A new nurse manager has conducted a series of interviews. The manager has conducted each interview in a varied pattern in which the questions have not been consistent amongst the interviewees
The manager?s director inquires about the interviews and asks to see the interview guide the manager used. The manager informs the director an interview guide was not used. The director is disappointed the interviews were conducted in this manner because: 1. Each organization has standardized interview questions.
2. The director has selected questions to ask the interviewee.
3. A list of standardized questions allows for reliability in comparing candidates.
4. The director was not included in the interview process.
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Explanation: 1. The use of structured or standardized interview questions allows for objectivity and
consistency when interviewing candidates. This allows the manager to compare the candidates
in a consistent manner. Organizations vary as to how interviews are conducted. Some
organizations may have standardized questions for each candidate and some may have
specific questions for each position.
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