Question 1

Person-organization fit is more important than person-job fit because if an applicant fits with the organization that is an indication that they will work well with others and support the mission of the organization and job fit can be taught.

Accepted Answer

Person-job fit is equally important as person-organization fit because while alignment with the organization's culture and values is crucial for long-term engagement, the ability to perform the specific tasks and responsibilities of the job is critical for immediate productivity and success in the role. Skills and job fit are not always easily taught, especially for highly specialized positions.

Question 2

Work samples would be an example of an achievement test, or testing someone's current knowledge or skill level in a particular area.

Accepted Answer

Work samples are a demonstration of current knowledge or skill level, and therefore falls under the category of achievement tests.

Question 3

If a selection method is consistent at predicting successful employees then the method is considered ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

When an employee's own ________ and the requirements of the ________ match well then there is good person-job fit and the employee is more satisfied.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

A selection tool which measures someone's understanding of business grammar and writing would be referred to as a type of cognitive ability test.

Accepted Answer

A cognitive ability test is designed to measure an individual's cognitive (mental) abilities, such as reasoning, problem-solving, and perception. A selection tool that measures business grammar and writing skills would fall under the category of cognitive ability tests as it requires the ability to process and understand written information.

Question 6

A host country national are responsible for teaching the organization's culture to those in the overseas location.

Accepted Answer

A host country national refers to a local employee in the overseas location, and while they may assist in cultural integration, it is typically the responsibility of the organization's expatriates or international human resources to teach the organization's culture.

Question 7

Any mental conditions that may be uncovered as a result of a personality inventory are not a concern because that selection tool is exempt from the ADA regulatory guidelines.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. The ADA prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals with mental disabilities, including any information obtained through a personality inventory. All selection procedures must adhere to ADA regulations.

Question 8

If productivity falls in an organization this may be a signal that some type of selection test may need to be used to identify higher quality employees.

Accepted Answer

A decline in productivity can indicate that the current workforce may not possess the necessary skills or attributes for optimal performance, suggesting the need for selection tests to identify and hire more qualified employees.

Question 9

A company who requires an individual to do an initial phone screen before being considered further and then requiring them to score a certain level on a personality assessment before moving on again to the next step in the selection process is using the multiple hurdle approach.

Accepted Answer

The scenario described (initial phone screen and personality assessment as a requirement to move on in the selection process) matches the definition of the multiple hurdle approach, in which candidates must pass each step before advancing to the next.

Question 10

A job analysis tool should be used to determine which type of personality inventory would be appropriate to give to those applying for the job.

Accepted Answer

A job analysis tool can provide important information about the necessary skills, knowledge, and personality traits required for a specific job. This can help in choosing the appropriate personality inventory to use for assessing job applicants.

Question 11

An example of a behavioral interview question would be, "Tell me about a time you failed to meet a deadline, what the outcome was, and what changes you made to avoid the mistake from happening again."

Accepted Answer

This is an example of a behavioral interview question that asks the candidate to provide specific examples of past behavior to assess their skills, abilities, and approach to problem-solving.

Question 12

As one of the five dimensions of the Big Five approach to personality assessments, extroversion tells you how much self control the individual has, how achievement oriented they are, and how dependable and orderly they are.

Accepted Answer

Extroversion is actually a dimension that measures the degree to which someone is outgoing, assertive, and sociable. It does not relate to self control, achievement orientation, dependability, or orderliness. The dimensions of personality assessments are openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Question 13

An exam that an Occupational Therapist would take in order to become licensed to work in their state would be an example of a knowledge test.

Accepted Answer

An occupational therapist's licensure exam tests their knowledge of the field and its various interventions and techniques.

Question 14

When a job candidate is artificially rated either very high or very low compared to other job candidates then ________ has occurred.

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Question 15

A false positive on a polygraph test means the results say the test taker is not lying when when in fact they actually are lying.

Accepted Answer

A false positive on a polygraph test means the results incorrectly indicate that the test taker is lying when they are actually telling the truth.

Question 16

Gathering biodata is part of the process for administering an assessment center to a job applicant.

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Question 17

Every final candidate for the warehouse technician job must demonstrate that they can lift at least 50 pounds unassisted, lift large cartons over their heads, and bend and stoop to move and lift boxes. This would be considered a competency test.

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Question 18

Selection could be compared to a ________ because as a hiring manager you are taking a chance that the individual you selected can do the job, will learn the specifics of the job, and will perform up to expectations.

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Question 19

If a selection method measures what it is supposed to measure and does it well then the method is considered ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

In general, a company that follows a differentiation strategy most likely has a more involved and more time consuming selection process in order to focus on selecting top quality applicants.

Accepted Answer

A differentiation strategy focuses on providing unique and high quality products or services, which requires a high level of talent and expertise from employees. Therefore, companies following this strategy are likely to have a rigorous selection process to ensure they attract and retain the most qualified candidates.

Quiz 7: Selection