Selecting and Testing Applicants

Question 1

Gathering info about job applicants in order to determine who should be hired

Answer 1

employee selection

Question 2

Theoretical construct or abstract idea that can never actually be measured- complete set of ideal factors that constitute a successful person

Answer 2

ultimate criterion

Question 3

measurable factors such as performance appraisals or attendance

Answer 3

actual criterion

Question 4

consistency or stability of a selection instrument

Answer 4

reliability

Question 5

How accurately and precisely a measure assesses and attribute

Answer 5

Validity

Question 6

Key benefit of validity

Answer 6

identifying candidates who are best qualified

Question 7

Relationship between a test score and job performance

Answer 7

empirical validity

Question 8

Method of establishing empirical validity- identifies specific behaviors, knowledge, and tasks required for a given job

Answer 8

content validity

Question 9

Method of establishing empirical validity- assessment must demonstrate that it measures the construct or characteristic it claims to measure

Answer 9

Construct Validity

Question 10

Selection Instruments

Answer 10

Application blanks, reference checks, interviewing, background checks

Question 11

Effectiveness of orientation and socialization

Answer 11

reduce turnover and help create a positive work environment

Question 12

Benefits of Reliability

Answer 12

Likelihood of positive work environment

Overall productivity