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FLIP-FLOP QUESTION [1 record]

Record 1 1986-06-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Recruiting of Personnel
  • Diagnostic Aids (Psychology)
DEF

A question asked during an interview that provides the candidate with a choice of answers.

OBS

An example of a flip-flop question would be: "Did you apply for this position because of the salary or because you find it interesting?"

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recrutement du personnel
  • Aides au diagnostic (Psychologie)
OBS

[Une technique d'examen du personnel] est celle du choix forcé. On choisira entre libellés ou adjectifs (deux ou plusieurs) ou même on établira un rang d'ordre. Voici [un exemple : ] 1. Choisir la phrase qui s'applique le mieux à vous : A. J'aime aider mes amis quand ils sont dans l'ennui; B. J'aime faire de mon mieux dans tout ce que j'entreprends. (Emprunté à l'«Edwards personal preference schedule»).

OBS

question ambivalent, question à alternatives : équivalents proposés par la Commission de la Fonction publique.

Spanish

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