Refer to the Scenario Below to Answer the Following Questions

question 95

Multiple Choice

Refer to the scenario below to answer the following questions.
Human Resources Selection (Scenario)
Denise has been asked by her boss, Stephen, the vice-president of human resources, to review the selection methods their firm has been using and to recommend improvements for future recruiting. It seems that recent hires have not been working out, and this has caused friction between the human resources department and the front-line managers who have to utilize the talent sent to them. In addition, there was currently a need to hire some top executives in the company, and due to the responsibility these positions carry, Stephen wanted to ensure they selected the best possible candidates.
-Since __________ are essentially worthless as a selection tool, Denise will recommend that they stop using them.

• A) work samples
• B) written tests
• C) application forms
• D) reference checks
• E) assessment centres

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Definitions:

Piecework Rate

A pay system where employees are compensated based on the amount of work they produce, typically measured per piece or unit of work completed.

Salary

Rate of pay per week, month, or year worked.

Job-based Pay Structure

A compensation system where wages are determined by the specific job or task an employee is assigned to, rather than their individual performance or seniority.

Null Hypothesis

An assumption that there is no significant difference or effect, used as the starting point for statistical testing.