Additional Case 5.3 You Are a Middle Manager Looking for a First-Line Supervisor

question 62

Multiple Choice

Additional Case 5.3
You are a middle manager looking for a first-line supervisor. The selection criteria in priority order are: 1) the ability to learn and adapt to a changing job, 2) willingness to perform the job assigned under its current conditions, and 3) strong verbal and quantitative skills. In addition, the cost of the selection process is a concern since you want to look at a broad range of candidates.
The firm has about 500 employees and is a federal contractor. There is a racial imbalance among the management team, which favors white males. No evidence of discrimination exists, and the firm has never received a discrimination complaint. The firm's hourly employees are about 50% female and 35% minority. You have actively sought to provide access to disabled employees. Two years ago, the firm experienced an incident in which one employee became violent and injured several other employees. The firm was held liable for the occurrence.
-Refer to Additional Case 5.3.To meet your second criterion,your best selection tool would be:

• A) structured interviews.
• B) psychological testing.
• C) reference checking.
• D) an assessment center.

Understand how to measure and interpret the margin of relative change in dependent variables.

Calculate and interpret covariance and the coefficient of correlation between two variables.

Identify and analyze characteristics of distributions using histograms.

Determine and interpret the least squares line and its components in a bivariate analysis.

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Definitions:

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

A psychological assessment tool designed to measure individual personality types based on preferences in perceiving the world and making decisions.

Rigorous Validity

A term not commonly used in a specific academic context, potentially misunderstanding or misapplication of the concept of rigorous validation in research. NO.

Sophisticated Methods

Advanced or complex techniques and approaches used in various fields of study to solve problems or conduct research.

Executive Position

A high-level role within an organization involving decision-making and strategic planning responsibilities.