Question 1

A private company whose website lists job openings for thousands of organizations and resumes for thousands of applicants is called:

Accepted Answer

The description provided fits that of a job board, which is a type of website that typically lists job openings from various companies and allows job seekers to upload their resumes. Option A is not accurate as the website is not focused on a specific employer, but rather multiple organizations. Option C refers to a broader category of websites that enable social interaction, and option D is a collaborative website that allows users to add and modify content but is not relevant to the given scenario.

Question 2

The most commonly used method to select employees is:

Accepted Answer

Employment interviews are the most commonly used method of employee selection as they provide a chance to assess applicants' knowledge, skills, experience, and personality. This method allows interviewers to observe an applicant's non-verbal communication, ask follow-up questions, and clarify any doubts they may have. While psychological tests, physical tests, and letters of recommendation can provide additional insight, they are not as widely or frequently used as employment interviews.

Question 3

Interview questions such as, "Why should I hire you" and "What college subjects do you like best" demonstrate which negative aspect of unstructured interviews?

Accepted Answer

Both questions indicate a lack of job-relatedness. "Why should I hire you" does not focus on the candidate's skills or qualifications, while "What college subjects do you like best" does not necessarily relate to the job requirements.

Question 4

Your text identifies eight factors that contribute to the poor reliability and validity of the interview process. Which factor is related to why there is no relationship between interview length and outcome?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your text identifies eight factors that contribute...

Question 5

What is the first step in constructing a structured interview?

Accepted Answer

The first step in constructing a structured interview is to conduct a job analysis to identify the key competencies and skills needed for the job. The interview questions should be designed to assess these competencies and skills, and a job analysis will help ensure that the questions are relevant and focused on the requirements of the job.

Question 6

A good example of a _______ interview question is "Your resume says that you worked for the AMFAM Club, what is that?"

Accepted Answer

The question is asking for clarification about a specific job listed on the candidate's resume, making it a clarifying question.

Question 7

The most effective realistic job previews (RJPs) are presented in a(n) ______ format.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that the most effective RJPs are presented in a multimedia format that includes videos, images, and narration. This allows for a more interactive and engaging experience for job candidates, providing a more accurate preview of the job and the work environment. Written and oral formats may be effective for some job candidates, but they may not be as immersive as a multimedia format. Presentation mode does not matter as much as the content and format of the RJP.

Question 8

Which of the following factors would suggest emphasizing your strengths and concealing your weaknesses in an interview?

Accepted Answer

Emphasizing strengths and concealing weaknesses is recommended when there is a negative information bias, meaning that the interviewer may perceive and remember negative information more strongly than positive information. Therefore, it is best to focus on your strengths to counteract this bias.

Question 9

Direct mail recruiting works best for positions involving:

Accepted Answer

Direct mail recruiting is best for positions that require specialized skills because it allows for targeted outreach to individuals with the necessary qualifications. It may not be as effective for positions requiring low skill levels or temporary or part-time work, which may have a larger pool of qualified candidates or be better suited for online job postings or in-person recruiting events.

Question 10

An applicant who looks around the interviewer's office and pays close attention to such items as pictures and plaques probably has a good understanding of the role ________ plays in their interview score.

Accepted Answer

Paying attention to personal items like pictures and plaques in the interviewer's office suggests the applicant understands the importance of interviewer-interviewee similarity. This similarity can positively influence the interviewer's perception and evaluation of the candidate, as people tend to have a favorable bias towards those who share similarities with them.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of employer-based websites for recruitment?

Accepted Answer

All three options listed (A, B, and C) are advantages of employer-based websites for recruitment, so none are not an advantage.

Question 12

Your text identifies eight factors that contribute to the poor reliability and validity of the interview process. Which of the following is NOT one of the eight factors?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your text identifies eight factors that contribute...

Question 13

The majority of the evidence regarding physical attractiveness indicates that, in general, _______ applicants have an advantage over _______ applicants.

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that individuals who are perceived as physically attractive have an advantage over those who are perceived as less attractive. This phenomenon is known as the "beauty bias" and has been documented in various contexts including hiring decisions, promotions, and salaries. While individual judgments of attractiveness may differ, overall, attractiveness tends to be positively associated with traits such as competence, intelligence, and likability, leading to preferential treatment for more attractive individuals.

Question 14

Bastion Manufacturing plans to start a formal employee referral program in which employees referring an applicant will get an incentive. According to research, which of the following incentives would result in the most number of employee referrals?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bastion Manufacturing plans to start a formal...

Question 15

Realistic job previews involve telling potential applicants the ____ a job with an objective of increasing _____.

Accepted Answer

Realistic job previews involve providing potential applicants with an accurate picture of both the positive and negative aspects of a job. The objective is to increase tenure by ensuring that job candidates have a clear understanding of what the job entails, leading to better job fit and reduced turnover.

Question 16

Perhaps the best way to ensure that interviewers base their decisions on relevant information is to:

Accepted Answer

The structured interview is designed to ask every candidate the same set of job relevant questions, which minimizes the opportunity for an interviewer to base their decision on irrelevant or arbitrary information. Trained professionals, accountability, and team interviews can also be helpful, but the structured interview is specifically designed to ensure job-relatedness.

Question 17

Which of the following factors would suggest that making a favorable first impression is important?

Accepted Answer

Primacy effects refer to the tendency for people to remember the first information they receive about someone or something. Making a favorable first impression can increase the likelihood of being remembered positively and can set the tone for future interactions.

Question 18

______ interviews involve several interviewers interviewing one applicant at the same time.

Accepted Answer

Panel interviews involve multiple interviewers interviewing one candidate at the same time. This type of interview is often used in situations where the position requires input and feedback from multiple departments or individuals, such as a managerial role. Panel interviews can be intimidating for candidates, but they also give the candidate the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to interact with a group of people and handle pressure.

Question 19

Most evidence suggests that the typical unstructured interview is a _______ predictor of future performance.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that unstructured interviews, which are typically guided by the interviewer's intuition and personal biases rather than a standardized set of questions, have low predictive validity for future job performance. Other types of interviews, such as structured situational or behavioral interviews, have been shown to have higher validity.

Question 20

Which of the following factors seems to have the strongest relationship with scores on a traditional interview?

Accepted Answer

Nonverbal cues have been found to have the strongest relationship with scores on a traditional interview. This includes things like eye contact, posture, and facial expressions. Primacy effects, contrast effects, and negative information bias may all play a role in how the interviewer perceives the candidate, but they are not as strongly related to overall interview scores as nonverbal cues.

Quiz 4: Employee Selection: Recruiting and Interviewing.