Author Question: Refer to Additional Case 5.3. The best way to combine predictors used in the selection process would ... (Read 58 times)

D2AR0N · **on:** Jul 6, 2018

Refer to Additional Case 5.3. The best way to combine predictors used in the selection process would be a:

Additional Case 5.3
You are a middle manager looking for a first-line supervisor. The selection criteria in priority order are: 1) the ability to learn and adapt to a changing job, 2) willingness to perform the job assigned under its current conditions, and 3) strong verbal and quantitative skills. In addition, the cost of the selection process is a concern since you want to look at a broad range of candidates.

The firm has about 500 employees and is a federal contractor. There is a racial imbalance among the management team, which favors white males. No evidence of discrimination exists, and the firm has never received a discrimination complaint. The firm's hourly employees are about 50 female and 35 minority. You have actively sought to provide access to disabled employees. Two years ago, the firm experienced an incident in which one employee became violent and injured several other employees. The firm was held liable for the occurrence.

A) statistical strategy.
B) clinical strategy.
C) multiple hurdle strategy.
D) differentiated strategy.

Question 2

What decision-making tool provides a visual representation of decisions and their effects on outcomes, cost, and risks?

a. analytical hierarchy process
b. internal rate of return
c. Monte Carlo simulation
d. decision trees