Prentice Hall Chapter 5: Selection Devices and Legal Issues in Staffing
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Age-based discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of structured interviews?

    <p>They improve the fairness and consistency of the selection process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do applicants tend to react negatively to certain selection tools?

    <p>Because they are perceived as invasive or unfair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of selection devices do applicants prefer?

    <p>Job simulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for measuring performance in the hiring process?

    <p>Performance = ability x motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the reasons why managers prefer certain selection devices?

    <p>They are quick and easy to administer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sources of recruiting is not a type of external recruitment?

    <p>Current employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the legal issues in staffing related to hiring?

    <p>Negligent Hiring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of internal recruiting?

    <p>Less costly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is important to develop to avoid discrimination lawsuits?

    <p>Clear policies for hiring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for targeting potential recruits through media that focuses on minorities?

    <p>To comply with equal employment opportunity laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of being guilty of discrimination?

    <p>Affirmative Action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of planning recruitment efforts?

    <p>To attract candidates tied to Human Resource Planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential in the hiring process?

    <p>Human Resource planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to evaluate the effectiveness of recruiting sources?

    <p>To determine which sources are the most effective at attracting qualified candidates</p> Signup and view all the answers

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