Foundations of Selection
TRUE/FALSE
1. The eight step selection process typically begins with the completion of the application form.
Ans: False
Difficulty: Easy
Section Reference: Screening Applicant
Learning Obje
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Foundations of Selection
TRUE/FALSE
1. The eight step selection process typically begins with the completion of the application form.
Ans: False
Difficulty: Easy
Section Reference: Screening Applicant
Learning Objective: Explain the purpose of screening applicants and how
initial screening is conducted.
Blooms Level: Knowledge
AACSB Tag: Application of Knowledge
2. The initial screening is a three-step procedure: (1) screening inquiries, (2) screening interviews,
and (3) checking references.
Ans: False
Difficulty: Easy
Section Reference: Screening Applicants
Learning Objective: Explain the purpose of screening applicants and how
initial screening is conducted.
Bloom’s Level: Knowledge
AACSB Tag: Application of knowledge
3. The last step of the selection process is the permanent job offer.
Ans: True
Difficulty: Easy
Section Reference: Screening Applicants
Learning Objective: Explain the purpose of screening applicants and how
initial screening is conducted.
Bloom’s Level: Knowledge
AACSB Tag: Application of Knowledge
4. Assessment centers are a type of performance simulation tests.Ans: True
Difficulty: Easy
Section Reference: Pre-employment Testing
Learning Objective: Outline the types and uses of pre-employment testing.
Bloom’s Level: Understanding
AACSB Tag: Application of knowledge
5. Work sampling includes a series of exercises used for selection, development, and performance
appraisal.
Ans: False
Difficulty: Medium
Section Reference: Pre-employment Testing
Learning Objective: Outline the types and uses of pre-employment testing.
Bloom’s Level: Understanding
AACSB Tag: Application of knowledge
6. A comprehensive interview is used to assess a candidate’s motivation, values, ability to work under
pressure, and ability to fit in with the organizational culture.
Ans: True
Difficulty: Medium
Section Reference: Interviewing Applicants
Learning Objective: Explain several different interview formats and what
interviewers need to know to conduct effective interviews.
Bloom’s Level: Knowledge
AACSB Tag: Application of knowledge
7. The key element in a realistic job preview is providing negative as well as positive information.
Ans: True
Difficulty: Medium
Section Reference: Interviewing Applicants
Learning Objective: Explain several different interview formats and what
interviewers need to know to conduct effective interviews.
Bloom’s Level: Knowledge
AACSB Tag: Application of knowledge
8. Background investigations are performed, in part, to protect employers from negligent hiring
liability.Ans: True
Difficulty: Easy
Section Reference: Background Investigations, Medical, and Physical Exams
Learning Objective: Explain the purpose and legal issues involved in
conducting background investigations.
Bloom’s Level: Analysis
AACSB Tag: Reflective thinking
9. Validity refers to a selection device’s consistency of measurement.
Ans: False
Difficulty: Medium
Section Reference: Reliability and Validity in Testing
Learning Objective: List three types of validity and explain why they are
important.
Bloom’s Level: Understanding
AACSB Tag: Application of knowledge
10. The degree to which a test measures a particular trait related to successful performance on the
job refer to content validity.
Ans: False
Difficulty: Medium
Section Reference: Reliability and Validity in Testing
Learning Objective: List three types of validity and explain why they are
important.
Bloom’s Level: Understanding
AACSB Tag: Application of knowledge
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