Question 1

A virtue of peer assessments is that they rely on raters who are very knowledgeable of applicants' KSAOs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Internal selection is virtually identical to external selection both in terms of the applicability of the logic of the prediction principle,and in terms of the relevance of data about past job experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

If the selection objective is to assess a candidate's ability to make a coherent.Persuasive report about the organization's annual results before a group of top managers,the best interview simulation to make this assessment would be a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   assessment center
B)   in-basket exercise
C)   role play
D)   oral presentationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The use of the case analysis method of assessment is most appropriate for assessing _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   ability to perform a technical task
B)   problem-solving abilities
C)   leadership skills
D)   social-interactive skillsE) All of the above
F) B) and C) B

Question 5

Which of the following statements about various methods of managerial sponsorship is false?

Accepted Answer

A)   A coach is available to the person being assisted on and off the job.
B)   A coach provides day-to-day feedback.
C)   A mentor becomes personally responsible for the success of the person being assisted.
D)   A sponsor actively promotes the person being assisted for advancement opportunities.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

One advance over the simple use of performance ratings is to review past performance records more thoroughly,including an evaluation of various dimensions of performance that are particularly relevant to job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is an advantage of external recruiting?

Accepted Answer

A)   they ensure consistency from opening to closing
B)   they are useful for companies too small to have dedicated recruiters
C)   they are very inexpensive
D)   all of theseE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following is true regarding performance appraisals and internal selection?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is illegal for organizations to use performance appraisals as a basis for internal selection decisions.
B)   Performance appraisals have no validity.
C)   Performance appraisals have no reliability.
D)   Performance appraisals are readily available in most organizations.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Personality tests are used to predict the success of employees in overseas assignments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The incremental validity of assessment centers in predicting performance is relatively small.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 11

An important advantage of peer assessments is ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   lower probability of bias in the assessment
B)   greater clarity in the criteria for assessment
C)   enhanced employee morale through the fostering of a competitive spirit
D)   greater knowledge of the applicants' KSAOsE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Experience is better suited to predict long-term rather than short-term potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Security is of even greater importance in the administration of internal selection predictors than it might be in the external selection process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A job candidate responding to an "in-basket exercise" would most likely be asked to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   make a simulated visit to a customer location
B)   participate in an interview simulation
C)   complete a written test to assess KSAOs
D)   draft memos to respond to letters receivedE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Job knowledge tests hold great promise as a predictor of job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Within the context of internal selection,an accurate statement about the logic of prediction would be that ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the logic of prediction can be applied more precisely for internal selection than for external selection
B)   the logic of prediction has identical application for internal and external selection
C)   the logic of prediction works better for external selection than for internal selection
D)   this concept does not apply to internal selectionE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

One potential problem with promotability ratings is that they may yield results that are different from results of performance appraisals and evaluations for pay increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An organization which is committed to shattering the "glass ceiling" should ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   decrease its use of selection plans
B)   emphasize the use of traditional assessment methods
C)   pay attention to the types of KSAOs needed for advancement
D)   undertake programs to raise employees' awareness of general career issuesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The concept which refers to the idea that individuals rise to their lowest level of incompetence is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Peter Principle
B)   Promotability Principle
C)   Career Concept Principle
D)   4/5 PrincipleE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

While information from internal selection can be better because multiple point of view can be combined,there are concerns that ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   bribery for promotions is widespread
B)   impression management and politics can play a role in who gets promoted
C)   internal candidates with poor technical skills are likely to be promoted
D)   instincts and intuition are not given enough weightE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 10: Internal Selection

A virtue of peer assessments is that they rely on raters who are very knowledgeable of applicants' KSAOs.

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Internal selection is virtually identical to external selection both in terms of the applicability of the logic of the prediction principle,and in terms of the relevance of data about past job experiences.

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If the selection objective is to assess a candidate's ability to make a coherent.Persuasive report about the organization's annual results before a group of top managers,the best interview simulation to make this assessment would be a(n) ________.

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The use of the case analysis method of assessment is most appropriate for assessing _____________.

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Which of the following statements about various methods of managerial sponsorship is false?

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One advance over the simple use of performance ratings is to review past performance records more thoroughly,including an evaluation of various dimensions of performance that are particularly relevant to job performance.

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Which of the following is an advantage of external recruiting?

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Which of the following is true regarding performance appraisals and internal selection?

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Personality tests are used to predict the success of employees in overseas assignments.

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The incremental validity of assessment centers in predicting performance is relatively small.

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An important advantage of peer assessments is ___________.

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Experience is better suited to predict long-term rather than short-term potential.

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Security is of even greater importance in the administration of internal selection predictors than it might be in the external selection process.

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A job candidate responding to an "in-basket exercise" would most likely be asked to __________.

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Job knowledge tests hold great promise as a predictor of job performance.

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Within the context of internal selection,an accurate statement about the logic of prediction would be that ______________.

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One potential problem with promotability ratings is that they may yield results that are different from results of performance appraisals and evaluations for pay increases.

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An organization which is committed to shattering the "glass ceiling" should ____________.

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The concept which refers to the idea that individuals rise to their lowest level of incompetence is the ________.

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While information from internal selection can be better because multiple point of view can be combined,there are concerns that ______________.

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