Question 1

A tight 'fit' between the individual and organization in recruitment and selection means?&#10;A) Seeking applicants with the technical ability to do the job&#10;B) Seeking applicants with the technical ability and appropriate personality profile to do the job&#10;C) Seeking applicants with the appropriate personality profile to do the job&#10;D) Seeking applicants who identify tightly with the organization

Accepted Answer

A tight 'fit' between the individual and organization in recruitment and selection means seeking applicants with the technical ability and appropriate personality profile to do the job. This means that the recruitment process takes into account not only the applicant's skills and qualifications, but also their personality traits, values, and work style. This ensures that the applicant is not only able to do the job, but also fits well with the organizational culture and can work effectively with colleagues.

Question 2

What is being described here: 'the process of generating a pool of candidates from which to select the appropriate person to fill a job vacancy'?&#10;A) Selection&#10;B) Recruitment&#10;C) Person specification&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Recruitment is the process of generating a pool of candidates. Selection involves choosing the best candidate from that pool. Person specification is a document outlining the required skills and characteristics for a job vacancy.

Question 3

Methods used in job analysis include&#10;A) Work diaries&#10;B) Interviews with customers&#10;C) Observation of the job&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

A,C

Question 4

What is being described here: 'a document that outlines the purpose of the job, tasks involved, the duties and responsibilities, the performance of objectives, and the reporting of relationships'?&#10;A) Person specification&#10;B) An internship&#10;C) Competency profile&#10;D) Job description

Accepted Answer

A job description is a document that outlines the purpose of the job, tasks involved, the duties and responsibilities, the performance of objectives, and the reporting of relationships. A person specification outlines the skills, qualifications, and experience required for a job. An internship is a temporary position for students or recent graduates to gain work experience. A competency profile outlines the skills and attributes required to perform a specific job.

Question 5

Two well-known person specification models are?&#10;A) Fraser Rodger&#10;B) Alec Rodger&#10;C) Roger Munro&#10;D) John Munro Fraser

Accepted Answer

Alec Rodger and John Munro Fraser are known for their contributions to the field of occupational psychology, particularly in the development of person specification models. Alec Rodger is known for his "Seven Point Plan," and John Munro Fraser for the "Five-Fold Grading System."

Question 6

The 'classic trio' of selection techniques includes?&#10;A) Biodata&#10;B) Pscyhometric testing&#10;C) Interview&#10;D) References

Accepted Answer

The answer of The 'classic trio' of selection techniques includes?&#10;A)...

Question 7

The purpose of an employment interview includes?&#10;A) To try and catch the candidate out&#10;B) All of the above&#10;C) Making judgements based on a candidate's body language&#10;D) To attract an applicant to the job

Accepted Answer

The purpose of an employment interview is primarily to attract an applicant to the job. Option A is incorrect because the purpose of the interview is not to catch the candidate out, but to assess their skills and suitability for the role. Option B is incorrect because it includes option A, which is incorrect. Option C is incorrect because making judgments based on a candidate's body language is not an ethical or effective way to conduct an interview.

Question 8

Tests that seek to assess aspects such as aptitude, ability, intelligence and personality are commonly referred to as?&#10;A) Assessment centres&#10;B) Summative testing&#10;C) Psychometric testing&#10;D) Physiological testing

Accepted Answer

Tests that assess aptitude, ability, intelligence, and personality are referred to as psychometric testing. Assessment centers are a type of selection process that includes multiple assessment tools, not just psychometric tests. Summative testing is used to evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs, not individual traits or abilities. Physiological testing measures physical abilities, such as strength or endurance, rather than mental traits or abilities.

Question 9

Which of the following is related to the notion of validity in the selection process?&#10;A) A user-friendly selection process&#10;B) The extent to which a selection process is consistent in what it is measuring over repeated use&#10;C) Content validity&#10;D) Candidate validity

Accepted Answer

Content validity is directly related to the notion of validity in the selection process, as it refers to the extent to which a test measures a representative sample of the subject matter or behavior it is supposed to measure.

Deck 5: Recruitment and Selection