Question 1

Most recruiters receive a great deal of training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements, when placed in a job message, would not be likely to create problems with the EEOC?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Applicants must be enthusiastic and willing to take risks." 
B)  "Applicants should be recent college graduates." 
C)  "Applicants should be healthy and athletic." 
D)  "Applicants should be gentlemen of outstanding character." 
A)  "Applicants must be enthusiastic and willing to take risks." 
B)  "Applicants should be recent college graduates." 
C)  "Applicants should be healthy and athletic." 
D)  "Applicants should be gentlemen of outstanding character."

Question 3

A centralized approach to recruiting can ensure that policy is being interpreted consistently across business units.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A high cost method of search may be worth the cost to the organization if ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the job is not crucial to the organization's success 
B)  KSAOs are in short supply 
C)  only a small number of individuals are needed 
D)  none of the above 
A)  the job is not crucial to the organization's success 
B)  KSAOs are in short supply 
C)  only a small number of individuals are needed 
D)  none of the above

Question 5

Research indicates that recruits are bored by overly simple web-based recruiting systems and they prefer a more elaborate design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

It is usually advised that a company either adopt open or targeted recruitment across the board for all employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Although delays in the recruiting process should not be ignored, in general, they don't have much effect on applicant attraction to an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Applicant tracking systems make it possible to assess how many individuals are attracted and hired through each recruiting source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Targeted recruiting is a poor choice for diversity-conscious firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true regarding the OFCCP's regulation of affirmative action plans?

Accepted Answer

A)  organizations may find that recruiting at secondary schools and community colleges with large minority enrollments may facilitate AAP success 
B)  language specifically encouraging women and minorities to apply is banned 
C)  ratios of applicants by race and gender categories must be adhered to strictly 
D)  none of the above 
A)  organizations may find that recruiting at secondary schools and community colleges with large minority enrollments may facilitate AAP success 
B)  language specifically encouraging women and minorities to apply is banned 
C)  ratios of applicants by race and gender categories must be adhered to strictly 
D)  none of the above

Question 11

Research suggests __________ realistic job previews lead to reduce turnover most.

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal 
B)  videotaped 
C)  written 
D)  computerized 
A)  verbal 
B)  videotaped 
C)  written 
D)  computerized

Question 12

It is quite difficult for applicants to successfully make a case that there has been fraud or misrepresentation in recruitment advertising.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An organization's employment brand is completely different than its product market image.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which situation most strongly calls for open recruitment?

Accepted Answer

A)  a small number of applicants are required 
B)  specific skill sets are needed 
C)  pre-entry qualifications are not important 
D)  the organization is downsizing 
A)  a small number of applicants are required 
B)  specific skill sets are needed 
C)  pre-entry qualifications are not important 
D)  the organization is downsizing

Question 15

One major problem with Internet-based recruiting is that there are too few applications for most jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Recruiter characteristics are ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  important in every stage of the selection process 
B)  not at all related to employee interested in a company 
C)  not as important as the actual job characteristics 
D)  equally related to applicant attitudes and behaviors 
A)  important in every stage of the selection process 
B)  not at all related to employee interested in a company 
C)  not as important as the actual job characteristics 
D)  equally related to applicant attitudes and behaviors

Question 17

Targeted recruitment can achieve the same ends of inclusion as open recruitment, though by a different mechanism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements regarding the development of recruiting strategies is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  recruiting information coming from employees is seen as especially credible 
B)  the most effective messages also allow employees to find more information and customize their experience 
C)  recruiting advertisements in publications with large circulations will usually be more expensive 
D)  organizations need to be careful about over-promoting their brand because repetition of a message tends to decrease its persuasive appeal 
A)  recruiting information coming from employees is seen as especially credible 
B)  the most effective messages also allow employees to find more information and customize their experience 
C)  recruiting advertisements in publications with large circulations will usually be more expensive 
D)  organizations need to be careful about over-promoting their brand because repetition of a message tends to decrease its persuasive appeal

Question 19

If a recruiting search is too narrow, the organization will likely be engaged in a long-term process of looking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which method of recruiting is most effective at reducing turnover?

Accepted Answer

A)  realistic 
B)  targeted 
C)  considerate 
D)  branded 
A)  realistic 
B)  targeted 
C)  considerate 
D)  branded

Most recruiters receive a great deal of training.

Which of the following statements, when placed in a job message, would not be likely to create problems with the EEOC?

A centralized approach to recruiting can ensure that policy is being interpreted consistently across business units.

A high cost method of search may be worth the cost to the organization if ___________.

Research indicates that recruits are bored by overly simple web-based recruiting systems and they prefer a more elaborate design.

It is usually advised that a company either adopt open or targeted recruitment across the board for all employees.

Although delays in the recruiting process should not be ignored, in general, they don't have much effect on applicant attraction to an organization.

Applicant tracking systems make it possible to assess how many individuals are attracted and hired through each recruiting source.

Targeted recruiting is a poor choice for diversity-conscious firms.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the OFCCP's regulation of affirmative action plans?

Research suggests __________ realistic job previews lead to reduce turnover most.

It is quite difficult for applicants to successfully make a case that there has been fraud or misrepresentation in recruitment advertising.

An organization's employment brand is completely different than its product market image.

Which situation most strongly calls for open recruitment?

One major problem with Internet-based recruiting is that there are too few applications for most jobs.

Recruiter characteristics are ________________.

Targeted recruitment can achieve the same ends of inclusion as open recruitment, though by a different mechanism.

Which of the following statements regarding the development of recruiting strategies is false?

If a recruiting search is too narrow, the organization will likely be engaged in a long-term process of looking.

Which method of recruiting is most effective at reducing turnover?

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

Most recruiters receive a great deal of training.

Which of the following statements, when placed in a job message, would not be likely to create problems with the EEOC?

A centralized approach to recruiting can ensure that policy is being interpreted consistently across business units.

A high cost method of search may be worth the cost to the organization if ___________.

Research indicates that recruits are bored by overly simple web-based recruiting systems and they prefer a more elaborate design.

It is usually advised that a company either adopt open or targeted recruitment across the board for all employees.

Although delays in the recruiting process should not be ignored, in general, they don't have much effect on applicant attraction to an organization.

Applicant tracking systems make it possible to assess how many individuals are attracted and hired through each recruiting source.

Targeted recruiting is a poor choice for diversity-conscious firms.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the OFCCP's regulation of affirmative action plans?

Research suggests __________ realistic job previews lead to reduce turnover most.

It is quite difficult for applicants to successfully make a case that there has been fraud or misrepresentation in recruitment advertising.

An organization's employment brand is completely different than its product market image.

Which situation most strongly calls for open recruitment?

One major problem with Internet-based recruiting is that there are too few applications for most jobs.

Recruiter characteristics are ________________.

Targeted recruitment can achieve the same ends of inclusion as open recruitment, though by a different mechanism.

Which of the following statements regarding the development of recruiting strategies is false?

If a recruiting search is too narrow, the organization will likely be engaged in a long-term process of looking.

Which method of recruiting is most effective at reducing turnover?

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