Question 1

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy.
-Most appropriate in situations where subsequent training is long,complex,and expensive.
A)Multiple regression
B)Multiple cutoffs
C)Multiple hurdle
D)Combination method
E)profile matching

Accepted Answer

The multiple hurdle method is best suited for situations where subsequent training is long,complex, and expensive. This is because it involves setting multiple cutoffs and only those candidates who pass all the cutoffs are considered for hiring. This ensures that only the most qualified candidates are selected and will require less subsequent training. The other selection strategies listed do not specifically address this issue.

Question 2

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate method for collecting and combining predictor information.
-Engineering applicants are scored on the basis of tests and biographical data.A formula is used to compute an overall score.A panel of interviewers discusses the applicants' characteristics and makes its decisions about who to hire based on both their predicted success (from the formula)along with judgments of the interviewers on how well the applicants will fit in the organization.
A)Pure judgment
B)Trait rating method
C)Profile interpretation
D)Pure statistical
E)Judgmental composite
F)Mechanical composite
G)Judgmental synthesis
H)Mechanical collation

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Under what conditions are false positive selection errors more costly to an organization? If you want to reduce false positive selection errors,which selection decision making strategies are most helpful?

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Question 4

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy.
-A "double-stage strategy" is a variation of this approach
A)Multiple regression
B)Multiple cutoffs
C)Multiple hurdle
D)Combination method
E)profile matching

Accepted Answer

The use of a double-stage strategy suggests that the hiring process involves multiple hurdles or stages that candidates must pass through in order to be considered for employment. This is in line with the multiple hurdle selection decision making strategy, where candidates must meet a minimum score on each of the selection criteria before moving on to the next stage of the hiring process.

Question 5

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy.
-Only identifies those applicants minimally qualified for the job
A)Multiple regression
B)Multiple cutoffs
C)Multiple hurdle
D)Combination method
E)profile matching

Accepted Answer

The multiple cutoffs strategy screens out applicants who do not meet certain predetermined minimum qualifications or requirements for the job. It does not consider the applicants' scores or performance on other assessments beyond those basic qualifications.

Question 6

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy.
-Most useful when physical abilities are essential for job performance
A)Multiple regression
B)Multiple cutoffs
C)Multiple hurdle
D)Combination method
E)profile matching

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy.
-A hybrid of multiple cutoff and multiple regression approaches
A)Multiple regression
B)Multiple cutoffs
C)Multiple hurdle
D)Combination method
E)profile matching

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy.
-When relatively small samples are used to determine weights,the weights may not be stable from one sample to the next
A)Multiple regression
B)Multiple cutoffs
C)Multiple hurdle
D)Combination method
E)profile matching

Accepted Answer

This statement suggests that there may be some instability or variation in the weights assigned to different factors or criteria when using small samples. Multiple regression is a selection decision making strategy that often involves assigning weights or scores to different variables based on how well they predict the outcome of interest. However, the weights may be more or less reliable depending on the size and representativeness of the sample used to develop them. Therefore, it is important to be aware of this potential variability and to use larger samples if possible to increase the stability and validity of the weights. The other selection decision making strategies listed (multiple cutoffs, multiple hurdle, combination method, and profile matching) do not necessarily involve assigning weights or scores in the same way as multiple regression, so they are not as directly relevant to this particular statement.

Question 9

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy.
-Predictors are not additive
A)Multiple regression
B)Multiple cutoffs
C)Multiple hurdle
D)Combination method
E)profile matching

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Question 10

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy.
-Assumes predictors are linearly related to criterion
A)Multiple regression
B)Multiple cutoffs
C)Multiple hurdle
D)Combination method
E)profile matching

Accepted Answer

Multiple regression assumes a linear relationship between predictors and the criterion.

Question 11

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy.
-Sometimes referred to as a compensatory method
A)Multiple regression
B)Multiple cutoffs
C)Multiple hurdle
D)Combination method
E)profile matching

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy.
-A nonsequential procedure
A)Multiple regression
B)Multiple cutoffs
C)Multiple hurdle
D)Combination method
E)profile matching

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Question 13

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate method for collecting and combining predictor information.
-An applicant applies for an administrative assistant job by responding to application and test questions via a computer terminal.The data collected are then combined by a formula calculated on a computer.The selection supervisor receives a printout that lists applicants in the order of their overall combined scores.
A)Pure judgment
B)Trait rating method
C)Profile interpretation
D)Pure statistical
E)Judgmental composite
F)Mechanical composite
G)Judgmental synthesis
H)Mechanical collation

Accepted Answer

The method described involves collecting data through a computer terminal and combining it using a formula calculated by a computer. This is a pure statistical method, as there is no human judgment involved in the data collection or combination process. The results are presented in a printout in order of overall combined scores.

Question 14

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy.
-Assumes predictors are additive
A)Multiple regression
B)Multiple cutoffs
C)Multiple hurdle
D)Combination method
E)profile matching

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Question 15

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy.
-A sequential procedure
A)Multiple regression
B)Multiple cutoffs
C)Multiple hurdle
D)Combination method
E)profile matching

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy.
-Applicants with different individual predictor scores can have identical overall predicted job success.
A)Multiple regression
B)Multiple cutoffs
C)Multiple hurdle
D)Combination method
E)profile matching

Accepted Answer

This statement suggests the use of multiple predictor scores to predict overall job success, which is a key characteristic of the multiple regression selection decision making strategy. This approach involves using statistical analysis to identify which combination of predictors best predicts job success, rather than setting specific cutoffs or hurdles for each predictor.

Question 17

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy.
-Most appropriate when tradeoffs among predictors do not affect overall job performance
A)Multiple regression
B)Multiple cutoffs
C)Multiple hurdle
D)Combination method
E)profile matching

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -Uses a d² statistic A)Multiple regression B)Multiple cutoffs C)Multiple hurdle D)Combination method E)profile matching

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy.
-Is appropriate when the applicant pool is large and when some of the selection procedures are expensive to administer
A)Multiple regression
B)Multiple cutoffs
C)Multiple hurdle
D)Combination method
E)profile matching

Accepted Answer

Multiple hurdle is appropriate when the applicant pool is large and some of the selection procedures are expensive to administer. It involves setting minimum qualifications for each selection procedure and only those who meet the standards move on to the next step.

Question 20

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy.
-Appropriate when there is a clearly best type of employee for the job
A)Multiple regression
B)Multiple cutoffs
C)Multiple hurdle
D)Combination method
E)profile matching

Accepted Answer

Profile matching is the most appropriate strategy when there is a clearly defined set of characteristics that a candidate must possess in order to be successful in the job.

Quiz 6: Strategies for Selection Decision Making

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -Most appropriate in situations where subsequent training is long,complex,and expensive.

Under what conditions are false positive selection errors more costly to an organization? If you want to reduce false positive selection errors,which selection decision making strategies are most helpful?

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -A "double-stage strategy" is a variation of this approach

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -Only identifies those applicants minimally qualified for the job

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -Most useful when physical abilities are essential for job performance

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -A hybrid of multiple cutoff and multiple regression approaches

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -When relatively small samples are used to determine weights,the weights may not be stable from one sample to the next

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -Predictors are not additive

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -Assumes predictors are linearly related to criterion

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -Sometimes referred to as a compensatory method

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -A nonsequential procedure

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -Assumes predictors are additive

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -A sequential procedure

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -Applicants with different individual predictor scores can have identical overall predicted job success.

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -Most appropriate when tradeoffs among predictors do not affect overall job performance

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -Uses a d2 statistic

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -Is appropriate when the applicant pool is large and when some of the selection procedures are expensive to administer

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -Appropriate when there is a clearly best type of employee for the job

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate selection decision making strategy. -Uses a d² statistic