Question 1

To comply with the ADA,employers must make accommodations for employees with disabilities,irrespective of it being "readily available" or not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In recent years,heightened security concerns and the easy availability of personal data on the Internet have increased the use of background checks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Organizations are increasingly relying on agencies to recruit temporary employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Within an unstructured interview,an interviewer is permitted to ask only open-ended questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The last stage of the selection process involves:

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A)   conducting employment tests.
B)   conducting physical examinations.
C)   interviewing the job candidates.
D)   making the selection decision.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Supervisors should ideally focus on the process of achieving the desired results rather than the results the employees must achieve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the process of selecting a candidate for a job,the _____ is most likely to do the initial screening.

Accepted Answer

A)   supervisor
B)   human resources department
C)   line manager
D)   disciplinary committeeE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

The interviewer should begin the interviewing process by:

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A)   making the candidate feel comfortable.
B)   asking about background, qualifications, goals, and expectations.
C)   recording impressions of the candidate.
D)   preparing the content and conditions of the interview.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

It is mandatory for federal contractors to use the online program E-Verify.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An organization may support the use of teamwork by having teams interview job candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of an academic reference?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reference provided by former employers verifying an applicant's work history
B)   Reference provided by professors regarding an applicant's performance in school
C)   Reference provided by former colleagues verifying an applicant's character
D)   Reference provided by friends substantiating an applicant's job performanceE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Which of the following is the federal law that prohibits employers from discriminating on the basis of mental or physical impairments in hiring and promotion?

Accepted Answer

A)   The Americans with Disabilities Act
B)   The Rehabilitation Act
C)   The Civil Rights Act of 1964
D)   The Pregnancy Discrimination ActE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

At Oreos Inc.,the supervisor and the human resources department have decided to recruit people from within the organization for filling up the company's various vacant positions.Which of the following would prove to be most effective in their quest to find the right candidate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Help wanted ads in the newspapers
B)   Employment agencies
C)   Job postings
D)   Survey of local collegesE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

In small organizations,a supervisor may be responsible for verifying that all his/her new employees are authorized to work in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is true of the Immigration Reform and Control Act?

Accepted Answer

A)   It restricts employers in the United States from outsourcing to other countries.
B)   It requires employers to screen candidates to make sure they are authorized to work in the United States.
C)   It restricts employers from directly firing foreign employees who are addicted to alcohol, drugs, or any other addictive substances.
D)   It allows employers to screen out legal immigrants with a physical or mental disability.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

What is the primary function of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commiss...

Question 17

What are the possible steps that a supervisor can take to comply with the ADA?

Accepted Answer

Supervisors can take several steps to co...

Question 18

All organizations operating in the U.S.require that job candidates pass a physical examination before attending an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is a permissible question that an interviewer can ask a candidate during a job interview?

Accepted Answer

A)   What is the candidate's maiden name?
B)   Has the candidate ever changed his/her name?
C)   What is the candidate's preferred courtesy title?
D)   Has the candidate ever worked under another name?E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

What is affirmative action? Why have many organizations established affirmative action programs?

Accepted Answer

Affirmative action refers to plans desig...

Exam 15: Selecting Employees

What is affirmative action? Why have many organizations established affirmative action programs?

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Organizations are increasingly relying on agencies to recruit temporary employees.

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Which of the following is the federal law that prohibits employers from discriminating on the basis of mental or physical impairments in hiring and promotion?

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At Oreos Inc.,the supervisor and the human resources department have decided to recruit people from within the organization for filling up the company's various vacant positions.Which of the following would prove to be most effective in their quest to find the right candidate?

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Within an unstructured interview,an interviewer is permitted to ask only open-ended questions.

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An organization may support the use of teamwork by having teams interview job candidates.

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Which of the following is an example of an academic reference?

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The last stage of the selection process involves:

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Supervisors should ideally focus on the process of achieving the desired results rather than the results the employees must achieve.

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Which of the following is a permissible question that an interviewer can ask a candidate during a job interview?

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It is mandatory for federal contractors to use the online program E-Verify.

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To comply with the ADA,employers must make accommodations for employees with disabilities,irrespective of it being "readily available" or not.

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The interviewer should begin the interviewing process by:

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All organizations operating in the U.S.require that job candidates pass a physical examination before attending an interview.

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What is the primary function of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?

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In recent years,heightened security concerns and the easy availability of personal data on the Internet have increased the use of background checks.

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Which of the following is true of the Immigration Reform and Control Act?

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What are the possible steps that a supervisor can take to comply with the ADA?

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In small organizations,a supervisor may be responsible for verifying that all his/her new employees are authorized to work in the United States.

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In the process of selecting a candidate for a job,the _____ is most likely to do the initial screening.

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