Which of the following is not a reason to use non evidence based selection approaches quizlet

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Chapter 2 Foundations of Recruitment and Selection I: Reliability and Validity

1. What is the first step in an organization’s selection process?

a. reviewing the candidate pool for the job position

b. identifying knowledge, skills, abilities, and other attributes for the job position

c. acquiring job analysis information for the job position

d. developing performance indicators and job dimension for the job position

ANSWER: c

2. Which of the following statements applies to a test by the UK Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), as

described in the “Sham Psychometric Test” controversy?

a. The test was appropriate because it had a valid goal: to help people find jobs.

b. The test was appropriate because it came from a larger test that had been validated by the DWP.

c. The test was inappropriate because it showed strengths but not weaknesses.

d. The test was inappropriate because it had not been validated for use by the DWP.

ANSWER: d

3. For what is job analysis information used?

a. to ensure reliability throughout the selection process

b. to identify both the performance domain and the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other attributes

linked to job performance

c. to ensure the selection process is fair, equitable, and unbiased

d. to ensure utility throughout the recruitment and selection process

ANSWER: b

4. What is the best way for HR professionals to ensure that their selection decisions meet the standards set by

courts and tribunals?

a. completely eliminating factors such as age, gender, and disability when considering candidates

b. thoroughly analyzing required KSAOs for each position to be filled

c. avoiding making hiring decisions

d. using valid and reliable science-based methods when choosing BFORs

ANSWER: b

5. What is the final step in the selection process?

a. developing performance indicators for the individuals who were hired with the process

b. gathering feedback from the individuals who were hired with the process

c. demonstrating that hiring decisions based on the selection system have utility

d. demonstrating that hiring decisions based on the selection system are reliable

ANSWER: c

6. The Toronto Police Service requires candidates to show that they are Canadian citizens or permanent

residents, are at least 18 years of age, and have a valid driver’s licence and no record of criminal

convictions. What would these requirements be classified as?

a. KSAOs

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