When a company hired Marcus who turned out to be a poor performer, which assessment outcome occurred?
A) true positive
B) true negative
C) false positive
D) false negative
Question 2Hiring people who are efficient, trainable, and willing to follow standardized procedures would support a(n) ________ competitive advantage.
A) product leadership
B) operational excellence
C) customer intimacy
D) training and development
Question 3When a company rejected Sara, who would have been a poor performer on the job, which assessment outcome occurred?
A) true positive
B) true negative
C) false positive
D) false negative
Question 4When a restaurant hires a server who has similar competencies to the existing servers, this is an example of ________.
A) person-organization fit
B) supplementary fit
C) complementary fit
D) person-supervisor fit
Question 5What is a stereotype threat?
A) Comparison of the hired pool of candidates against the applicant pool to avoid discrimination.
B) Evaluation of the job performance of hired candidates to avoid supplementary fit.
C) Admission of the fact that certain hiring practices have adverse impact on performance.
D) Awareness of subgroup differences on standardized tests creates frustration among minority test takers leading to low scores.
Question 6Black Lilies is a fledgling apparel company which is run and managed by its creator Patricia. She has advertised for an accounting executive to manage the finances of the firm.
Which of the following, if true, would result in a complementary fit having occurred for the post?
A) Patricia is well-versed in accounting and will manage the firm's finances jointly with the new employee.
B) There is already a dedicated finance team in the firm who would work with the new employee.
C) The existing accounting executive is planning to quit to take up a better opportunity.
D) Patricia lacks the requisite skills to manage the company's accounts, hence the opening.
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