6. If the items on an assessment method appear to showthat a high score on the test correlates with performance, then,which of the following is true?
A) The assessment method's criterion-related validity ishigh.
B) The assessment method's construct validity is high.
C) The assessment method's face validity is high.
D) The assessment method's content validity is high.
7. Juan is a highly qualified biomedical researcher.Having recently completed his education, he applies to work at apharmaceutical company which is renowned for its fast-pacedinnovation and aggressive growth policy. Which of the following, iftrue, would provide for a poor person-organization fit in thiscase?
A) Juan is interested in applied research that is likely toproduce tangible results.
B) Juan has the tendency to be process-oriented and is riskaverse.
C) Juan is a team-player and works exceedingly well in labgroups.
D) Juan is interested in making numerous breakthroughdiscoveries in the lab.
8. Behavioral interviews are more reliable andsubstantially better than ________ at predicting jobperformance.
A) structured interviews
B) situational interviews
C) unstructured interviews
D) situational judgment tests
9. A company who wants to deliberately make an effortfor continuity in leadership or other job categories should startwhich of the following:
A) a mentoring program
B) succession planning
C) formal job selection
D) performance evaluations
10. An applicant is given a high volume of information,which includes several memos, informal correspondence, reports, andannouncements. The applicant is required to work through thematerial by responding to each item presented. This assessmentcenter exercise is called:
A) Written case analysis
B) One-On-One Role Play
C) Leaderless Group Discussion
D) In-Basket
11. Which of the following is true of at-willemployment?
A) The employer, not the employee, can terminate the employee atany time.
B) At-will employees have a definite time period of servicementioned.
C) The employer and the employee can terminate employment forany reason that is not illegal.
D) At-will employment must be designated in writing.
12. BioMd, a manufacturer of high-end medical diagnosticequipment, made a recent job offer to John Phillips. Mr. Phillipsleft his employment in Seattle to accept the job at BioMd that islocated in Philadelphia. BioMd then rescinded their offer becausethe company determined a need to eliminate the position. JohnPhillips’ best claim against BioMd would be:
A) Promissory Estoppel
B) Misrepresentation
C) Discrimination under Title VII
D) Breach of Contract
13. Processing a new employee's employment-relatedpaperwork, acquiring necessary keys and identification cards, andestablishing an e-mail account for them is part of________.
A) socialization
B) orientation
C) attrition
D) training
14. In the selection procedure of a firm, an applicantmust obtain a minimum passing score on two different assessmentmethods before being allowed to continue in the hiring process.What type of assessment plan is being used?
A) multiple hurdles
B) contingent
C) supplemental
D) bona fide
15. Earlene Gibson, the HR manager of BioMd, is planningto implement a socialization program in the organization. Shedesigns a program in which each stage of socialization is an\"elimination tournament,\" and a new hire is out of the organizationif he or she fails. Earlene submits the program draft to the CEOfor approval. Which of the following, if true, would be thestrongest counterargument for the implementation of thisplan?
A) BioMd has a strong R&D orientation and innovation andrisk taking are the major values that the company promotes.
B) The management is intending to develop a homogeneousworkforce that is highly cohesive and goal oriented.
C) One of the goals of the socialization program is to exercisemore discipline and control in the organization.
D) The company is characterized by a vertical organizationalstructure and centralized decision making.
16. Software that allows you to maintain a database ofboth candidates and job information to facilitate finding matchesbetween openings and candidates is a(n) ________.
A) applicant tracking system
B) resume screening application
C) balanced staffing scorecard
D) digital staffing dashboard
17. Which of the following is a competency required of arecruiter?
A) Uses advanced social media and marketing tools to find bestactive candidates.
B) Email marketing expert.
C) Networking skills.
D) Great organizer.
E) All of the above.
18. A layoff is an example of which type ofturnover?
A) dysfunctional
B) voluntary
C) involuntary
D) avoidable
19. Which of the following is a direct cost ofturnover?
A) Orientation and Training
B) Decreased productivity of employees
C) Advertising Costs
D) All of the above would be considered a direct cost ofturnover.
20. Procedural justice refers to:
A) the perceived fair treatment of employees
B) the perceived fairness of a process
C) the perceived procedures that are used during a downsizingevent
D) the effects of outcomes on affected employees
