application forms are used to assess and screen employees, but the text suggests that evaluating and interpreting the information from these sources is a straightforward process.
False
Education, work experience, and outstanding work or school accomplishments are the best predictors of future job performance according to the text.
True
The purpose of using weighted application forms or biographical information blanks (BIBs) in employee assessment is to quantify the biographical info and compare the qualifications of applicants.
True
Performance tests involve manipulation of physical objects.
True
Biodata instruments take a great deal of research to develop and validate.
True
Mechanical Ability Tests are effective for screening applicants for positions that require operating and/or repairing machinery.
True
Assessment Centers are mainly used for developing managers rather than selecting managers.
False
Hiring interviews conducted through videoconference technology generally result in less favorable evaluations compared to face-to-face interviews.
False
Personality tests are generally less influenced by cultural effects compared to cognitive ability tests.
False
Explore the methods used for assessing and selecting employees, including performance tests that require written replies and manipulation of physical objects. Understand the differences between speed and power tests, and their application in various scenarios such as employee screening and school assessments.
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