A Large Manufacturing Firm Tests Job Applicants Who Recently Graduated

question 30

Multiple Choice

A large manufacturing firm tests job applicants who recently graduated from college. The test scores are normally distributed with a mean of 500 and a standard deviation of 50. Management is considering placing a new hire in an upper level management position if the person scores in the upper 6 percent of the distribution. What is the lowest score a college graduate must earn to qualify for a responsible position?

• A) 50
• B) 625
• C) 460
• D) 578

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Definitions:

Kelley's Covariation Model

A theory in psychology that describes the way people assign reasons to events by evaluating the event's consistency, distinctiveness, and the level of agreement among observers.

Internal Factor

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External Factor

Influences that impact an individual or organization but originate outside of their control.

Illusion of Control

The erroneous belief that one can influence or control outcomes that are actually determined by chance.