Question 1

A school hired a bus driver without conducting a multistate criminal background check; the school conducted a background check only in the state in which it is located. Subsequently, the driver was convicted of kidnapping one of the children who traveled in his bus. The prosecution in the case revealed that the driver had been convicted 10 years ago for a similar case in another state. In this scenario, the school is guilty of _____.

Accepted Answer

The school is guilty of negligent hiring by not conducting a multistate criminal background check which would have revealed the driver's previous conviction in another state. Negligent hiring occurs when an employer fails to exercise reasonable care in hiring an employee, which results in harm to others. In this case, the harm caused was the kidnapping of a child, which could have been prevented if the school had conducted a thorough background check.

Question 2

In the context of medical examinations and inquiries in the selection process, which of the following is true of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Accepted Answer

Under the ADA, a company cannot ask job applicants any question related to current or past medical history until a conditional job offer has been made. This is to prevent discrimination against individuals with disabilities or those who have a history of medical conditions. Pre-employment drug tests are not considered medical exams under the ADA and can be conducted before a conditional job offer has been made. However, any medical exams conducted before a conditional job offer must be job-related and consistent with business necessity. Hiring an individual because of drug use for treatment, medical, or nonmedical purposes may violate other laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), but it does not violate the ADA specifically.

Question 3

Which of the following is most likely a reason employers perform a thorough background check of all applicants?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is most likely...

Question 4

Chinn has been a bus driver for a tour bus company for the past 15 years and has an excellent driving record. He had a back injury last year for which he is still undergoing treatment. If Chinn has an accident while driving one of the tour buses because of the effects of his medication and passengers are injured in the accident, the company will most likely be liable for _____.

Accepted Answer

Negligent retention refers to the failure of an employer to take action when they know, or should know, that an employee is unfit to perform his job duties due to medical conditions, emotional instability or substance abuse. In this case, if the tour bus company is aware that Chinn is still undergoing treatment for a back injury and he is taking medication that could impair his ability to drive, yet they continue to employ him as a driver, the company can be held liable for any damages resulting from his negligent driving.

Question 5

Which of the following occurs when interviewers favor or select people whom they believe to be like themselves on the basis of a variety of personal factors?

Accepted Answer

Similarity bias occurs when interviewers favor or select candidates who they believe are similar to themselves on the basis of personal factors such as background, experiences, or characteristics. This bias can result in a lack of diversity in the workplace and can limit the potential talent pool.

Question 6

Scenic River had an opening for the position of City Manager. This opening attracted many applicants from all over the city. As part of the selection process, each applicant appeared one after another for the interview before the entire Scenic River Board. This best exemplifies a _____.

Accepted Answer

A panel interview involves having multiple interviewers from the company interviewing a single candidate. In this scenario, the Scenic River Board is the panel conducting the interviews. The other options don't fit the given scenario as they involve different interview formats.

Question 7

Gisela had an interview with the Managing Editor of a prominent publisher. The interviewer asked her general questions and then used her responses to form the next question. Given this scenario, it can be said that Gisela most likely attended a _____.

Accepted Answer

The interviewer's method of asking general questions and using Gisela's responses to form the next question is characteristic of a nondirective interview. In this type of interview, the interviewer provides minimal guidance and allows the candidate to lead the conversation. This approach is often used to gain a deeper understanding of the candidate's experiences, skills, and personality.

Question 8

Reliability refers to how well a test measures what it claims to measure.

Accepted Answer

Reliability refers to the consistency of a test in measuring something, while validity refers to how well a test measures what it claims to measure.

Question 9

The interior decorators, designers, and architects of WorldKraft Design work together in self-managing the company's work groups. This structure is key to the organization's culture, and it is crucial that new hires be compatible with the work group to which they are assigned. In this case, it would be best to use _____ to hire potential employees.

Accepted Answer

In this scenario, team interviews would be the best choice as they involve multiple members of the work group interviewing the candidate together to assess their compatibility with the team's culture and working style. This method allows for better evaluation of the candidate's fit within the team and helps to ensure a cohesive and effective work group.

Question 10

Conscientiousness is a predictor of selection criteria.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Conscientiousness is a predictor of selection criteria....

Question 11

Identify a true statement about drug testing.

Accepted Answer

Drug testing is widely used by employers as a selection tool to ensure a safe and drug-free workplace. The Americans with Disabilities Act does not prohibit pre-employment drug testing, but it regulates how employers can use the information obtained from drug testing. Pre-employment drug tests are not considered to be medical exams under the Americans with Disabilities Act, but they may be subject to other laws and regulations.

Question 12

Generally, the higher the position being filled in an organization, the greater the likelihood that the ultimate hiring decisions will be made by HR professionals rather than operating managers.

Accepted Answer

Typically, the higher the position within an organization, the more likely it is that the ultimate hiring decision will be made by senior executives or operating managers rather than HR professionals. HR may facilitate the process, but the final decision often rests with top management for high-level positions.

Question 13

Realistic job previews can enhance applicant trust in a potential employer.

Accepted Answer

Realistic job previews provide job candidates with a clear and accurate understanding of what to expect if they were to become an employee of the organization. By presenting realistic job expectations, candidates are more likely to feel that the employer is transparent and honest, which enhances trust in the potential employer.

Question 14

Which of the following should be included in the job details section of an employment offer letter?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following should be included...

Question 15

Which of the following occurs when an interviewer allows a positive characteristic about a job applicant to overshadow other evidence?

Accepted Answer

The halo effect occurs when an interviewer allows a positive characteristic, such as physical appearance, to overshadow other evidence, such as job experience or qualifications. This can result in the interviewer giving an inflated overall evaluation of the applicant.

Question 16

Which of the following types of selection interviews is less structured than the others?

Accepted Answer

A nondirective interview is less structured than other types of selection interviews because the interviewer allows the candidate to lead the conversation and does not provide specific questions or scenarios as in a behavioral or situational interview. Biographical interviews focus on the candidate's background and experiences, but still have a structured set of questions.

Question 17

The problem of _____ occurs when interviewers decide whether an applicant is suitable for a job within the first two to four minutes of the interview and spend the rest of the time looking for evidence to support their decision.

Accepted Answer

Snap judgments occur when interviewers make quick decisions about an applicant's suitability for a job within the first few minutes of the interview. This can lead to biases and stereotypes influencing the interviewer's decision-making process, which can be detrimental to the selection process. It is important for interviewers to remain impartial and give each candidate a fair chance to showcase their abilities and qualifications.

Question 18

Anthony was interviewing an applicant for the position of volunteer guide at an art museum. During the course of the interview, the applicant began to discuss her interest in introducing young children to art. Based on how the conversation progressed, Anthony followed up with several questions about how young children react to art, why she felt early exposure to art was important, and how she would design situations for children to experience art. Anthony was most likely conducting a _____.

Accepted Answer

Anthony's approach of allowing the conversation to flow based on the applicant's interests and responses, and following up with questions related to those interests, is characteristic of a nondirective interview. This type of interview encourages the applicant to speak freely about their experiences and viewpoints, guiding the conversation rather than following a strict set of predetermined questions.

Question 19

In the context of inquiries in the selection process, the Americans with Disabilities Act:

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not consider pre-employment drug tests to be medical exams, allowing employers to conduct them without violating the ADA's restrictions on medical examinations before a job offer.

Question 20

Aaron is attending a job interview. The interviewers find that his cognitive scores are quite low, but he has great interpersonal skills. The interviewers decide to hire him and give him intensive training on their desk procedures. This is an example of the compensatory approach for combining predictors of work performance.

Accepted Answer

The compensatory approach involves combining predictors of work performance in a way that one strength can make up for a weakness in another predictor. In this scenario, Aaron's strong interpersonal skills can compensate for his low cognitive scores, and the intensive training can further enhance his abilities to perform well in the job.

Quiz 7: Selecting Human Resources

In the context of medical examinations and inquiries in the selection process, which of the following is true of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ?