HRA549 module 4 quiz 2017

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Correlation coefficients can range from 0 to +1.

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False

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Question 2 (1 point) Question 2 Unsaved

The extent to which scores on a knowledge test truly reflect a job applicant's knowledge is a measure of the test's validity.

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True

False

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One advantage to utilizing a realistic job preview is that job applicants will self-select into and out of the organization.

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True

False

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Most staffing measures can be best described as being on a ratio scale.

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False

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Which of the following best describes the "branding" approach to recruiting?

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Organizational recruiting tools use targeting as the principal method of message development.

Organizational recruiting tools use the characteristics of the labor market as the sole guide in message development.

Organizational recruiting tools develop a standard message and apply it in all cases for maximum effect.

Organizational recruiting tools discuss the unique features of the organization.

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The larger the magnitude of the correlation coefficient, __________.

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the smaller its statistical significance

the greater the practical significance

the larger its range

the smaller its practical significance

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Which of the following is NOT an acceptable technique to increase diversity in recruiting?

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Depicting women and minorities in recruiting materials

Setting specific quotas for the number of minorities who should apply

Advertising in publications aimed at women and minority groups

All of these are acceptable techniques

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A scale in which objects are rank ordered relative to each other:

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Ratio

Interval

Nominal

Ordinal

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Question 9 (4 points) Question 9 Unsaved

Write a brief example of a realistic recruiting message for your own organization (or an organization with which you are very familiar). Describe why you wrote your example as you did.

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Question 10 (4 points) Question 10 Unsaved

Your boss asks you to explain how criterion-related validity would be used to evaluate an employment test for the job of box office supervisor. Provide a brief explanation to help her understand.

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