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Human Resource Management
Test 2, Chpt 6-10
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Management
Undergraduate 3
04/24/2007

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Reliability means...
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the extent to which a measurement is free from random error
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Validity means
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the extent to which performance on a measure is related to what the measure is designed to assess
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criterion-related validity means
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a measure of validity based on showing a substantial correlation between test scores and job performance scores
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predictive validity means
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research that uses test scores of all applicants and looks for relationship between scores and future performance of applicants hired
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concurrent validity means
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research that consists of administering a test to people who currently hold a job then comparing scores to existing measure of job performance
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content validity means
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consistency between the test items and the kinds of situstions that occur on the job
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construct validity means
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consistency between high test score and high level of construct such as intelligence or leadership, as well as between mastery of construct and successful job performance
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generalizable means
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valid in other contexts beyond the context in which the selection method was developed
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utility means
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extent to which something provides economic value greater than its cost
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applications
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contact info
work experience
educational background
applicant's signature
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resumes
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applicants can introduce themselves to a potential employer
applicants control what info employers see
biased in favor of applicant
use as basis for further investigation
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references
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names and numbers of former employers or others to vouch for their job performance
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background checks
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verifies if the aplicant has criminal background and that all information presented is correct
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aptitude test means
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test that assesses how well a person can learn a skill
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achievement test means
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test that measures a person's existing skills or knowledge
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cognitive ability test means
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test designed to measure such mental abilities as verbal, quantitative and reasonong skills
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assessment center is
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wide variety of specific selection programs using multiple selection methods to rate applicants on management potential
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Big 5 are
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extroversion
adjustment
agreeableness
conscientiousness
inquisitiveness
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honesty-integrity tests are
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ask applicants about attitudes towards theft and laws
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nondirective interview is
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selection interview where the interviewer has great discretion in choosing questions to ask each candidate
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structured interview is
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selection interview that consists of predetermined set of questions for interviewed to ask
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situational interview is
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structured interview where interviewer describes a situation and asks candidate what he would do in the siuation
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Behavioral Description Interview BDI is
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structured interview where interviewer asks candidate to desvribe how he handled a situation in the past.
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panel interview is
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selection interview where several members of the organization meet to interview each candidate
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multiple hurdle model is
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process of arriving at a selection decision by eliminating some candidates at each stage of the selection process
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compensatory model is
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process of arriving at a selection decision where a very high score on one type of assessment can make up for a low score on another
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training is
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an organization's effort to help employees aquire skills and apply them to the job
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Instructional Design
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A process of systematically developing training to meet specified needs
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Needs Assessment
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The process of evaluating the organization, individual employees, and employees' tasks to deterine what kind of trainings necessary
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Organization Analysis
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A process for determing the appropriateness of training by evaluating the characteristics of the organization.
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Person Analysis
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A process of determining individuals' needs and readiness for training
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Task analysis
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The process of identifying and analyzing tasks to be trained for
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Readiness for training
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A combination of employee characteristics and positive work environment that permit training.
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Training Methods
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Classroom Instruction-Lecutring a group to train employees by a Trainer. Audiovisual Training- audio/videotapes, work books, etc. Computer-Based Training-
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Group-build methods
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Training methods in which trainees share ideas and experiences, build group identity, understand interpersonal relationships, and learn the strengths and weaknesses of themselves and their coworkers
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E-learning
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Receiving training via the Internet or the organization's intranet
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On-The-Job Training (OJT)
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Training methods in which a person with job experience and skill guides trainees in practicing job skills at the workplace
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Apprenticeship
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A work-study training method that teaches job skills through a combination of on-the-job training and classroom training
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Internship
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On-the-job learning sponsored by an educational institution as components of an academic program
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Simulation
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A training method that represents a real-life situation, with trainees making decisions resulting in outcomes that mirror what would happen on the job
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Simulation
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A training method that represents a real-life situation, with trainees making decision resulting in outcomes that mirror what would happen on the job
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Virtual Reality
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A computer-based technology that provides an interactive, three-dimensional learning experience
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Experiential Programs
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Training programs in which participants learn concepts and apply them by simulating behaviors involved and analyzing the activity, connecting it with real-life situations
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Adventure Learning
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A teamwork and leadership training program based on the use of challenging structured outdoor activities
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Cross-training
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Team training in which team members understand and practice each other's skills so that they are prepared to step in and take another member's place
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Coordination Training
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Team training that teaches the team how to share information and make decisions to obtain the best team performance
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Readability
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The difficulty level of written materials
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Transfer of training
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On-the-job use of knowledge, skills, and behaviors learned in training
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Orientation
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Training designed to prepare employees to perform their jobs effecitvely, learn about their organziation, and establish work relationships.
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Diversity Training
Definition
Training designed to change employee attitudes about diversity and/or develop skills needed to work with a diverse workforce
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