A Construction Firm Is in Need of a Construction Superintendent

question 20

Multiple Choice

A construction firm is in need of a construction superintendent whose primary responsibilities involve organizing,supervising,and inspecting the work of several subcontractors.It administers a construction-error recognition test,where an applicant enters into a shed that has been specially constructed to have 25 common and expensive errors and where he or she is asked to record as many of these problems as can be detected.What type of validation is being used?

• A) Concurrent criterion-related
• B) Predictive criterion-related
• C) Content
• D) Standard error of the measurement
• E) Construct

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Definitions:

Organisational Goals

The objectives or targets that an organization aims to achieve, which guide its operational and strategic decisions.

Corrective Action

Measures taken to identify, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of defects or problems in a process or system.

Referent Power

A form of influence based on the charisma and interpersonal attraction of the leader, leading others to identify with them.

Personal Power

The influence and authority an individual possesses within an organization or group, derived from personal attributes or relationships rather than formal positions.