WGU D351 V2 ALL TOPICS STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
Define the term "business ethics." - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- the values and
principles that are used to evaluate whether the collective behavior of members
of an organization is appropriate
What does the paired comparison method involve? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
involves comparing each employee to another incumbent, two at a time on a
single standard, to determine which is better. A rank order can be obtained by
counting the number of times each individual is selected as the better of a pair.
What industries are most likely to use trade associations as a recruitment source?
- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Construction
What is " job matching?" - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- systematic effort to identify
people's KSAs (knowledge, skills, and abilities) and match them to job openings
What are the two major components of job-matching systems - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- job profiles and candidate profile
What are job profiles? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- detailed job descriptions as well
as job specifications
,What information is included in a "candidate profile?" - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
candidate's experience or skills related to specific jobs
Define the term "employee selection." - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- is the process of
gathering information about job applicants in order to determine who should be
hired for an available position.
"Explain the benefits to organizations of new employee orientation and
socialization. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- the employee is introduced to the work
environment. Successful orientation also helps the new employees gain a feeling
of belonging and familiarity with the organization's culture and climate, with
much less chance of their ever feeling isolated or uncomfortable.
What are the benefits of developing selection devices (tests) on the basis of a job
analysis? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- it gives you a break down of exactly what
you're looking for and if the candidate meets those criteria
Define the term "criterion." - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- a criterion is a behavior
associated with a successful job-holder.
What is the difference between the "ultimate criterion" and the "actual
criterion?" - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- The ultimate criterion is a theoretical
construct or abstract idea that can never actually be measured. It represents a
complete set of ideal factors that constitute a successful person. The actual
criterion, on the other hand, includes the measurable factors that constitute a
successful person.
Define the term "reliability." - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Reliability refers to the
consistency or stability of a selection instrument (i.e., a predictor or criterion).
, What are the benefits of a reliable selection process? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
When an organization makes selection and placement decisions based on reliable
predictors and criteria, employees are more likely to succeed in their jobs. In turn,
if employees are successful in their jobs, the organization experiences less
employee turnover, increased loyalty, and a positive work environment.
Define "validity." - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Reliability refers to the consistency or
stability of a selection instrument (i.e., a predictor or criterion).
What are the key benefits of ensuring the validity of selection tests? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- A key benefit of ensuring the validity of selection tests is identifying
applicants who are the best qualified.
What can result from the poor validity of selection tests? - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔- poor validity can result in legal action if the test is shown to be
discriminatory.
"Describe empirical validity and provide an example. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
refers to how much a predictor relates to a criterion (some measure of job
success).Someone who passes their DH board should do well as a hygienist.
"Describe content validity and provide an example. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Content validity thus refers to predictors that measure KSAs related to those
required on the actual job. To demonstrate content validity, it is necessary to
know the duties of the actual job and the individual KSAs needed to perform
those duties. A court reporter needs to type for their job and they have a high
WPM.
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
Define the term "business ethics." - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- the values and
principles that are used to evaluate whether the collective behavior of members
of an organization is appropriate
What does the paired comparison method involve? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
involves comparing each employee to another incumbent, two at a time on a
single standard, to determine which is better. A rank order can be obtained by
counting the number of times each individual is selected as the better of a pair.
What industries are most likely to use trade associations as a recruitment source?
- CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Construction
What is " job matching?" - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- systematic effort to identify
people's KSAs (knowledge, skills, and abilities) and match them to job openings
What are the two major components of job-matching systems - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- job profiles and candidate profile
What are job profiles? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- detailed job descriptions as well
as job specifications
,What information is included in a "candidate profile?" - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
candidate's experience or skills related to specific jobs
Define the term "employee selection." - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- is the process of
gathering information about job applicants in order to determine who should be
hired for an available position.
"Explain the benefits to organizations of new employee orientation and
socialization. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- the employee is introduced to the work
environment. Successful orientation also helps the new employees gain a feeling
of belonging and familiarity with the organization's culture and climate, with
much less chance of their ever feeling isolated or uncomfortable.
What are the benefits of developing selection devices (tests) on the basis of a job
analysis? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- it gives you a break down of exactly what
you're looking for and if the candidate meets those criteria
Define the term "criterion." - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- a criterion is a behavior
associated with a successful job-holder.
What is the difference between the "ultimate criterion" and the "actual
criterion?" - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- The ultimate criterion is a theoretical
construct or abstract idea that can never actually be measured. It represents a
complete set of ideal factors that constitute a successful person. The actual
criterion, on the other hand, includes the measurable factors that constitute a
successful person.
Define the term "reliability." - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Reliability refers to the
consistency or stability of a selection instrument (i.e., a predictor or criterion).
, What are the benefits of a reliable selection process? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
When an organization makes selection and placement decisions based on reliable
predictors and criteria, employees are more likely to succeed in their jobs. In turn,
if employees are successful in their jobs, the organization experiences less
employee turnover, increased loyalty, and a positive work environment.
Define "validity." - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Reliability refers to the consistency or
stability of a selection instrument (i.e., a predictor or criterion).
What are the key benefits of ensuring the validity of selection tests? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- A key benefit of ensuring the validity of selection tests is identifying
applicants who are the best qualified.
What can result from the poor validity of selection tests? - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔- poor validity can result in legal action if the test is shown to be
discriminatory.
"Describe empirical validity and provide an example. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
refers to how much a predictor relates to a criterion (some measure of job
success).Someone who passes their DH board should do well as a hygienist.
"Describe content validity and provide an example. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Content validity thus refers to predictors that measure KSAs related to those
required on the actual job. To demonstrate content validity, it is necessary to
know the duties of the actual job and the individual KSAs needed to perform
those duties. A court reporter needs to type for their job and they have a high
WPM.
