Talent Planning and Acquisition Flashcards

A structured interview is preferred over an unstructured interview primarily because it:

Answer: Improves validity and reduces bias

Standardized questions and scoring make structured interviews more valid, reliable, and legally defensible.

Behavioral interview questions are based on the premise that:

Answer: Past behavior predicts future performance

Behavioral interviewing assumes how a candidate acted previously predicts how they will act in similar situations.

Which selection assessment best demonstrates content validity for a data-entry role?

Answer: A timed typing and data-entry test

A work-sample test directly mirrors job tasks, giving it strong content validity.

Adverse impact in selection is commonly evaluated using which guideline?

Answer: The four-fifths (80%) rule

The four-fifths rule flags potential adverse impact when a protected group's selection rate is below 80% of the highest group's rate.

When may an employer legally ask about a job applicant's disability before a conditional offer is made?

Answer: Never; only after a conditional offer

Under the ADA, disability-related inquiries and medical exams are permitted only after a conditional job offer.

A realistic job preview is most likely to:

Answer: Reduce early turnover by setting accurate expectations

Realistic job previews give candidates accurate information, improving fit and reducing turnover among new hires.

Which background-check practice must comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)?

Answer: Using a third-party consumer reporting agency

The FCRA governs background checks performed by third-party consumer reporting agencies, requiring disclosure and consent.