CPM Unconscious Bias & Inclusive Hiring 3

Question 1

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of 'adverse impact' in the context of hiring?

Accepted Answer

A selection procedure that results in a substantially lower pass rate for a protected group compared to the highest-scoring group

Answer

Adverse impact, also called disparate impact, occurs when a facially neutral hiring practice disproportionately screens out members of a protected class.

Question 2

The 'four-fifths rule' (80% rule) is used in hiring to:

Accepted Answer

Flag potential adverse impact when a protected group's selection rate is less than 80% of the top group's rate

Answer

Per EEOC guidelines, a selection rate below 80% of the highest-scoring group's rate signals potential adverse impact requiring investigation.

Question 3

A people manager wants to write a more inclusive job posting. Which revision is MOST likely to attract a broader, more diverse pool?

Accepted Answer

Replacing gendered language and reducing the required qualification list to true must-haves

Answer

Research shows that neutral language and shorter must-have lists reduce self-selection bias, especially among women and underrepresented candidates.

Question 4

What is 'confirmation bias' in the context of interviewing?

Accepted Answer

An interviewer selectively noticing and weighting evidence that confirms their initial impression of a candidate

Answer

Confirmation bias leads interviewers to seek and overvalue information that supports their initial gut feeling, positive or negative, about a candidate.

Question 5

An HR director wants to build a diverse interview panel for a VP-level hire. What is the PRIMARY reason for doing so?

Accepted Answer

To introduce multiple perspectives that can counteract individual biases and blind spots

Answer

Diverse panels bring different lived experiences to candidate evaluation, making it less likely that one interviewer's bias goes unchecked.

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CPM Unconscious Bias & Inclusive Hiring 3