Question 1

As a source of job applicants,walk-ins are especially attractive because they require fewer formal recruitment procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A critical strategy that employers can use to establish a positive relationship with colleges and universities is to develop a good working relationship with the placement director at the institution

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When advertisements are used to attract job applicants,the ads should be coded in order to ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) track advertising costs 
B) identify the medium where the ad is placed 
C) track the types of individuals that are applying 
D) allow the organization to assess the yield 
A) track advertising costs 
B) identify the medium where the ad is placed 
C) track the types of individuals that are applying 
D) allow the organization to assess the yield

Question 4

Accurate communication messages are important for aiding applicants' decision making and for facilitating their self-selection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One disadvantage of using a line manager as a recruiter is that he/she may not be very knowledgeable about career development opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Organizations have created "homepages" on the World Wide Web in order to interact directly with potential job applicants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Job growth,job opportunities,turnover rates are part of __________

Accepted Answer

A) labour markets 
B) economic conditions 
C) labour unions 
D) environmental scans 
A) labour markets 
B) economic conditions 
C) labour unions 
D) environmental scans

Question 8

A "yield ratio" expresses the relationship between applicant inputs to outputs at various decision points in the recruitment process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The recruitment approach in which an organization identifies those segments of the labour market where qualified candidates are likely to be is called ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) targeted recruitment 
B) job requirements matrix recruitment 
C) geographic area recruitment 
D) strategic recruitment 
A) targeted recruitment 
B) job requirements matrix recruitment 
C) geographic area recruitment 
D) strategic recruitment

Question 10

Which of the following would apply when a contingency approach to message selection is being employed?

Accepted Answer

A) Establish the job message based on labour market conditions,vacancy characteristics,and applicant characteristics. 
B) Develop a standard "most effective" message and apply it in all cases for maximum effect. 
C) Use the characteristics of the labour market as the sole guide in message development. 
D) Use targeting as the principal method of message development. 
A) Establish the job message based on labour market conditions,vacancy characteristics,and applicant characteristics. 
B) Develop a standard "most effective" message and apply it in all cases for maximum effect. 
C) Use the characteristics of the labour market as the sole guide in message development. 
D) Use targeting as the principal method of message development.

Question 11

Which of the following is not a characteristic of employment agencies?

Accepted Answer

A) They are a source of non management employees. 
B) They operate on a retainer fee basis. 
C) Their references should be checked closely before using their services 
D) They collect,screen and present applicants to employers. 
A) They are a source of non management employees. 
B) They operate on a retainer fee basis. 
C) Their references should be checked closely before using their services 
D) They collect,screen and present applicants to employers.

Question 12

Research suggests that referrals,job postings,and re-hiring of former employees are the most effective recruitment sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Executive search firms operate on the basis of a retainer fee rather than a contingency fee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following recruitment messages is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A) Use a targeted message when appealing to the broad labour market. 
B) Use a realistic message when recruiting individuals with a lot of job experience. 
C) Use a traditional message to avoid vagueness in portraying job attributes. 
D) Use an attractive message when recruiting under tight labour market conditions. 
A) Use a targeted message when appealing to the broad labour market. 
B) Use a realistic message when recruiting individuals with a lot of job experience. 
C) Use a traditional message to avoid vagueness in portraying job attributes. 
D) Use an attractive message when recruiting under tight labour market conditions.

Question 15

One limitation of Web-based recruiting is that the cost of developing and maintaining the web site is extremely high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An open recruitment approach occurs when an organization identifies those segments of the labour market where qualified candidates are likely to be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Although there are times when organizations form cooperative alliances for recruitment purposes,such arrangements are most often precluded by ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) cost factors 
B) competitive factors 
C) difficulty in organizing cooperative efforts 
D) laws and regulations 
A) cost factors 
B) competitive factors 
C) difficulty in organizing cooperative efforts 
D) laws and regulations

Question 18

The starting point for using a targeted recruitment approach is the job requirements matrix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What are the advantages of conveying a realistic recruitment message as opposed to one portraying the job in a way that the organization thinks that job applicants want to hear?

Accepted Answer

The realistic message contains a fair am

Question 20

In designing the communication message to be used in external recruiting,what kinds of information should be included?

Accepted Answer

Designing the communication message will

As a source of job applicants,walk-ins are especially attractive because they require fewer formal recruitment procedures.

A critical strategy that employers can use to establish a positive relationship with colleges and universities is to develop a good working relationship with the placement director at the institution

When advertisements are used to attract job applicants,the ads should be coded in order to ______________.

Accurate communication messages are important for aiding applicants' decision making and for facilitating their self-selection.

One disadvantage of using a line manager as a recruiter is that he/she may not be very knowledgeable about career development opportunities.

Organizations have created "homepages" on the World Wide Web in order to interact directly with potential job applicants.

Job growth,job opportunities,turnover rates are part of __________

A "yield ratio" expresses the relationship between applicant inputs to outputs at various decision points in the recruitment process.

The recruitment approach in which an organization identifies those segments of the labour market where qualified candidates are likely to be is called ___________.

Which of the following would apply when a contingency approach to message selection is being employed?

Which of the following is not a characteristic of employment agencies?

Research suggests that referrals,job postings,and re-hiring of former employees are the most effective recruitment sources.

Executive search firms operate on the basis of a retainer fee rather than a contingency fee.

Which of the following recruitment messages is appropriate?

One limitation of Web-based recruiting is that the cost of developing and maintaining the web site is extremely high.

An open recruitment approach occurs when an organization identifies those segments of the labour market where qualified candidates are likely to be.

Although there are times when organizations form cooperative alliances for recruitment purposes,such arrangements are most often precluded by ____________.

The starting point for using a targeted recruitment approach is the job requirements matrix.

What are the advantages of conveying a realistic recruitment message as opposed to one portraying the job in a way that the organization thinks that job applicants want to hear?

In designing the communication message to be used in external recruiting,what kinds of information should be included?

Staffing Models and Strategy

Legal Compliance

Planning

Job Analysis and Rewards

External Recruitment

Internal Recruitment

External Selection I

External Selection II

Internal Selection

Decision Making

Final Match

Filters

Exam 7: Measurement

As a source of job applicants,walk-ins are especially attractive because they require fewer formal recruitment procedures.

A critical strategy that employers can use to establish a positive relationship with colleges and universities is to develop a good working relationship with the placement director at the institution

When advertisements are used to attract job applicants,the ads should be coded in order to ______________.

Accurate communication messages are important for aiding applicants' decision making and for facilitating their self-selection.

One disadvantage of using a line manager as a recruiter is that he/she may not be very knowledgeable about career development opportunities.

Organizations have created "homepages" on the World Wide Web in order to interact directly with potential job applicants.

Job growth,job opportunities,turnover rates are part of __________

A "yield ratio" expresses the relationship between applicant inputs to outputs at various decision points in the recruitment process.

The recruitment approach in which an organization identifies those segments of the labour market where qualified candidates are likely to be is called ___________.

Which of the following would apply when a contingency approach to message selection is being employed?

Which of the following is not a characteristic of employment agencies?

Research suggests that referrals,job postings,and re-hiring of former employees are the most effective recruitment sources.

Executive search firms operate on the basis of a retainer fee rather than a contingency fee.

Which of the following recruitment messages is appropriate?

One limitation of Web-based recruiting is that the cost of developing and maintaining the web site is extremely high.

An open recruitment approach occurs when an organization identifies those segments of the labour market where qualified candidates are likely to be.

Although there are times when organizations form cooperative alliances for recruitment purposes,such arrangements are most often precluded by ____________.

The starting point for using a targeted recruitment approach is the job requirements matrix.

What are the advantages of conveying a realistic recruitment message as opposed to one portraying the job in a way that the organization thinks that job applicants want to hear?

In designing the communication message to be used in external recruiting,what kinds of information should be included?

Staffing Models and Strategy

Legal Compliance

Planning

Job Analysis and Rewards

External Recruitment

Internal Recruitment

External Selection I

External Selection II

Internal Selection

Decision Making

Final Match

Filters