These turkey questions are included anecdotally in new study conducted by Development Dimensions International (DDI).

FORBES: Hiring? Stop With the Stupid Questions

For example, research done by DDI shows that women are under-represented in accelerated leadership development programs.

FORBES: Holding Women Back

DDI, a consultancy specializing in talent management, offers a slew of good suggestions about how to hire more effectively.

FORBES: Hiring? Stop With the Stupid Questions

You can hire an assessment firm (like Kenexa, SHL, DDI, Hogan, etc.) to help, but at your core you, as a leader, need to understand these factors.

FORBES: The Right Person at the Right Time