Cognitive Ability Tests Are Excellent Predictors for Executive and Professional

question 47

True/False

Cognitive ability tests are excellent predictors for executive and professional jobs, but they are of no value for entry level, clerical, or blue collar jobs.

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Definitions:

Achievement Orientation

A focus on setting and meeting challenging goals, benchmarking success, and a strong desire to accomplish significant tasks.

Individualism

A social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control.

Power Distance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which less powerful members of organizations and institutions accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.

Short-Term Orientation

Focusing on immediate outcomes and benefits, often at the expense of long-term goals.