A Statute Makes It Illegal and a Crime for an Unlicensed

question 30

True/False

A statute makes it illegal and a crime for an unlicensed individual to "offer for sale a switchblade knife." Mack, who does not hold a licence, owns a store that deals in a variety of items.The front window display case, which is visible from the street, contains a switchblade knife that has a price tag on it.Under general contractual rules, Mack has undoubtedly committed a crime because he does not hold a licence.

Understand the constituents and purposes of personality tests in workplaces.

Grasp the concept and examples of construct validity.

Recognize the various types of tests and their applicability in assessing cognitive abilities.

Comprehend the principle of concurrent validity and its implication for job performance evaluation.

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Definitions:

Pendleton Act

Legislation passed in 1883 that established the United States Civil Service Commission, which ended the spoils system and made merit the basis for hiring and promoting in the federal service.

Merit System

An approach to hiring and promoting government employees based on their ability and performance rather than political connections or factors.

Political Appointment System

A system where government officials are appointed based on their political affiliations and loyalty rather than merit or competitive examination.

Career Civil Servants System

A system employing individuals who work for the government and are selected based on merit rather than appointed or elected, providing continuity within the bureaucracy.