Question 1

The largest group among the disadvantaged members of the workforce are:

Accepted Answer

A)  the physically disabled. 
B)  Aboriginal workers. 
C)  women. 
D)  Asian workers. 
A)  the physically disabled. 
B)  Aboriginal workers. 
C)  women. 
D)  Asian workers. C

Question 2

By ignoring its strategic mission, objectives and culture when recruiting personnel an organisation can:

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A)  ensure a more objective selection of personnel. 
B)  draw upon a wider range of potential employees. 
C)  destroy its unique competitive advantage. 
D)  undermine workforce flexibility. 
A)  ensure a more objective selection of personnel. 
B)  draw upon a wider range of potential employees. 
C)  destroy its unique competitive advantage. 
D)  undermine workforce flexibility. C

Question 3

Which of the following phrases used to describe the ideal candidate in an employment advertisement would be considered discriminatory?

Accepted Answer

A)  'A creative, energetic and vibrant sales director.' 
B)  'An enthusiastic, dynamic sales officer.' 
C)  'A mature sales manager with 20 years' experience.' 
D)  'A sales graduate with the desire to learn.' 
A)  'A creative, energetic and vibrant sales director.' 
B)  'An enthusiastic, dynamic sales officer.' 
C)  'A mature sales manager with 20 years' experience.' 
D)  'A sales graduate with the desire to learn.' C

Question 4

According to Decker and Cornelius, which is the best recruiting channel?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employee referrals. 
B)  Newspaper advertisements. 
C)  Employment agencies. 
D)  Social networks 
A)  Employee referrals. 
B)  Newspaper advertisements. 
C)  Employment agencies. 
D)  Social networks

Question 5

Which of the following would be the first question that a HR manager should ask before the recruitment process commences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Is there a genuine need for this job to be filled? 
B)  What is the job description for this role? 
C)  How will candidates be recruited? 
D)  What is the budget for filling this role? 
A)  Is there a genuine need for this job to be filled? 
B)  What is the job description for this role? 
C)  How will candidates be recruited? 
D)  What is the budget for filling this role?

Question 6

One of the major problems with using employee referrals as a source of new employees is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the high turnover of staff in organisations today works against loyalty. 
B)  current staff may not know what the requirements are for new positions. 
C)  that they may be considered discriminatory if they maintain the present employee mix. 
D)  the possibility of new employees not adapting to the culture of the business. 
A)  the high turnover of staff in organisations today works against loyalty. 
B)  current staff may not know what the requirements are for new positions. 
C)  that they may be considered discriminatory if they maintain the present employee mix. 
D)  the possibility of new employees not adapting to the culture of the business.

Question 7

Advertising vacant positions on the internet can be beneficial when:

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A)  you want a mix of males/females and minority groups applying. 
B)  you want to limit recruitment to a specific geographical area. 
C)  you want to avoid time delays and high advertising costs. 
D)  you want employee referrals. 
A)  you want a mix of males/females and minority groups applying. 
B)  you want to limit recruitment to a specific geographical area. 
C)  you want to avoid time delays and high advertising costs. 
D)  you want employee referrals.

Question 8

In order for EEO objectives and policies to be effective, they must:

Accepted Answer

A)  be communicated to all employees and must be clearly seen to have top management support. 
B)  advertised in all job postings and descriptions. 
C)  go above and beyond the minimum standards set out in relevant legislation. 
D)  include specific information on the minorities that it is setting out to protect. 
A)  be communicated to all employees and must be clearly seen to have top management support. 
B)  advertised in all job postings and descriptions. 
C)  go above and beyond the minimum standards set out in relevant legislation. 
D)  include specific information on the minorities that it is setting out to protect.

Question 9

A method of conveying job information to an applicant in an unbiased manner, including both positive and negative factors is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  accurate job description. 
B)  realistic job specification. 
C)  rational job analysis. 
D)  realistic job preview. 
A)  accurate job description. 
B)  realistic job specification. 
C)  rational job analysis. 
D)  realistic job preview.

Question 10

Effective recruitment is vital to the success of any organisation. Examine how an organisation can use recruitment to support its business strategy and objectives.

Accepted Answer

Management must anticipate changes in th

Question 11

Which is NOT a reason that managers use the internet to undertake a job hunt?

Accepted Answer

A)  The geographical scope of the job hunt is small. 
B)  A major pay increase is sought. 
C)  Both small and large companies are being canvassed. 
D)  A facility with internet navigation exists. 
A)  The geographical scope of the job hunt is small. 
B)  A major pay increase is sought. 
C)  Both small and large companies are being canvassed. 
D)  A facility with internet navigation exists.

Question 12

Discuss the groups in the labour force who face issues of discrimination in employment.

Accepted Answer

Despite Australian organisations having

Question 13

Employment agencies have traditionally specialised in:

Accepted Answer

A)  hiring people for casual positions. 
B)  headhunting senior management staff. 
C)  supervisory positions. 
D)  clerical and secretarial positions. 
A)  hiring people for casual positions. 
B)  headhunting senior management staff. 
C)  supervisory positions. 
D)  clerical and secretarial positions.

Question 14

The value of using executive search firms has been questioned because of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the small number of candidates considered for each position. 
B)  the ethical problems associated with 'pinching' another organisation's executives. 
C)  the high costs, questionable performance and conflict of interest over the raiding of existing clients. 
D)  the quality of candidate screening and selection processes. 
A)  the small number of candidates considered for each position. 
B)  the ethical problems associated with 'pinching' another organisation's executives. 
C)  the high costs, questionable performance and conflict of interest over the raiding of existing clients. 
D)  the quality of candidate screening and selection processes.

Question 15

Critically discuss the advantages and disadvantages of organisations favouring internal recruitment over external recruitment.

Accepted Answer

The major advantages of internal recruit

Question 16

One of the advantages of external recruitment is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the pool of talent is bigger. 
B)  the organisation has more knowledge of the candidate's strengths and weaknesses. 
C)  the candidate already knows the organisation. 
D)  employee morale and motivation are enhanced. 
A)  the pool of talent is bigger. 
B)  the organisation has more knowledge of the candidate's strengths and weaknesses. 
C)  the candidate already knows the organisation. 
D)  employee morale and motivation are enhanced.

Question 17

An advantage of internal recruitment is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the organisation has more knowledge of the candidate's strengths and weaknesses. 
B)  the pool of talent is bigger and better known in the organisation. 
C)  employees may be selected beyond their level of competence. 
D)  excellent training and development programs are necessary. 
A)  the organisation has more knowledge of the candidate's strengths and weaknesses. 
B)  the pool of talent is bigger and better known in the organisation. 
C)  employees may be selected beyond their level of competence. 
D)  excellent training and development programs are necessary.

Question 18

To ensure that people who are recruited have the unique skills and know-how required by the organisation's strategic objectives, management must:

Accepted Answer

A)  hire only people with formal academic qualifications and years of experience. 
B)  aim for a 5% annual staff turnover to allow the continual upgrade of skills. 
C)  ensure the organisation's strategic objectives are in line with the skills of existing employees. 
D)  anticipate changes in the organisation's environment. 
A)  hire only people with formal academic qualifications and years of experience. 
B)  aim for a 5% annual staff turnover to allow the continual upgrade of skills. 
C)  ensure the organisation's strategic objectives are in line with the skills of existing employees. 
D)  anticipate changes in the organisation's environment.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage associated with using employee referrals as a source of job applicants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prizes and cash bonuses offered to existing employees can make the scheme expensive. 
B)  Reliance on employee referrals may raise EEO concerns. 
C)  This method may foster the development of cliques in the organisation. 
D)  Referring employees may become upset if their candidate is not hired. 
A)  Prizes and cash bonuses offered to existing employees can make the scheme expensive. 
B)  Reliance on employee referrals may raise EEO concerns. 
C)  This method may foster the development of cliques in the organisation. 
D)  Referring employees may become upset if their candidate is not hired.

Question 20

Who concentrates on advertising recruitment for professional and managerial positions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Specialist consultants 
B)  Management recruitment consultants 
C)  Management executives 
D)  Employment agencies. 
A)  Specialist consultants 
B)  Management recruitment consultants 
C)  Management executives 
D)  Employment agencies.

The largest group among the disadvantaged members of the workforce are:

By ignoring its strategic mission, objectives and culture when recruiting personnel an organisation can:

Which of the following phrases used to describe the ideal candidate in an employment advertisement would be considered discriminatory?

According to Decker and Cornelius, which is the best recruiting channel?

Which of the following would be the first question that a HR manager should ask before the recruitment process commences?

One of the major problems with using employee referrals as a source of new employees is:

Advertising vacant positions on the internet can be beneficial when:

In order for EEO objectives and policies to be effective, they must:

A method of conveying job information to an applicant in an unbiased manner, including both positive and negative factors is known as a:

Effective recruitment is vital to the success of any organisation. Examine how an organisation can use recruitment to support its business strategy and objectives.

Which is NOT a reason that managers use the internet to undertake a job hunt?

Discuss the groups in the labour force who face issues of discrimination in employment.

Employment agencies have traditionally specialised in:

The value of using executive search firms has been questioned because of:

Critically discuss the advantages and disadvantages of organisations favouring internal recruitment over external recruitment.

One of the advantages of external recruitment is:

An advantage of internal recruitment is:

To ensure that people who are recruited have the unique skills and know-how required by the organisation's strategic objectives, management must:

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage associated with using employee referrals as a source of job applicants?

Who concentrates on advertising recruitment for professional and managerial positions?

Strategic Human Resource Management

Human Resource Planning

Human Resource Information Management Systems

Human Resource Management and the Law

Job Analysis, Job Design and Quality of Work Life

Employee Selection

Appraising and Managing Performance

Human Resource Development

Career Planning and Development

Rewarding Human Resources

Industrial Relations

Employee Health and Safety

Managing Diversity

International Human Resource Management

Assessing HRM Effectiveness

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Exam 6: Recruiting Human Resources

The largest group among the disadvantaged members of the workforce are:

By ignoring its strategic mission, objectives and culture when recruiting personnel an organisation can:

Which of the following phrases used to describe the ideal candidate in an employment advertisement would be considered discriminatory?

According to Decker and Cornelius, which is the best recruiting channel?

Which of the following would be the first question that a HR manager should ask before the recruitment process commences?

One of the major problems with using employee referrals as a source of new employees is:

Advertising vacant positions on the internet can be beneficial when:

In order for EEO objectives and policies to be effective, they must:

A method of conveying job information to an applicant in an unbiased manner, including both positive and negative factors is known as a:

Effective recruitment is vital to the success of any organisation. Examine how an organisation can use recruitment to support its business strategy and objectives.

Which is NOT a reason that managers use the internet to undertake a job hunt?

Discuss the groups in the labour force who face issues of discrimination in employment.

Employment agencies have traditionally specialised in:

The value of using executive search firms has been questioned because of:

Critically discuss the advantages and disadvantages of organisations favouring internal recruitment over external recruitment.

One of the advantages of external recruitment is:

An advantage of internal recruitment is:

To ensure that people who are recruited have the unique skills and know-how required by the organisation's strategic objectives, management must:

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage associated with using employee referrals as a source of job applicants?

Who concentrates on advertising recruitment for professional and managerial positions?

Strategic Human Resource Management

Human Resource Planning

Human Resource Information Management Systems

Human Resource Management and the Law

Job Analysis, Job Design and Quality of Work Life

Employee Selection

Appraising and Managing Performance

Human Resource Development

Career Planning and Development

Rewarding Human Resources

Industrial Relations

Employee Health and Safety

Managing Diversity

International Human Resource Management

Assessing HRM Effectiveness

Filters