Exam 1: An Introduction to Recruitment and Selection

-Refer to Figure 1.1. Which of the following are external factors that affect the HR system?

All provincial HR associations have endorsed the CCHRA's national standards for granting the Canadian Human Resource Practitioner designation.

Given the application of progressive human resources practices, what might an organization expect from its employees?

What are the advantages of obtaining a professional designation such as the CHRP?

Two internal factors affecting an HR system are legislative requirements and the socioeconomic environment.

Most collective agreements require the employer to do which of the following?

In the Human Resources System model outlined in the textbook, within which environment does human rights belong?

What can effective recruitment and selection practices do for an organization?

Scenario 1-2 You have recently been hired as the human resources manager for a small Canadian aviation company. The president of TS Inc. has asked you to review the staffing function to determine how ready the organization is to use technology in its recruitment and selection process. She is excited about the potential of utilizing staffing social networking technologies but wants to ensure you take the steps required to ensure success. -Refer to Scenario 1-2. What is TS Inc.'s goal for selection?

Scenario 1-1 You are excited about your new position as the human resource manager for Scribe Engineering. The CEO of this medium-sized Canadian software development company has clearly stated that one of your first tasks is to deal with the difficulties the company is experiencing in recruiting and retaining several of its office administration positions. The CEO wants hard evidence to back up your staffing costs. -Refer to Scenario 1-1. Upon what would you initially want to concentrate your efforts?

Which of the following is NOT a principle for the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists?

Ethics can be defined in a variety of ways. According to the textbook, which of the following is NOT a definition of ethics?

Which of the following is a step that must be completed in the Recruitment and Selection Action Plan?

What percentage of the workforce between the ages of 25 and 65 has achieved post-secondary educational credentials in Canada? a.25.5 percent b.38.3 percent c.64.1 percent d.73.9 percent

Effective recruitment and selection practices identify job applicants with the appropriate level of knowledge, skills, abilities, and other requirements needed for successful performance in a job and organization.

Scenario 1-2 You have recently been hired as the human resources manager for a small Canadian aviation company. The president of TS Inc. has asked you to review the staffing function to determine how ready the organization is to use technology in its recruitment and selection process. She is excited about the potential of utilizing staffing social networking technologies but wants to ensure you take the steps required to ensure success. -Refer to Scenario 1-2. What current legislative requirement challenge may have an impact on TS Inc.'s recruitment and selection practices?

Talent management comprises the training and development of current employees.

Scenario 1-1 You are excited about your new position as the human resource manager for Scribe Engineering. The CEO of this medium-sized Canadian software development company has clearly stated that one of your first tasks is to deal with the difficulties the company is experiencing in recruiting and retaining several of its office administration positions. The CEO wants hard evidence to back up your staffing costs. -Refer to Scenario 1-1. What is a current economic challenge that may have an impact on the recruitment and selection practices at Scribe Engineering?

What is the definition of recruitment?

Recruitment and selection decisions must be coordinated with all parts of the organization, although final decisions must remain with HRM.