Employers most likely conduct background investigations and reference checks to verify a candidate's ________.
A) age
B) marital status
C) military service
D) disability history
Question 2An agreement for the use of a trademark and assistance with business operations is known as a cross-licensing agreement.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3Which of the following tasks is the final stage of assessing the global market opportunities of a firm?
A) screen countries
B) assess product suitability
C) estimate company sales potential
D) assess industry market potential
Question 4How can employers protect themselves against negligent hiring?
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question 5Blue Bay Hotels is in the process of modifying the assessment methods the company uses to hire new employees. In the past, the hotel chain has been accused by minority organizations of violating EEO laws in its hiring practices.
Which of the following applicant assessment methods would most likely have the LEAST adverse impact on minorities?
A) aptitude tests
B) cognitive ability tests
C) work sampling technique
D) job knowledge tests
Question 6Carter Vacuums needs to hire 20 new employees to fill positions at its manufacturing facility. The HR department wants to minimize the costs related to screening applicants but also wants the assessment method to be highly valid to the specific jobs.
Which of the following would be the best choice for Carter Vacuums?
A) structured interviews
B) cognitive ability tests
C) assessment centers
D) work samples
Question 7Which of the following terms refers to training candidates to perform several of the job's tasks and then assessing the candidates' performance prior to hire?
A) achievement testing
B) work sampling technique
C) management assessment center
D) miniature job training
Question 8Work sampling, miniature job training, and video-based tests are examples of ________.
A) intelligence tests
B) personality tests
C) situational tests
D) interests inventories