The correlation coefficient between a selection test and job performance is 0. This means the selection test ________.
FINAL EXAM – HRMD 630, Summer 2017
This is an open book exam that must be completed as an individual assignment. There are 20 multiple-choice questions (2 points each = 40 points) and 3 essay questions (20 points each = 60 points).
Please submit your test paper through the Assignment module. The exam responses must be in Word.
Due date: August 11, 2017
Multiple Choice Questions
Prepare an answer sheet with numbers 1 – 20. Place the letter of the correct answer next to the number of the corresponding item. You may choose only one answer for each item.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
(2 points each – 40 points total)
Read each question carefully and select the BEST answer.
1. The correlation coefficient between a selection test and job performance is 0. This means the selection test ________.
A) perfectly predicts job performance
B) and job performance are unrelated
C) has adverse impact on job performance
D) is positively related to job performance
2. Atlas Industries uses a test that was designed for selecting Engineers in their facility. They have gone further to show that the test will also be valid for selecting their support staff in the engineering department. This is an example of:
A) correlation
B) statistical significance
C) reliability
D) validity generalization
3. How dependably or consistently a measure assesses a particular characteristic is the measure’s ________.
A) reliability
B) validity
C) standardized score
D) percentile
4. When multiple versions of the same test are developed to deter cheating, which of the following reliabilities is used to ensure the two forms are comparable?
A) test-retest reliability
B) inter-rater reliability
C) parallel forms reliability
D) internal consistency reliability
5. The extent to which items on a given measure assess the same construct is assessed by ________.
A) test-retest reliability
B) inter-rater reliability
C) parallel forms reliability
D) internal consistency reliability
6. If the items on an assessment method appear to show that a high score on the test correlates with performance, then, which of the following is true?
A) The assessment method’s criterion-related validity is high.
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 a pharmaceutical company which is renowned for its fast-paced innovation and aggressive growth policy. Which of the following, if true, would provide for a poor person-organization fit in this case?
A) Juan is interested in applied research that is likely to produce tangible results.
B) Juan has the tendency to be process-oriented and is risk averse.
C) Juan is a team-player and works exceedingly well in lab groups.
D) Juan is interested in making numerous breakthrough discoveries in the lab.
8. Behavioral interviews are more reliable and substantially better than ________ at predicting job performance.
A) structured interviews
B) situational interviews
C) unstructured interviews
D) situational judgment tests
9. A company that wants to deliberately make an effort for continuity in leadership or other job categories should start which 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, and announcements. The applicant is required to work through the material by responding to each item presented. This assessment center 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-will employment?
A) The employer, not the employee, can terminate the employee at any time.
B) At-will employees have a definite time period of service mentioned.
C) The employer and the employee can terminate employment for any reason that is not illegal.
D) At-will employment must be designated in writing.
12. BioMd, a manufacturer of high-end medical diagnostic equipment, made a recent job offer to John Phillips. Mr. Phillips left his employment in Seattle to accept the job at BioMd that is located in Philadelphia. BioMd then rescinded their offer because the company determined a need to eliminate the position. John Phillips’ 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-related paperwork, acquiring necessary keys and identification cards, and establishing an e-mail account for them is part of ________.
A) socialization
B) orientation
C) attrition
D) training
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