HRM2100 Chapter 4 Selection

The purpose of HR department performing selection are as follows, except...

• wrong selection may create huge consequences to the company.

• to ensure suitable candidates are selected to the right job.

• the cost of retraining and rehiring is high

• to attract the right candidates for the right job

Choose the selection which is able to measure the performance directly.

• The Big Five

• Finger dexterity test

• work sample

• achievement evaluation

Choose the correct matching for the Big Five (more than 1 answers).

• extraversion low score - prefer to stay alone with unshared thinking

• conscientiousness high score - detailed and careless

• Neuroticism low score - calm and unemotional

The following tools are able to measure the candidates' work performance directly, except

• Situation judgment test

• work sample

• The big five

• Management assessment centre

The followings are performed to ensure the company is aware of the candidate's background.

• Personality assessment

• Reference check

• Cognitive check

• Video based assessment

Which method is able to measure the performance of a candidate applying for the position of a lecturer?

• Personality test

• Mock lecture

• Achievement test

• Management assessment centre

IKEA is selecting candidates who need to work in a store. Select the most suitable method.

• Miniature training and evaluation

• Realistic job preview

• Achievement test

• The Big Five

The following personalities are important to a nurse, except

• High degree of conscientiousness

• High degree of emotional stability

• High degree of accommodating