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Question 1

John performed well on the test but did poorly in the interview. He was hired because he had the highest combined score:

Accepted Answer

Compensatory approach

Question 2

A selection ratio of 1:100 means that:

Accepted Answer

You can be very selective in hiring

Question 3

Which of the following is a BFOR?

Accepted Answer

none of these are BFORs

Question 4

A minority individual has not been hired because s/he failed a cognitive ability test. Is this:

Accepted Answer

not sure. Need to know more about reliability/validity

Question 5

Layoffs are a good way to deal with undersupply of labour

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

The pre-test/post-test design is an effective way to evaluate training programs

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Which of the following is a learning principle noted in the book?

Accepted Answer

participation

Question 8

What is a method for forecasting the supply of external candidates?

Accepted Answer

labour market analysis

Question 9

Job analysis is intended to

Accepted Answer

discover the job tasks and KSAOs

Question 10

The PAQ (position analysis questionnaire) is a standardized method to conduct job analysis

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

The degree to which a selection test includes elements of the job domain is called

Accepted Answer

content validity

Question 12

If you have been illegally discriminated against in Ontario, the likely place to go is:

Accepted Answer

Ontario Human Rights Commission

Question 13

The method of job analysis in which one asks an incumbent to periodically summarize activities.

Accepted Answer

employee log or diary method

Question 14

6 HR managers supervising 32 HR staff

Accepted Answer

There are 2 jobs and 38 positions

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a prohibited ground of discrimination in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

political belief

Question 16

Attractive applicants get higher scores on interviews. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

halo effect

Question 17

Star Engineering has 25% of its engineers are women. Women make up approximate 10% in the job market. This is the case

Accepted Answer

concentrated

Question 18

According to the textbook, which reference should be the most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Phone call to former employer

Question 19

Which test asks employees how they would respond to hypothetical scenarios?

Accepted Answer

situational judgement test

Question 20

What is attrition?

Accepted Answer

Employees leaving due to resignation, retirement, or death

Question 21

Unintentional discrimination is typically embedded in?

Accepted Answer

policies and practices

Question 22

The “glass ceiling” typically affects:

Accepted Answer

women & visible minorities

Question 23

This will help accurately prepare an applicant for what really goes on in a job.

Accepted Answer

realistic job preview

Question 24

Line managers typically have line authority, which means make decisions about production, performance and people

Accepted Answer

True

Question 25

What information is typically included in writing job descriptions

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 26

Replacement charts give comprehensive information about possible promotable candidates.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 27

An intelligence test should measure intelligence, not simply a person's reading ability or memory.

Accepted Answer

Construct validity

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