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Identify the limitation of cognitive ability tests.

A) lack of validity of the tests for complex jobs
B) lack of reliable and commercially available tests
C) legal issues related to administering the tests
D) lack of validity of the tests for those jobs that require adaptability
E) relatively high cost of the tests

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Erika is a human resource manager at Bluetel Inc. ,a software company.She receives a call from an HR manager at another software company asking about Marshall,a software engineer who used to work at Bluetel and has applied for a job at the caller's company.Erika checks the company's records and sees that a coworker had accused Marshall of racial discrimination,but an investigation did not turn up any evidence to support the charge.Marshall left the company two months later,saying he was no longer comfortable there.Erika is concerned about sharing the details of this situation with the caller.If telling the information to the caller leads to the other company not hiring Marshall,what potentially unlawful behavior could Marshall accuse Bluetel of engaging in?

A) misappropriation
B) fraud
C) misrepresentation
D) defamation
E) negligence

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A _____ interview allows interviewer discretion in choosing the questions to be asked and generally includes open-ended questions about the candidate's strengths,weaknesses,career goals,and work experience.

Which of the following is true about content validity?

Which of the following statements is true of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991?

To evaluates the results of a test used in the selection process for job candidates,Zoemetra Corp.uses a method wherein scores between 90 and 100 are graded A,scores between 80 and 90 are graded B,scores between 70 and 80 are graded C,and so on.This practice allows the company to give preference to unrepresented groups within a range.Which of the following terms describes this method of evaluating test results?

Automated systems always ensure that all highly qualified candidates are included in the selection process.

Define what is meant by reliability,validity,and utility in the employment selection context.

Alexander is being interviewed for the position of an entry-level financial analyst at a well-known asset management company.Alexander is asked questions about the current state of the U.S.stock market,the current net worth of certain financial firms,and concepts such as IPOs and mergers from a set of predetermined questions that the interviewer has prepared.This is an example of a(n) _____.

Briefly describe how concurrent and predictive validation research is conducted,and identify at least two potential advantages of predictive validation.

Personality tests are more reliable than intelligence tests.

While applying for the position of administrative assistant,Rachel was asked to provide the name and phone number of her previous supervisor.She was also provided the alternative of presenting a letter from her previous supervisor vouching for her performance on the job.Which of the following tools used in the initial selection process is illustrated in this case?

In a nondirective interview,the interviewer always asks questions from an established set of questions.

David Carr is the HR manager of Witherspoon Inc. ,a publishing company.He wants to know if a certain test of cognitive ability,used in the advertising industry,can be successfully used in his organization.This scenario suggests that he wants to know if this test is a(n) _____ method.

Geena is the human resource manager for a machine job that produces custom parts.To make these products,production employees must be able to quickly learn new methods and machines.To identify job candidates who can quickly acquire new skills,Geena could administer achievement tests.

Rigatel Corp. ,an investment bank,is in the final stage of its selection process for a business analyst.Rob is one of the desired candidates for the position.As part of background checks,the bank wants to look at his credit history.Which of the following acts requires them to obtain Rob's consent before using a third party to check his credit history?

Emma,a manager at Synergy Inc. ,conducted an interview with Sean for a job as regional sales manager.During the course of the interview,she asked Sean to take a test that would assess Sean's integrity by asking him about his attitude toward shoplifting and his own experiences with shoplifting,if any.Which of the following tests was conducted by Emma?

The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires that employers obtain a candidate's consent before downloading his or her résumé from an online job site.

Which of the following is a permissible question for job applications and interviews?

The _____ of an employment test is indicated by the extent to which the test scores relate to actual job performance.