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INP 2002 EXAM 2 REVIEW GAME
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1
Which rating form measures the frequency or number of times employees use specific behaviors?
mixed standard scale
graphic rating form.
behaviorally anchored rating scale (BARS).
behavior observation scale (BOS).
2
The abstract definition of good performance is referred to as the
actual criterion.
operational criterion.
criterion construct.
theoretical criterion.
3
According to Expectancy theory, what are the three factors that determine motivation level?
expectancy, valence, and force
pay, valence, and experience
expectancy, valence, and instrumentality
expectancy, pay, and valence
4
This refers to the part of the theoretical criterion that is assessed by the actual criterion.
Criterion contamination
Criterion deficiency
Criterion complexity
Criterion relevance
5
Which theory of motivation has been the most useful for I/O psychologists?
Reinforcement theory
Goal setting theory
Needs hierarchy theory
Equity theory
6
What type PA scale using general ratings ranging from 1 (not at all) to 7 (extremely).
behavior observation scale
mixed standard scale
graphic rating form
behaviorally anchored rating scale
7
Which of the following would NOT be used to encourage positive transfer of training?
The use of identical elements.
The use of pretest-post-test design.
The use of over-learning.
The use of general principles.
8
John sweeps hard and fast whereas Bob sweeps light and slowly. John has ________ than Bob.
less persistence
more intensity
less direction
more persistence
9
This scale lists specific behaviors that vary in levels of performance:
performance appraisal form.
behaviorally anchored rating scale (BARS).
behavior observation scale (BOS).
graphic rating form.
10
If a criterion is deficient it lacks
criterion related validity.
construct validity.
face validity.
content validity.
11
According to self-efficacy theory, John will work hardest when he
has no idea whether he can succeed
thinks he has a 50% chance of success.
expects to fail
is confident that he can succeed.
12
A combined overall rating of performance across demensions is known as
a composite criterion.
a theoretical criterion.
dynamic criteria.
multidimensional criteria.
13
Transfer of training
is when an employees apply newly trained skills on the job
only occurs when elaborate training methods are used
is assessed during the creation of training objectives.
is part of needs assessment
14
Which of the following training designs compares trainees with a group of non-trained employees
posttest-only design
control group design
pretest-posttest design
reactions criteria design
15
Many students would like professors to make what type of error when grading examinations?
Severity errors
Central tendency errors
Leniency errors
Halo errors
16
I think I should be well paid because I have a college degree. The degree is considered a(n):
valence
outcome
input
expectancy
17
Which is NOT a weakness of objective job performance measures?
Focus on quantity instead of quality.
Quantity may be misleading in determing high/low performers
They may be deficient.
It is hard to determine how they relate to job.
18
Needs assessments should focus on three levels. What are the three levels?
organization, task, person
task, job, organization
job, organization, person
person, task, job
19
Which type of training method is best when a large number of people must be trained at once?
Lecture
On the job training
Role play
Modeling
20
Which of the following are types of training criteria or training outcomes:
reactions, learning, and performance
reactions, learning, behaviors, and results
ideology, learning, performance, and results
knowledge, performance, and results
21
Which motivational theory states that people are motivated to achieve a condition of fairness?
Expectancy theory
Equity theory
Reinforcement theory
Equality theory
22
Ratings are based on a general impression of an employee rather than varying employee behavior:
halo error
general tendency error
distributional bias
true halo
23
What is not an important factor for goal setting to improve job performance?
Feedback on level of success
Employee acceptance of the goal(s)
Reward for achieving goals
Specific goals
24
The first step in developing an effective training program is:
Conduct needs assessment.
Evaluate the training
Deliver the training
Design the training.
25
The subjective probability that a person has about his or her ability to perform a behavior is:
Instrumentality
Valence
Self-efficacy.
Expectancy