The absence any contract language the contrary
Question 1
The process of acquiring, deploying, and retaining a workforce of sufficient quantity and quality to create positive impact on the organization's effectiveness is called _________.
placement
Question 2
internal recruitment
rewards
deciding on finalists for a job
advertising a job opening
pure acquisition
pure development
Answer
Jobs are characterized by their requirements and embedded rewards.
Which of the following strategic staffing decisions does NOT pertain to staffing quality?
Answer
Question 7
In terms of the person/organization match:
the person doesn't need to meet job requirements.
Question 8
lag system
lead system
The staffing process doesn't include decision making and job offers.
The staffing process should only be viewed from the perspective of the individual (line) manager.
attract qualified applicants to job openings in the organization
establish a good person-job match
Answer
They are very narrow in their coverage of employers.
It can be accurately said of the "task dimension" component of a job description that it ____________.
Answer
Question 3
Using simple headcounts for forecasting and HR planning may:
misinterpret the actual work force size in terms of actual FTEs
Question 4
HR requirement forecasting
seniority estimation
laws and regulations
economic trends
job tenure
job pay
Answer
independent contractor
A job description is best defined as:
Answer
Question 9
Which of the following statements is true regarding independent contractors?
Using an independent contractor substantially increases the right of the employer to control the contractor.
Question 10
equal employment opportunity
a consent decree
Record and file unsolicited applications for EEO/AA purposes.
Keeping applications live and on file for ever.
specify the salary of the position to be filled.
request approval to fill an open position.
Answer
Benefits of the person hired
Which of the following is not an administrative issue?
Answer
Question 5
Which of the following is not a characteristic of employment agencies?
They collect, screen and present applicants to employers.
Question 6
consideration of legal issues
strategy development
found mostly within the external recruitment process.
used in conjunction with union contracts.
targeted recruitment
job requirements matrix recruitment
Answer
workforce
Within the external recruitment process, which of the following is most closely associated with strategy development?
Answer
Question 1
Which of the following is a true statement?
true score equals variance plus error
Question 2
an average limit on the validity of a measure
an upper limit on the validity of a measure
adequately define the attribute of interest.
construct a proper measure of the totality of the attribute.
rank order
an absolute true zero point
Answer
intra-rater
When predictor and criterion scores have been obtained, the predictor can be considered valid if:
Answer
Question 7
Length in inches is an example of a(n) __________.
interval scale
Question 8
represents unwanted sources of influence on a measure
shows a lack of an acceptable coefficient alpha
the smaller its practical significance.
the larger its range.
mean and standard deviation
range and standard deviation
Answer
situational judgment tests
Which of the following methods is the most valid predictor of performance?
Answer
Question 3
Which of the following is the law that governs the collection of background check information for employment purposes?
National Labor Rights Act
Question 4
agreeableness, openness to experience and extraversion
extraversion, conscientiousness and emotional stability
biodata
grade point average
interest inventories
ability tests
Answer
indicators of an applicant's future performance are predictive of likely job performance.
Which of the following statements regarding the use of grade point averages as a predictor is true?
Answer
Question 9
Which of the following is true regarding genetic screening?
A recent court decision has ruled that it is allowable under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Question 10
A selection plan describes predictors to be used to assess KSAOs required to perform the job.
A selection plan consists of interview rating criteria.
greater clarity in the criteria for assessment.
enhanced employee morale through the fostering of a competitive spirit.
Prediction of the individual's behavior in critical roles through assessment by multiple methods.
Matching applicants to KSAOs required by the job.
Answer
seniority is a more valid method of internal selection than experience.
Which of the following statements about various methods of managerial sponsorship is false?
Answer
Question 5
The use of the case analysis method of assessment is most appropriate for assessing _____________.
social-interactive skills
Question 6
Seniority
Promotability ratings
somewhat favorable
neutral
assessment center
in-basket exercise
Answer
decrease its use of selection plans.
The concept which refers to the idea that individuals rise to their lowest level of incompetence is the ________.
Answer
Question 1
Which of the following is true regarding seniority?
reliability is high; validity is low
Question 2
economic gain of the standard deviation of job performance.
economic gain of the validity.
the predictor has a high validity coefficient.
the predictor adds to the prediction of job success over and beyond the forecasting powers of current predictors.
allow for calculating selection ratios.
enable HR specialists to calculate utility ratios.
Answer
Monetary damages are usually leveled against the employee found to be at fault.
The sales approach to presenting a job offer has been adopted by many organizations because:
Answer
Question 7
Under which circumstances is "hiring success gain" likely to be optimal?
High selection ratio, low base rate, low validity
Question 8
Clinical prediction
Grouping
Number of applicants.
Dollar value of job performance.
Satisfactory reference checks
Job salary
Answer
Arbitration is generally more time consuming than mediation.
The effectiveness of recruitment activities to attract people to the organization is reflected in the ____________.
Answer
Question 3
Which of the following is an example of a minor employee offense?
bad behaviors
Question 4
private employers with over 1000 employees (500 for federal contracts)
only organizations with federal contracts
more than 10%, but fewer than half
more than half
poor person/organization match
favorable labor market conditions
Answer
HR staff induction costs
Which of the following is true regarding jobs in staffing?
Answer
Question 9
The first strategy for improving employee retention is to ______________.
increase compensation
Question 10
higher unemployment insurance premiums
difficulty in attracting new employees
