The Use of Psychological Profile Tests as an Employee Selection

question 63

Multiple Choice

The use of psychological profile tests as an employee selection device could possibly raise issues under the _____ or state antidiscrimination legislation.

• A)Civil Rights Act of 1991
• B)Americans with Disabilities Act
• C)federal Equal Employment Opportunity
• D)federal Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The forfeiting of possible gains that could be obtained from exploring other options, when one is chosen.

Absolute Advantage

The capacity for a nation, person, corporation, or area to manufacture a product or render a service at a more affordable per-unit expense than what any other party can achieve.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an entity to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than other entities, leading to specialized production and trade benefits.

Toy Cars

Small-scale replicas of automobiles, typically designed for play or collection.