1.

Polygraph tests can be used by_______. as a job screen.

a.) government agencies

b.) mall movie theaters

c.)retail outlets

d.)food service businesses

2.

Using an ethics notice can inform unethical persons that their______will be revealed during the job screening process.

a.) social internet presence

b.) previous unethical behaviors

c.) prior employment record

d.) personal information

3.

Questions about previous work experiences must be______ and have a standard form.

a.) logically sound

b.) jargon less

c.) grammatically correct

d.) job related

4.

When can an organization implement an affirmative action plan?

a.) if it has received approval from the local chamber of commerce

b.) when it meets the federal requirements to qualify for affirmative action

c.) if it has enough applicants from a particular demographic

d.) when its gender or racial profile doesn't reflect that of its surrounding region

5.

Why is it important to signal to job candidates that ethics is important at your company?

a.) Talented applicants are attracted to organizations that are ethical and socially responsible.

b.) Most industry leaders are doing this to differentiate themselves from the competition.

c.) Federal employment law requires ethics matters be front and center in hiring.

d.) Most employees won't even look at a job posting that doesn't mention ethics.

6.

Being responsible, dependable, and hardworking are traits related to the________dimension of the Big Five personality test.

a.) conscientiousness

b.) ambition

c.) agreeableness

d.) tenacity

7.

Why might including a note about background checks in a job notice be a beneficial technique in the hiring process?

a.) it demonstrates a good faith effort to comply with federal guidelines

b.) promotes ethical business practices

c.) encourages reference checks to be more forthcoming

d.) encourages candidates to be more forthcoming in an interview

8.

When it is appropriate, employers should conduct a drug and polygraph tests as the______of a job finalist's honesty and integrity.

a.) best determination

b.) clearest demonstration

c.) first test

d.) final test

9.

Determining whether or not a candidate fits a job begins with composing a realistic job description.

True or False

10.

How can you sensitize job candidates to real-world ethical dilemmas they might face on the job?

a.) Use examples from interviewer's own experience.

b.) Use a quote from a magazine as a prompt.

c.) Ask them to think of a scenario.

d.) Reference popular film or television scenes.

11.

In order to prevent against discrimination based on race, color, gender, age, and other factors, managers must be trained to_______

ethically.

a.) negotiate salaries

b.) ask personal questions

c.) gather hiring information

d.) advertise positions

12.

Creating a realistic job description is the first step in hiring ethical people because it_____.

a.) details industry standards

b.) it lets current employees know how they should be acting

c.) attracts a pool of ethically-oriented candidates

d.) it is required by law for all job notices

13.

Osvaldo is applying to a job that requires applicants take the Organizational Citizenship Behavior test. Given that he wants to score highly on the test to improve his chances for getting a job offer, what behaviors should he emphasize and promote during the test?

a.) organizational lovalty and civic virtue

b.) legal compliance

c.) individual effort and professional demeanor

d.) pride in one's work and personal ambition

14.

Why might it be a good idea to request the name of a subordinate as a reference when hiring a manager?

a.) They might be a better candidate for the job than the one you are asking about.

b.) They will often provide glowing reviews of their managers.

c.) They can highlight particular qualities by saying they'd want to work for the manager again.

d.) They are the easiest references to get ahold of on short notice.

15.

"Tell me about a time you observed an industry standard being violated and how you responded", is an example of a question that is job related and avoids_______.

a.) protected class biases

b.) irrelevant responses

c.) board bias

d.) unusable data