Astrid Is Considering Using a Selection Test for the Position

question 54

Essay

Astrid is considering using a selection test for the position of line cook in a hotel kitchen.This position must prepare meals to the specifications of the executive chef and follow instructions exactly.Astrid wants to make sure her test is both reliable and valid.Give Astrid some help by explaining what it means for a selection test to be both reliable and valid AND provide an example of a test she can use for the line cook that will be both reliable and valid.10 points total-5 for accurate description of what "reliable" means and how the test you devise is reliable and 5 for accurate description of what "valid" means and how the test you devise is valid.

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Definitions:

Production

The process of creating, manufacturing, or enhancing products or services, often involving both labor and machinery.

Machine Hour

A unit of measure indicating the time a machine is operated, used to allocate manufacturing overhead based on machine time.

Fixed Factory Overhead Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted and actual fixed overhead allocated to production, based on changes in the volume of goods produced.

Standard Labor Hours

The predetermined amount of time expected to be required to complete a unit of production under normal conditions.