Tag: meaning, importance, methods and procedure of selection

Questions Related to meaning, importance, methods and procedure of selection

___________ is used to measure the applicant's capacity and his potential for learning the skills required for a job.

  1. Interest tests

  2. Performance tests

  3. Aptitude tests

  4. Personality tests


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Aptitude tests is used to measure the applicant's capacity and his potential for learning the skills required for a job. These tests are conducted to determine the skill and knowledge in a particular field.

__________ is the process by which candidates for employment are distinguished between those who are suitable and those who are not.

  1. Manpower planning

  2. Selection

  3. Recruitment

  4. Induction


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Selection is the process by which candidates for employment are distinguished between those who are suitable and those who are not. It is the second step of recruiting in which people who are more eligible for the job are selected for the personal interview.

Selection is a__________.

  1. Positive process

  2. Negative process

  3. Complex process

  4. Multi tasking process


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Selection is a negative process as it rejects more candidates than selecting. Selection of personnel refers to the process of selection the best among many candidates for some specific jobs.

In relation of selection process arrange the following in proper form.
$(1)$ Employment interview
$(2)$ Checking references
$(3)$ Screening of applications
$(4)$ Final selection
$(5)$ Preliminary interview
$(6)$ Physical examination
$(7)$ Receiving applications
$(8)$ Employment test
Select the correct answer from the options given.

  1. $(5), (7), (3), (8), (6), (1), (2), (4)$

  2. $(5), (7), (8), (3), (1), (6), (4), (2)$

  3. $(5), (4), (8), (3), (1), (6), (2), (7)$

  4. $(5), (7), (3), (8), (1), (6), (2), (4)$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Selection follows recruitment and it leads to a contract of service between the employer and the employee.Selection of personnel refers to the process of selection the best among many candidates for some specific jobs.
Selection process is as follows:1) Preliminary interview2) Receiving applications 3) Screening of applications4) Employment test5) Employment interview6) Physical examination7) Checking references8) Final selection

Which of the following are designed so as to identify the candidates patterns of interest i.e., areas in which he shows special likings, fascination and involvement?

  1. Interest tests

  2. Performance tests

  3. Aptitude tests

  4. Personality tests


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Interest tests are designed so as to identify the candidates patterns of interest i.e., areas in which he shows special likings, fascination and involvement. This test identifies a person's hobbies.

____________ is used to prove for the dominant traits of the personality as a whole in terms of temperament, maturity and emotional balance.

  1. Interest tests

  2. Performance tests

  3. Aptitude test

  4. Personality tests


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Personality tests is used to prove for the dominant traits of the personality as a whole in terms of temperament, maturity and emotional balance. It is conducted mainly to identify a person's characteristic.

Which of the following is not aim of performance appraisal?

  1. Compensation

  2. Communication

  3. Selection

  4. Motivation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Selection is a negative process. It is not an aim of performance appraisal. Performance appraisal deals with the record of performance of the personnel working in an organization.

After a candidate has cleared all the hurdles in the selection procedure, he is formally appointed by issuing him.

  1. Job interview letter

  2. An appointment letter

  3. Service agreement

  4. (B) or (C)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

After a candidate has cleared all the hurdles in the selection procedure, he is issued an appointment letter and service agreement. Appointment letter specifies all the details regarding the job. A service agreement indicates that the employee will provide service to the employer.

Who has introduced the seven point plan for taking the best interview method?

  1. Milton L. Blum

  2. R E. Burt

  3. Alec Rodger

  4. Filippo


Correct Option: C

Which of the following should be included in a solicited but NOT a prospecting job application letter?

  1. A complete discussion of the writers skills and qualifications.

  2. An opening statement that you are applying for a particular advertised position.

  3. Dates and times that you are available for an interview.

  4. A request for an interview.


Correct Option: B