Which of the following statements might indicate perceptual bias in the interviewer's evaluation of a candidate?

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Let's not hire Maxine, she has not cell background

Let's not hire Maxine, she may not fit with the other scientists

Let's not hire Maxine, she is three months short of expectation

Let's not hire Maxine, she has theoretical experience, not practical labs

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Question 17

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Factory work is hot, hard work. Recently there have been verbal and almost physical fights on the floor. The company is considering using a personality test as part of the hiring process. Should it?

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Yes, a personality test will help the company avoid volatile employees.

No, the primary KSAs of this position are not related to personality.

No, factory workers do not do well on multiple choice tests.

Yes, these tools provide excellent insight into employee interpersonal skills.

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Question 18

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Shelby knows that it is a company requirement that all new employees formally accept the job offer. Shelby is eager to get this position filled so vacation rotations can start. Won't the employee showing up on Monday be sufficient?

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Yes, this job duties and pay are pretty standard for the industry.

Yes, the action of showing up demonstrates agreement to the terms.

No, a formal signature is often needed. This may be completed on Monday.

No, Shelby should include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

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Question 19

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Megan is hiring a new Communications Intern to work on the company web site and a few brochures. What additional information will be helpful to this decision?

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a writing a sample press release

a formal presentation on her work history

a portfolio of Megan's work

references only related to communications experience

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Question 20

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If a company has a robust job analysis, is there any risk an employment law might be violated?

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Yes, implicit bias may exist.

No, good HR jobs documents create legal protection.

No, discrimination laws are more related to on the job behavior rather than in hiring.

Yes, many do not know that conventionally attractive people are more likely to be hired.

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Question 21

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Abbott Enterprises has a three tiered face-to-face interview process. Is that too much?

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No, more interviews prove the applicant is really interested.

Yes, interviewing is expensive, so there should be only one.

Yes, most candidates do not have enough time to keep coming in.

No, there may initial interview, team interview, and final interview.

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Question 22

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Kyle's team met earlier today to make the final selection on who to hire. How should Kyle let the applicant know?

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Ask the Human Relations department extend a formal offer.

Send a quick text to the applicant to lock her down.

Wait for the last thank you note to arrive, then respond with the offer.

Ask the candidate to come in to review the final terms.

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Question 23

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The interviewing team had a list and rating of knowledge, skills, and abilities to use in review of the 40 job applicants. When this process cut the list to ten, what could be done to make the final selection?

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Add a rating for bonus skills

Phone interview

Work alphabetically for job offers

See if anyone at the company knows one of the ten.

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Question 24

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Rupert runs his own company and does all the hiring personally to ensure a 'fit' with the rest of the organization he's built. Which type of question is he most likely to use?

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Unstructured questions so that he can change questions based on the feel he's getting.

Structured questions so that comparison is quickly done.

Structured questions to make rating easy.

Unstructured questions since he's done it so many times, he can "just go with the flow."

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Question 25

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To create list of questions for a structured interview, where would the interviewer start to find ideas?

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Reviewing the requirements of the position.

Asking related job holders what they think is important.

Consulting a thesaurus to find the most accurate phrasing.