In General, to Require Job Applicants to Pass an Aptitude

question 68

Multiple Choice

In general, to require job applicants to pass an aptitude tests is:

• A) invalid because they are related to job performance
• B) valid if given only to minorities
• C) valid if shown to be an accurate predictor of ability to do the job
• D) valid if one of the tests certified by the Department of Labor
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Cognitive Bias

Holding onto one’s preferences and beliefs regardless of contrary information, which results in decisions that are not economically accurate or rational.

Common Measures Bias

When managers focus on common performance metrics across divisions and ignore performance metrics that are unique to individual divisions.

Divisional Performance

An assessment of the financial and operational effectiveness of a distinct business unit within a larger company.

Value Chain

A model that describes the full range of activities needed to create a product or service, from initial conception through the different phases of production to the delivery to consumers.