According to your textbook, which of the following is a critique of using personality tests to select new employees?
A) Personality traits do not significantly correlate with job performance.
B) With the right work environment and proper training, even low scoring applicants may perform well.
C) There is no way to determine which personality traits will predict job performance for specific jobs.
D) Personality tests were designed for identifying abnormal personality traits, and are therefore not useful for distinguishing "normal" personalities.
Answer: B
Rationale: Personality-based selection testing assumes personality is a relatively stable trait, but it may be possible to create work environments that encourage specific trait-like behaviors. In other words, the right training program or incentives might help a person who is usually low in conscientiousness to be more conscientious while at work.
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