Rigatel Corp., an investment bank, was in the final stage of its selection process for a business analyst. Rob was one of the desired candidates for the position. As part of background checks, the bank wanted to look at his credit history. Which of the following requires them to obtain Rob's consent before using a third party to check his credit history?

Rigatel Corp., an investment bank, was in the final stage of its selection process for a business analyst. Rob was one of the desired candidates for the position. As part of background checks, the bank wanted to look at his credit history. Which of the following requires them to obtain Rob's consent before using a third party to check his credit history?

A. The Fair Credit Reporting Act
B. The Civil Rights Act of 1991
C. The Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act


Answer: A. The Fair Credit Reporting Act

Ottercut Tech, a software start-up, is putting together a new team to work on the marketing strategies for their expansion project. In the context of using the "Big Five" personality traits for effective team building, which of the following employees would be a good addition to a team that encourages a strong and harmonious culture and is most likely to give the best results?

Ottercut Tech, a software start-up, is putting together a new team to work on the marketing strategies for their expansion project. In the context of using the "Big Five" personality traits for effective team building, which of the following employees would be a good addition to a team that encourages a strong and harmonious culture and is most likely to give the best results?

A. Jamie is very organized; Stella is very cooperative
B. George is emotionally unstable; Bianca is constantly depressed
C. Both John and Adam are domineering
D. Mary is not achievement-oriented; Isaac is laid back
E. Both Miriam and Ann are aggressive and unforgiving


Answer: A. Jamie is very organized; Stells is very cooperative

In general, the results of reference checks for job applicants will be the most valid if employers _______

In general, the results of reference checks for job applicants will be the most valid if employers _______

A. rely exclusively on the list provided by applicants
B. restrict contact with references through emails
C. receive positive opinions about the applicants from their references
D. contact many references
E. avoid direct contact with references


Answer: D. contact many references

T/F: predictive value is less time consuming and the easiest to administer.

T/F: predictive value is less time consuming and the easiest to administer.

Answer: false