Research on the Use of Selection and Experience as Internal

question 47

Multiple Choice

Research on the use of selection and experience as internal selection methods indicates that ________.

• A) seniority is a more valid method of internal selection than experience
• B) seniority is better suited to predict short-term rather than long-term potential
• C) experience is less likely to be content valid if the past or present jobs are similar to the future job
• D) experience is unlikely to remedy initial performance difficulties of low ability employees

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Definitions:

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Fixed manufacturing overhead includes regular, consistent costs involved in manufacturing that do not vary with the level of production, such as salaries of managers and factory rent.

Job-Order Costing System

A cost accounting system that assigns manufacturing costs to a specific product or batches of products, often used in customized production environments.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before a period begins, used to allocate estimated overhead costs to products or job orders based on a selected activity base, such as direct labor hours.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs in manufacturing that vary with the level of production output, such as utilities for machinery.