Predicting Job Performance
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What is the observed true score for openness according to Barrick and Mount (1991)?

  • 0.03 (correct)
  • 0.08
  • 0.06
  • 0.04

    • What is the primary weakness of cognitive ability tests?

  • Scale development
  • Faking
  • Poor predictors of job performance
  • All of the above (correct)

    • Which of the following is a strength of cognitive ability tests?

  • Predicts best when based on a job analysis
  • Relatively cheap and easy to administer
  • Little adverse impact
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What is the correlation between cognitive ability and job performance according to Hunter and Hunter (1984)?

    <p>r = 0.10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of polygraph testing?

    <p>To estimate the probability that applicants will steal money or merchandise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of testing is overt personality based?

    <p>Paper and pencil testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration for awarding credit to prior work experience?

    <p>Relevance to the current job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Sullivan (2000), what is happening to the applicability of past experience to current and future problems?

    <p>It is rapidly losing its applicability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach to job performance prediction?

    <p>Use simulations and actual problems to assess applicants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential outcome of deleting 'ancient history' requirements from job ads?

    <p>An increase in the applicant pool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach to revising job descriptions?

    <p>Include the level of difficulty of the job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the primary focus of evaluator training?

    <p>Placing less weight on experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the predictive validity of cognitive ability tests in terms of job performance?

    <p>r = 0.39, ρ = 0.51</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a strength of cognitive ability tests?

    <p>Easy to administer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of psychomotor ability assessment?

    <p>Jobs with high physical demands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common issue with cognitive ability tests in terms of adverse impact?

    <p>High adverse impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a type of psychomotor ability?

    <p>Dynamic strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of using assessment centers in selection?

    <p>Good face validity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the predictive validity of past experience in terms of future performance?

    <p>r = 0.22, ρ = 0.27</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using verbal work samples?

    <p>Good face validity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common issue with assessment centers in terms of reliability?

    <p>Low inter-rater agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration when evaluating the experience of applicants?

    <p>How much experience?</p> Signup and view all the answers

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