Question 1

A recruitment guide is an informal set of principles suggesting, but not proscribing, how recruiting might proceed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Recruiters should not _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  be knowledgeable of the job rewards 
B)  be knowledgeable of job characteristics 
C)  show enthusiasm during recruiting interviews 
D)  try to avoid showing too much interest in candidates 
A)  be knowledgeable of the job rewards 
B)  be knowledgeable of job characteristics 
C)  show enthusiasm during recruiting interviews 
D)  try to avoid showing too much interest in candidates D

Question 3

What is the main reason for taking a realistic job preview approach to developing a job communication message?

Accepted Answer

A)  The approach aids applicants in self-selecting out of the organization. 
B)  The method enhances AA compliance. 
C)  The approach results in lower advertising costs. 
D)  The approach presents potential job applicants with the most attractive description of the job attributes. 
A)  The approach aids applicants in self-selecting out of the organization. 
B)  The method enhances AA compliance. 
C)  The approach results in lower advertising costs. 
D)  The approach presents potential job applicants with the most attractive description of the job attributes. A

Question 4

Research has shown that organization websites and electronic bulletin boards are seen as more informative and credible than campus recruiting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following does not have to be shown by a plaintiff in fraud and misrepresentation lawsuit related to recruiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  that a misrepresentation occurred 
B)  that the plaintiff relied on the information to make a decision 
C)  that the plaintiff had perfect knowledge regarding the misrepresentation 
D)  that the plaintiff was injured because of reliance on the information 
A)  that a misrepresentation occurred 
B)  that the plaintiff relied on the information to make a decision 
C)  that the plaintiff had perfect knowledge regarding the misrepresentation 
D)  that the plaintiff was injured because of reliance on the information

Question 6

OFCCP suggested actions for the recruitment process include _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  encourage white male employees to refer job applicants 
B)  carefully select and train all personnel included in staffing 
C)  eliminate the use of job descriptions 
D)  none of the above 
A)  encourage white male employees to refer job applicants 
B)  carefully select and train all personnel included in staffing 
C)  eliminate the use of job descriptions 
D)  none of the above

Question 7

With an open recruitment approach, organizations cast a wide net to identify potential applicants for specific job openings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The OFCCP provides very specific, strict guidelines for recruitment activities for organizations with affirmative action programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not one of the major areas written into recruiting budgets?

Accepted Answer

A)  website development and administration 
B)  costs of signing bonuses 
C)  time spent making personal contacts and following up with candidates 
D)  bringing candidates onsite 
A)  website development and administration 
B)  costs of signing bonuses 
C)  time spent making personal contacts and following up with candidates 
D)  bringing candidates onsite

Question 10

Which of the following is not a good way to manage the recruiting process for optimal legal defense?

Accepted Answer

A)  require a formal application from all who seek to be considered 
B)  require that the applicant indicate the precise position applied for 
C)  keep applications on hold or on file for future consideration 
D)  keep track of applicants who drop out of the process 
A)  require a formal application from all who seek to be considered 
B)  require that the applicant indicate the precise position applied for 
C)  keep applications on hold or on file for future consideration 
D)  keep track of applicants who drop out of the process

Question 11

The more broadly transmitted the organization's search methods, the more likely that a ____________ will be attracted to apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  highly eager group of applicants 
B)  relatively homogenous population of individuals 
C)  uniformly high quality of individuals 
D)  large number of individuals 
A)  highly eager group of applicants 
B)  relatively homogenous population of individuals 
C)  uniformly high quality of individuals 
D)  large number of individuals

Question 12

Applicants also see recruiting processes as more fair if they have an opportunity to perform or demonstrate their ability to do the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A realistic job preview is _________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a description of a job that integrates both positive and negative information 
B)  a method of recruiting that involves putting candidates in sink-or-swim opportunities to learn on the job 
C)  a series of structured video exercises showing a job's task characteristics 
D)  a largely negative recruiting approach 
A)  a description of a job that integrates both positive and negative information 
B)  a method of recruiting that involves putting candidates in sink-or-swim opportunities to learn on the job 
C)  a series of structured video exercises showing a job's task characteristics 
D)  a largely negative recruiting approach

Question 14

Applicants have a strong preference for recruiters who are the same gender and race as they are.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A recruiting requisition is ________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a formal document that authorizes the filling of a job opening 
B)  a flowchart that enumerates costs of each selection tool 
C)  a formal document that details the process to be followed to attract applicants to a job 
D)  a description of the costs and benefits of various methods of selection 
A)  a formal document that authorizes the filling of a job opening 
B)  a flowchart that enumerates costs of each selection tool 
C)  a formal document that details the process to be followed to attract applicants to a job 
D)  a description of the costs and benefits of various methods of selection

Question 16

College placement offices are used because ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  they reach individuals with diverse levels of skills for all job types 
B)  it really doesn't matter which college you recruit from because they're all the same 
C)  it's fast and easy to establish relationships with campus recruiting offices 
D)  campus recruiting efforts are seen as more credible than websites or bulletin boards 
A)  they reach individuals with diverse levels of skills for all job types 
B)  it really doesn't matter which college you recruit from because they're all the same 
C)  it's fast and easy to establish relationships with campus recruiting offices 
D)  campus recruiting efforts are seen as more credible than websites or bulletin boards

Question 17

Making organizational websites compatible with screen readers is a very expensive proposition, but it is required for compliance with the ADA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements about using employee referrals is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  those recruited by employee referrals tend to be less committed 
B)  those recruited by referrals are more qualified and committed 
C)  referral programs may be effective, but few are hired in this way 
D)  over 80% of organizations provide incentives for referrals 
A)  those recruited by employee referrals tend to be less committed 
B)  those recruited by referrals are more qualified and committed 
C)  referral programs may be effective, but few are hired in this way 
D)  over 80% of organizations provide incentives for referrals

Question 19

One shortcoming of targeted recruitment is that by seeking out one group, one may exclude another from the same consideration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Research suggests that an ideal recruiter possesses ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  strong interpersonal skills 
B)  knowledge about the organization, jobs, and career issues 
C)  enthusiasm about the organization and job candidates 
D)  all of the above 
A)  strong interpersonal skills 
B)  knowledge about the organization, jobs, and career issues 
C)  enthusiasm about the organization and job candidates 
D)  all of the above

A recruitment guide is an informal set of principles suggesting, but not proscribing, how recruiting might proceed.

Recruiters should not _______________.

What is the main reason for taking a realistic job preview approach to developing a job communication message?

Research has shown that organization websites and electronic bulletin boards are seen as more informative and credible than campus recruiting.

Which of the following does not have to be shown by a plaintiff in fraud and misrepresentation lawsuit related to recruiting?

OFCCP suggested actions for the recruitment process include _____________.

With an open recruitment approach, organizations cast a wide net to identify potential applicants for specific job openings.

The OFCCP provides very specific, strict guidelines for recruitment activities for organizations with affirmative action programs.

Which of the following is not one of the major areas written into recruiting budgets?

Which of the following is not a good way to manage the recruiting process for optimal legal defense?

The more broadly transmitted the organization's search methods, the more likely that a ____________ will be attracted to apply.

Applicants also see recruiting processes as more fair if they have an opportunity to perform or demonstrate their ability to do the job.

A realistic job preview is _________________________.

Applicants have a strong preference for recruiters who are the same gender and race as they are.

A recruiting requisition is ________________________.

College placement offices are used because ___________.

Making organizational websites compatible with screen readers is a very expensive proposition, but it is required for compliance with the ADA.

Which of the following statements about using employee referrals is true?

One shortcoming of targeted recruitment is that by seeking out one group, one may exclude another from the same consideration.

Research suggests that an ideal recruiter possesses ________________.

Staffing Models and Strategy

Legal Compliance

Planning

Job Analysis and Rewards

Internal Recruitment

Measurement

External Selection I

External Selection II

Internal Selection

Decision Making

Final Match

Staffing System Management

Retention Management

Filters

Exam 5: External Recruitment

A recruitment guide is an informal set of principles suggesting, but not proscribing, how recruiting might proceed.

Recruiters should not _______________.

What is the main reason for taking a realistic job preview approach to developing a job communication message?

Research has shown that organization websites and electronic bulletin boards are seen as more informative and credible than campus recruiting.

Which of the following does not have to be shown by a plaintiff in fraud and misrepresentation lawsuit related to recruiting?

OFCCP suggested actions for the recruitment process include _____________.

With an open recruitment approach, organizations cast a wide net to identify potential applicants for specific job openings.

The OFCCP provides very specific, strict guidelines for recruitment activities for organizations with affirmative action programs.

Which of the following is not one of the major areas written into recruiting budgets?

Which of the following is not a good way to manage the recruiting process for optimal legal defense?

The more broadly transmitted the organization's search methods, the more likely that a ____________ will be attracted to apply.

Applicants also see recruiting processes as more fair if they have an opportunity to perform or demonstrate their ability to do the job.

A realistic job preview is _________________________.

Applicants have a strong preference for recruiters who are the same gender and race as they are.

A recruiting requisition is ________________________.

College placement offices are used because ___________.

Making organizational websites compatible with screen readers is a very expensive proposition, but it is required for compliance with the ADA.

Which of the following statements about using employee referrals is true?

One shortcoming of targeted recruitment is that by seeking out one group, one may exclude another from the same consideration.

Research suggests that an ideal recruiter possesses ________________.

Staffing Models and Strategy

Legal Compliance

Planning

Job Analysis and Rewards

Internal Recruitment

Measurement

External Selection I

External Selection II

Internal Selection

Decision Making

Final Match

Staffing System Management

Retention Management

Filters