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?

Age-based discrimination Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of structured interviews?

They improve the fairness and consistency of the selection process Signup and view all the answers

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

Because they are perceived as invasive or unfair Signup and view all the answers

What type of selection devices do applicants prefer?

Job simulations Signup and view all the answers

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

Performance = ability x motivation Signup and view all the answers

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

They are quick and easy to administer Signup and view all the answers

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

Current employees Signup and view all the answers

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

Negligent Hiring Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of internal recruiting?

Less costly Signup and view all the answers

What is important to develop to avoid discrimination lawsuits?

Clear policies for hiring Signup and view all the answers

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

To comply with equal employment opportunity laws Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of being guilty of discrimination?

Affirmative Action Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of planning recruitment efforts?

To attract candidates tied to Human Resource Planning Signup and view all the answers

What is essential in the hiring process?

Human Resource planning Signup and view all the answers

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

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