Organizational (Employee selection- techniques)

Question 1

The two main types of integrity tests that are used to assist with selection decisions are:
A. general and specific trait tests.
B. covert and behavior-based tests.
C. objective and subjective tests.
D. overt and personality-based tests.

Answer 1

D. overt and personality-based tests.

Question 2

Which of the following has been found to be the best predictor of job performance across different jobs and different measures of job performance?
A. structured employment interviews
B. general mental ability tests
C. biographical information blanks
D. assessment centers

Answer 2

B. general mental ability tests

Question 3

Research has identified which of the Big Five personality traits to be the best predictor of job performance across different jobs and different measures of job performance?
A. conscientiousness
B. agreeableness
C. openness to experience
D. emotional stability

Answer 3

A. conscientiousness

Question 4

When obtaining a high score on one or more predictors cannot compensate for a low score on another predictor, the best technique for making a hiring decision on the basis of multiple predictors is which of the following?
A. multiple cutoff
B. multiple regression
C. multiple baseline
D. multiple correlation

Answer 4

A. multiple cutoff

Question 5

When included in an assessment center, the primary purpose of the leaderless group discussion is to

Answer 5

evaluate the leadership potential of participants.