Psychologists Developed Personality Tests for Use in Industry in the 1930s

question 33

Multiple Choice

Psychologists developed personality tests for use in industry in the 1930s for what purpose?

• A)to select managers with great leadership potential
• B)to ensure that job satisfaction would be maximized
• C)to screen out employees who likely would be troublemakers
• D)to match employee personality traits with the characteristics of the job

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Definitions:

Operating Period

This term describes the span of time during which a business operates or performs its principal activities, often measured in fiscal quarters or years.

Quantity Variance

The difference between the expected and actual amount of materials or products used in production, affecting cost and efficiency.

Standard Quantity

The amount of materials or resources that should be used for the production of a good or service under normal conditions.

Cost Variance

The difference between the actual cost incurred and the expected cost, based on standard costing or budgeted amounts.