Question 1

Which of the following selection methods recognizes that selection decision making is a sequential process?
A)fixed bands
B)sliding bands
C)synthetic bands
D)big bands

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Question 2

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate method for collecting and combining predictor information.
-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.
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

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Question 3

Once bands have been created,which of the following selection specifications to choose individuals within the same band is NOT appropriate?
A)interpersonal skills
B)job experience
C)work habits
D)race

Accepted Answer

Race should not be a factor in selecting individuals within the same band. Selection should be based on relevant job experience, interpersonal skills, and work habits.

Question 4

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?
A)multiple regression
B)multiple cutoffs
C)multiple hurdle
D)combination

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Question 5

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?
A)Ebel method
B)modified Ebel method
C)Angoff method
D)contrasting groups method

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Question 6

Ranking applicants by their selection scores assumes that a person with a higher score will:
A)perform better on the job than a person with a lower score.
B)unconditionally accept the job if it is offered.
C)expect to be paid more than applicants with a lower score.
D)perform as well as someone already in the position.

Accepted Answer

Ranking applicants by their selection scores assumes that a person with a higher score will perform better on the job than a person with a lower score. This is the main reason why selection scores are used to rank applicants in the hiring process. It is assumed that applicants with higher scores have the skills, knowledge, and experience to perform well on the job.

Question 7

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
A)90th
B)10th
C)20th
D)80th

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Question 8

The multiple hurdle approach is less costly than the multiple cutoff approach because:
A)rejected applicants rarely challenge decisions.
B)the applicant pool never gets interviewed.
C)the applicant pool becomes smaller at each stage of the selection process.
D)the applicant pool becomes shallower at each stage of the selection process.

Accepted Answer

In the multiple hurdle approach, the applicant pool becomes smaller at each stage of the selection process, which reduces the number of applicants who need to be interviewed. This makes the process less costly compared to the multiple cutoff approach where all applicants meeting a predetermined criterion are interviewed, regardless of the number of applicants. Option A is incorrect because rejected applicants can still challenge decisions, regardless of the selection approach used. Option B is incorrect because in both approaches, applicants are typically interviewed at some point in the selection process. Option D is incorrect because the term "shallower" doesn't accurately describe the change in the applicant pool at each stage of the selection process.

Question 9

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate method for collecting and combining predictor information.
-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.
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

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Question 10

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate method for collecting and combining predictor information.
-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.
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 used here is judgmental composite, where the selection manager combines and weighs different types of information to make the overall judgment on whether or not to employ the applicant.

Question 11

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate method for collecting and combining predictor information.
-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.
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

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Question 12

Which of the following methods for establishing cutoff scores uses judgments of the difficulty of test/predictor items?
A)Thorndike's predicted yield method
B)expectancy chart method
C)Ebel method
D)contrasting groups method

Accepted Answer

The Ebel method uses judgments of the difficulty of test/predictor items to establish cutoff scores. Thorndike's predicted yield method involves using the test scores of a group of examinees to establish cutoff scores based on a predicted yield of successful candidates. The expectancy chart method involves comparing the performance of groups of test takers who passed or failed a criterion measure to establish cutoff scores. The contrasting groups method also involves comparing the performance of successful and unsuccessful test takers to determine a cutoff score, but it does not necessarily rely on judgments of item difficulty. Therefore, the best choice is C, the Ebel method.

Question 13

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate method for collecting and combining predictor information.
-A receptionist is selected based on a judgment of performance in the interview.No ratings are made.
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

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Question 14

Which of the following statistical methods can be used to establish "bands"?
A)standard error of estimate method; standard error of measurement method
B)standard error of differences method; standard error of estimate method
C)standard error of measurement method; standard error of differences method
D)standard error of determination method; standard error of measurement method

Accepted Answer

The standard error of measurement method and the standard error of differences method can both be used to establish "bands". The standard error of estimate method and the standard error of determination method are used to estimate the variability of a predicted value, but not to establish "bands".

Question 15

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate method for collecting and combining predictor information.
-Assessment centers used for managerial promotion decisions
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

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Question 16

Cutoff scores can be set by all of the following except:
A)contrasting the distributions of successful and unsuccessful job incumbents.
B)using experts' judgments.
C)multiple regression.
D)race norming.

Accepted Answer

Cutoff scores can be set by contrasting the distributions of successful and unsuccessful job incumbents, using experts' judgments, and using multiple regression. However, race norming is not an appropriate method for setting cutoff scores as it involves adjusting scores based on the race of the test-taker, which can be discriminatory and unfair.

Question 17

A major disadvantage of the combination selection decision making method is that it is:
A)less accurate than the multiple cutoff method.
B)limiting because one predictor attribute cannot compensate for another.
C)more costly than the multiple hurdle approach.
D)less reliable than other methods.

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 18

The combination method of selection decision making combines which of the following methods?
A)multiple cutoff; multiple regression
B)multiple cutoff; profile matching
C)multiple regression; profile matching
D)multiple cutoff; multiple hurdles

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Question 19

Which selection decision making model is most appropriate to use when subsequent training is long,complex,and expensive?
A)multiple regression
B)multiple cutoffs
C)multiple hurdle
D)profile matching

Accepted Answer

The multiple hurdle model is the most appropriate in this case because it involves setting a series of minimum qualifications that must be met before an individual can move on to the next stage of the selection process. This allows for a more efficient use of resources by eliminating those who do not meet the minimum qualifications early on in the process. Subsequent training being long, complex, and expensive would require the selection of individuals who have a higher likelihood of success in the training program, which the multiple hurdle model can help to achieve by setting minimum qualifications for each stage.

Question 20

Use of minimum cutoff scores rather than top-down selection may result in:
A)less workforce diversity.
B)fewer qualified applicants.
C)lower job performance.
D)lower labor costs.

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Quiz 6: Strategies for Selection Decision Making

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

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?

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?

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

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

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

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate method for collecting and combining predictor information. -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.

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

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate method for collecting and combining predictor information. -A receptionist is selected based on a judgment of performance in the interview.No ratings are made.

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

Match each of the following statements with the appropriate method for collecting and combining predictor information. -Assessment centers used for managerial promotion decisions

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

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

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

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

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