What Is the First Step in the Development of Selection

question 31

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in the development of selection programs?

• A)testing applicants to see if they are able to do the job
• B)identifying the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the job
• C)conducting a job analysis which should be descriptive of the tasks, activities, results, environment, etc., that characterize the job
• D)advertising of the job opening

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Definitions:

Agents of Socialization

The individuals, groups, and institutions that contribute to the socialization process, teaching individuals the norms, values, and practices of a society.

Nature Versus Nurture

The debate concerning the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities versus personal experiences in determining or causing differences in physical and behavioral traits.

Gender

is a social construct that encompasses a range of identities, expressions, and roles based on social and cultural expectations, rather than strictly on biological differences.

Means Tested Programs

Governmental assistance programs that are available only to individuals or families whose incomes fall below a certain level.