Question 1

Use of minimum cutoff scores rather than top-down selection may result in:

Accepted Answer

Minimum cutoff scores ensure that all candidates meet a basic level of qualification, which may lead to lower job performance compared to selecting the top performers in a top-down selection process.

Question 2

Which of the following selection methods recognizes that selection decision making is a sequential process?

Accepted Answer

The sliding bands method recognizes that selection decision making is a sequential process. It allows for adjustments over time based on the pool of candidates and their scores, rather than fixing the selection criteria at the outset.

Question 3

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate method for collecting and combining predictor information.
a.Pure judgment
e.Judgmental composite
b.Trait rating method
f.Mechanical composite
c.Profile interpretation
g.Judgmental synthesis
d.Pure statistical
h.
Mechanical collation
-Test information and interview information are collected on auto mechanic applicants.The selection manager looks at the information and makes an overall judgment of whether or not to employ the applicant.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following statements with...

Question 4

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate method for collecting and combining predictor information.
a.Pure judgment
e.Judgmental composite
b.Trait rating method
f.Mechanical composite
c.Profile interpretation
g.Judgmental synthesis
d.Pure statistical
h.
Mechanical collation
-Applicants for a sales representative job are assessed in several interviews.These ratings are entered into a formula and an overall score is computed across interviews.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following statements with...

Question 5

The multiple hurdle approach is less costly than the multiple cutoff approach because:

Accepted Answer

The multiple hurdle approach is less costly because it reduces the applicant pool at each stage, meaning fewer resources are spent on assessing later-stage candidates.

Question 6

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate method for collecting and combining predictor information.
a.Pure judgment
e.Judgmental composite
b.Trait rating method
f.Mechanical composite
c.Profile interpretation
g.Judgmental synthesis
d.Pure statistical
h.
Mechanical collation
-A receptionist is selected based on a judgment of performance in the interview.No ratings are made.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following statements with...

Question 7

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate method for collecting and combining predictor information.
a.Pure judgment
e.Judgmental composite
b.Trait rating method
f.Mechanical composite
c.Profile interpretation
g.Judgmental synthesis
d.Pure statistical
h.
Mechanical collation
-Test scores and interview information are reviewed by a work team.Members of the work team make their individual predictions of the likely success of each applicant.These predictions are then entered with other information into a formula to predict the applicant's likely success on the job.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

A major disadvantage of the combination selection decision making method is that it is:

Accepted Answer

The combination selection decision-making method is more costly than the multiple hurdle approach because it involves assessing candidates on multiple criteria simultaneously, rather than sequentially eliminating candidates at each hurdle, which can save time and resources.

Question 9

Which of the following methods for establishing cutoff scores uses a judgment of the test takers rather than the items as the basis for determining cutoff scores?

Accepted Answer

The contrasting groups method uses the performance of different groups of test takers (e.g., those who are known to be proficient and those who are not) to establish cutoff scores, rather than focusing on the items themselves.

Question 10

The combination method of selection decision making combines which of the following methods?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The combination method of selection decision making...

Question 11

Which of the following methods for establishing cutoff scores uses judgments of the difficulty of test/predictor items?

Accepted Answer

The Ebel method involves experts rating each test item according to its relevance and difficulty, which directly involves judgments about the difficulty of test items to establish cutoff scores.

Question 12

Suppose you need 20 machinists and you expect 200 people to apply for the job.Using Thorndike's predicted yield method for establishing cutoff scores, the ____ percentile would be the appropriate cutoff score

Accepted Answer

Thorndike's predicted yield method suggests setting the cutoff score at the percentile that corresponds to the ratio of the number of positions to the number of applicants. Here, 20 machinists out of 200 applicants is 10%, so the 90th percentile is the appropriate cutoff score.

Question 13

Ranking applicants by their selection scores assumes that a person with a higher score will:

Accepted Answer

Ranking applicants by their selection scores is based on the assumption that a higher score correlates with better job performance, not necessarily their expectations regarding job acceptance, salary, or comparison to current employees' performance.

Question 14

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate method for collecting and combining predictor information.
a.Pure judgment
e.Judgmental composite
b.Trait rating method
f.Mechanical composite
c.Profile interpretation
g.Judgmental synthesis
d.Pure statistical
h.
Mechanical collation
-A manager of a telemarketing firm selects telephone operators based on scores on three tests.The test data are combined by the manager who looks over the three test scores and forms an overall impression of whether the applicants would make successful operators.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Which of the following statistical methods can be used to establish "bands"?

Accepted Answer

The standard error of measurement method and the standard error of differences method are both used to establish confidence intervals or "bands" around observed scores or differences, indicating the range within which the true score or difference is likely to fall.

Question 16

Once bands have been created, which of the following selection specifications to choose individuals within the same band is NOT appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Choosing individuals based on race is not appropriate as it violates principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. Selection should be based on job-related criteria such as skills, experience, and work habits.

Question 17

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate method for collecting and combining predictor information.
a.Pure judgment
e.Judgmental composite
b.Trait rating method
f.Mechanical composite
c.Profile interpretation
g.Judgmental synthesis
d.Pure statistical
h.
Mechanical collation
-Assessment centers used for managerial promotion decisions

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following statements with...

Question 18

Which selection decision making method is most appropriate to use when the assumption of multiple cutoffs is reasonable and more of one predictor attribute can compensate for another above the minimum cutoffs?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Cutoff scores can be set by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

Race norming, which involves adjusting scores on a test based on the race or ethnicity of the test taker, is not a legally or ethically acceptable method for setting cutoff scores. It has been widely criticized and is prohibited under various laws and regulations. The other options (A, B, C) are legitimate methods for setting cutoff scores in various contexts, such as employment testing.

Question 20

Which selection decision making model is most appropriate to use when subsequent training is long, complex, and expensive?

Accepted Answer

The multiple hurdle model is most appropriate for situations where subsequent training is long, complex, and expensive. This model involves a series of stages or "hurdles" that candidates must pass before moving on to the next stage. It is effective in such contexts because it allows an organization to screen out candidates at early stages, thereby saving time and resources on only the most promising candidates for expensive training programs.

Quiz 15: Strategies for Selection Decision Making

Use of minimum cutoff scores rather than top-down selection may result in:

Which of the following selection methods recognizes that selection decision making is a sequential process?

The multiple hurdle approach is less costly than the multiple cutoff approach because:

A major disadvantage of the combination selection decision making method is that it is:

Which of the following methods for establishing cutoff scores uses a judgment of the test takers rather than the items as the basis for determining cutoff scores?

The combination method of selection decision making combines which of the following methods?

Which of the following methods for establishing cutoff scores uses judgments of the difficulty of test/predictor items?

Suppose you need 20 machinists and you expect 200 people to apply for the job.Using Thorndike's predicted yield method for establishing cutoff scores, the ____ percentile would be the appropriate cutoff score

Ranking applicants by their selection scores assumes that a person with a higher score will:

Which of the following statistical methods can be used to establish "bands"?

Once bands have been created, which of the following selection specifications to choose individuals within the same band is NOT appropriate?

Which selection decision making method is most appropriate to use when the assumption of multiple cutoffs is reasonable and more of one predictor attribute can compensate for another above the minimum cutoffs?

Cutoff scores can be set by all of the following except:

Which selection decision making model is most appropriate to use when subsequent training is long, complex, and expensive?