M2S2

Question 1

pertains to the series of steps involves in identifying individuals with the appropriate qualifications to fill a current or future job vacancy.

Answer 1

Selection Process

Question 2

Selection Process has Six Steps:

Answer 2

1. Criterial Development
2. Application and Resume review
3. interview
4. test administration
5. selection
6. job offer

Question 3

Selection Process:

• Understand knowledge, skills,
  abilities, and other characteristics
  (KSAOs);
• Determine sources of KSAO
  information such as testing and
  interviews;
• Develop scoring system for each of
  the sources of information; and
• Create an interview plan

Answer 3

Criterial Development

Question 4

Selection Process:

Should be based on criteria developed in step one; and
Consider internal versus external candidates.

Answer 4

Application and resume review

Question 5

Selection Process:

Determine types of interview/s;
* Write interview questions; and
* Be aware of interview bias.

Answer 5

Interview

Question 6

Selection Process:

• Perform testing as outlined in criteria development; could include reviewing work samples, drug testing or written cognitive and personality tests

Answer 6

Test Administration

Question 7

Selection Process:

• Determine which selection method will be used; and
• Compare selection method criteria.

Answer 7

Selection

Question 8

Selection Process:

• Use negotiation techniques; and
• Write the offer letter or employment agreement.

Answer 8

Job Offer

Question 9

(2) Effective interview questions: are designed to inquire about how a candidate would respond in a hypothetical scenario.

Answer 9

1. Situational Questions
2. Behavioral Questions

Question 10

Assess how effectively a test measure what is intended to measure - a candidate’s ability to perform the job

Answer 10

Validity

Question 11

evaluates whether selection methods consistently yield similar data or results when repeated multiple times.

Answer 11

Reliability

Question 12

(2) Selection Models

Answer 12

1. Clinical Approach
2. Statistical Approach

Question 13

where decision-makers collectively
assess candidates based on their
interviews and available information.
However, this approach can introduce
bias and disparate treatment,
potentially resulting in the exclusion of
candidates based on age, race, or
gender. To mitigate this, the statistical
method is recommended.

Answer 13

Clinical Approach

Question 14

involves creating a selection model that
assigns scores and weights to
different job criteria. This
approach allows for a more
objective evaluation, where specific
job requirements are given
appropriate importance. Each
criterion is rated and weighted,
resulting in a score for each
candidate.

Answer 14

Statistical Method

Question 15

The statistical methods has three common models

Answer 15

1. Compensatory Model
2. Multiple cutoff model
3. Multiple Hurdle model

Question 16

A high score in
one area can
compensate for a
low score in
another area.

Answer 16

compensatory model

Question 17

A minimum
score must be
met in all
measured areas.

Answer 17

Multiple cutoff model

Question 18

There are
multiple levels
and a candidate
must earn a
passing score to
qualify for the
next level.

Answer 18

Multiple Hurdle model