Regarding Using Personality Testing as Part of the Hiring Process

question 100

Multiple Choice

Regarding using personality testing as part of the hiring process, experts have concluded that:

• A) Only the Big Five should be used as predictors of job performance
• B) The typical personality test is not a valid predictor of job performance
• C) There are many valid instruments available to managers to test for personality types
• D) The effects of personality on job performance are so large it cannot be ignored by managers
• E) There is not enough evidence to draw any conclusions about personality testing

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Definitions:

Maslow

Refers to Abraham Maslow, a psychologist known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which prioritizes human needs from basic (physiological) to advanced (self-actualization).

Workplace

A location or environment where people are employed and perform tasks related to their occupations.

Ready To Be Motivated

A state of willingness and openness to be inspired or energized towards taking action or pursuing goals.

Taylor

Refers to Frederick W. Taylor, known for his work in developing the principles of scientific management to improve industrial efficiency.