Catbert Is Trying to Decide If Personality Tests Will Help

question 99

Multiple Choice

Catbert is trying to decide if personality tests will help him identify those people least deserving of promotion within the company.Which statement about the use of personality tests for employee selection and promotion is true?

• A) Some personality tests predict performance in some jobs, but not others.
• B) The U.S. federal government uses personality tests quite effectively for this purpose.
• C) Use of personality tests can lead to a group of "super" employees.
• D) Using personality tests always leads to correct predictions of job performance.

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Definitions:

Power

The ability or capacity to influence or control the behavior of others, often based on a variety of potential sources like authority, knowledge, or networks.

Authority

The legitimized power or right to make decisions, direct others, and expect compliance within a specific realm.

Responsibility

An obligation or duty to perform or complete a task or role, usually with accountability for the outcome.

Hierarchy

A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.