DeCenzo 12e Test Bank
Chapter 7, Foundations of Selection
TRUE/FALSE
1. The eight step selection process typically begins with the completion of the app
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Ans: False
Difficulty: Easy
Section Reference: Screening Applicant
Learning Objective: Explain the purpose of screening applicants and how
initial screening is conducted.
Blooms Level: Knowledge
AACSB Tag: Application of Knowledge
2. The initial screening is a three-step procedure: (1) screening inquiries, (2) screening interviews,
and (3) checking references.
Ans: False
Difficulty: Easy
Section Reference: Screening Applicants
Learning Objective: Explain the purpose of screening applicants and how
initial screening is conducted.
Bloom’s Level: Knowledge
AACSB Tag: Application of knowledge
3. The last step of the selection process is the permanent job offer.
Ans: True
Difficulty: Easy
Section Reference: Screening Applicants
Learning Objective: Explain the purpose of screening applicants and how
initial screening is conducted.
Bloom’s Level: Knowledge
AACSB Tag: Application of Knowledge
4. Assessment centers are a type of performance simulation tests.
Ans: True
Difficulty: Easy
Section Reference: Pre-employment Testing
Learning Objective: Outline the types and uses of pre-employment testing.
Bloom’s Level: Understanding
AACSB Tag: Application of knowledge
5. Work sampling includes a series of exercises used for selection, development, and performance
appraisal.
Ans: False
Difficulty: Medium
Section Reference: Pre-employment Testing
Learning Objective: Outline the types and uses of pre-employment testing.
Bloom’s Level: Understanding
AACSB Tag: Application of knowledge
6. A comprehensive interview is used to assess a candidate’s motivation, values, ability to work under
pressure, and ability to fit in with the organizational culture.
Ans: True
Difficulty: Medium
Section Reference: Interviewing Applicants
Learning Objective: Explain several different interview formats and what
interviewers need to know to conduct effective interviews.
Bloom’s Level: Knowledge
AACSB Tag: Application of knowledge
7. The key element in a realistic job preview is providing negative as well as positive information.
Ans: True
Difficulty: Medium
Section Reference: Interviewing Applicants
Learning Objective: Explain several different interview formats and what
interviewers need to know to conduct effective interviews.
Bloom’s Level: Knowledge
AACSB Tag: Application of knowledge
8. Background investigations are performed, in part, to protect employers from negligent hiring
liability.
Ans: True
Difficulty: Easy
Section Reference: Background Investigations, Medical and Physical Exams
Learning Objective: Explain the purpose and legal issues involved in
conducting background investigations.
Bloom’s Level: Analysis
AACSB Tag: Reflective thinking
9. Validity refers to a selection device’s consistency of measurement.
Ans: False
Difficulty: Medium
Section Reference: Reliability and Validity in Testing
Learning Objective: List three types of validity and explain why they are
important.
Bloom’s Level: Understanding
AACSB Tag: Application of knowledge
10. The degree to which a test measures a particular trait related to successful performance on the
job refer to content validity.
Ans: False
Difficulty: Medium
Section Reference: Reliability and Validity in Testing
Learning Objective: List three types of validity and explain why they are
important.
Bloom’s Level: Understanding
AACSB Tag: Application of knowledge
11. Personal factors such as health and background may be considered in international assignments.
Ans: True
Difficulty: Medium
Section Reference: The Employment Offer
Learning Objective: Explain factors relevant to employment offers and global
selection.
Bloom’s Level: Knowledge
AACSB Tag: Application of knowledge
12. Unfortunately, former employer of a job applicant is prohibited by law from ever talking to the
new employer about the applicant.
Ans: False
Difficulty: Medium
Section Reference: Background Investigations, Medical and Physical Exams
Learning Objective: Explain the purpose and legal issues involved in
conducting background investigations.
Bloom’s Level: Application
AACSB Tag: Application of knowledge
13. It is not necessary, when rejecting a job candidate, to worry about how the rejection is worded,
as it will have minimal, if any, impact on the organization.
Ans: False
Difficulty: Medium
Section Reference: The Employment Offer
Learning Objective: Explain factors relevant to employment offers and global
selection.
Bloom’s Level: Application
AACSB Tag: Application of knowledge
14. Validation coefficients demonstrate the statistical relationships existing between an individual’s
test score and his or her job performance.
Ans: True
Difficulty: Medium
Section Reference: Reliability and Validity in Testing
Learning Objective: List three types of validity and explain why they are
important.
Bloom’s Level: Understanding
AACSB Tag: Application of knowledge
15. The most effective technique to excel in an interview for a candidate is to arrive at the interview
site a few minutes early and for the first time look through any company literature lying about to get
an idea of what the company does.
Ans: False
Difficulty: Easy
Section Reference: Final Thoughts: Excelling at the Interview
Learning Objective: Outline how to personally excel in the interview process.
Bloom’s Level: Synthesis
AACSB Tag: Analytical thinking
MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
a) Performance simulation test
b) Weighted application forms
c) Application
d) Reliability
e) Criterion-related validity
f) Background investigation
g) Concurrent validity
h) Qualified privilege
i) Work sampling
j) Behavioral interview
k) Validity generalization
l) Predictive validity
m) Cut score
n) Validity
o) Interviewer bias
16. The proven relationship of a selection device to relevant criterion.
Ans: n
Difficulty: Medium
Section Reference: Reliability and Validity in Testing
Learning Objective: List three types of validity and explain why they are
important.
Bloom’s Level: Knowledge
AACSB Tag: Analytical thinking
17. Company-specific employment document completed by job applicants used to generate specific
information the company wants.
Ans: c
Difficulty: Easy
Section Reference: Application Forms
Learning Objective: Explain how application forms are used and the relevant
legal issues.
Bloom’s Level: Knowledge
AACSB Tag: Reflective thinking [Show Less]