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What is the primary objective of validity in selection tools?
What is the primary objective of validity in selection tools?
- To measure the relationship between the selection device and job performance
- To ensure consistency of measurement across time and judges
- To achieve the results that are needed in the selection process (correct)
- To reduce the 'noise' in the measurement
Which type of test is used to measure a range of personality traits, including extroversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness?
Which type of test is used to measure a range of personality traits, including extroversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness?
- Honesty test
- Cognitive ability test
- Physical ability test
- Personality test (correct)
What is the primary purpose of an in-basket exercise in an assessment center?
What is the primary purpose of an in-basket exercise in an assessment center?
- To administer a personality test
- To simulate a real-work scenario to assess a candidate's skills (correct)
- To conduct a reference check
- To evaluate a candidate's physical ability
Which of the following is a legal issue in staffing that employers should be aware of?
Which of the following is a legal issue in staffing that employers should be aware of?
What is the primary advantage of structured interviews?
What is the primary advantage of structured interviews?
Why do applicants tend to react negatively to certain selection tools?
Why do applicants tend to react negatively to certain selection tools?
What type of selection devices do applicants prefer?
What type of selection devices do applicants prefer?
What is the formula for measuring performance in the hiring process?
What is the formula for measuring performance in the hiring process?
What is one of the reasons why managers prefer certain selection devices?
What is one of the reasons why managers prefer certain selection devices?
Which of the following sources of recruiting is not a type of external recruitment?
Which of the following sources of recruiting is not a type of external recruitment?
What is one of the legal issues in staffing related to hiring?
What is one of the legal issues in staffing related to hiring?
What is the primary benefit of internal recruiting?
What is the primary benefit of internal recruiting?
What is important to develop to avoid discrimination lawsuits?
What is important to develop to avoid discrimination lawsuits?
What is the main reason for targeting potential recruits through media that focuses on minorities?
What is the main reason for targeting potential recruits through media that focuses on minorities?
What is a consequence of being guilty of discrimination?
What is a consequence of being guilty of discrimination?
What is the primary goal of planning recruitment efforts?
What is the primary goal of planning recruitment efforts?
What is essential in the hiring process?
What is essential in the hiring process?
Why is it important to evaluate the effectiveness of recruiting sources?
Why is it important to evaluate the effectiveness of recruiting sources?
