Exam 5: Recruiting Applicants

Describe the advantages and disadvantages associated with internal and external recruiting methods.

Which of the following is a disadvantage associated with the job posting system?

Contingency employees generally do not need a considerable amount of orientation and training.

When identifying job openings, the most efficient strategy is to wait until someone quits.

Which of the following modes of recruitment allow an employer to reach a large audience in a relatively short period of time?

Firms generally use external recruitment to fill jobs above the entry level.

Which of the following modes of recruitment is most prevalent in firms that enjoy a reputation for being a good place to work in terms of compensation policies, working conditions, and employee relations?

Describe how to write an effective help-wanted ad.

Which of the following internal recruiting method is used to identify a broad spectrum of suitable candidates quickly?

Which of the following recruitment methods require the firm to make a fee payment even if none of the firm's candidates is actually hired?

What are employees who perform work for the company, but not included on the organization's payroll called?

Public employment agencies are generally not a quick and efficient way to fill jobs.

Overreliance on which of the following recruitment methods may increase an employer's risk of EEO violations?

Recruitment costs per hire typically equal ____ of a new hire's annual salary.

Which of the following should not be done when providing RJPs?

A candidate joining a company on the basis of information conveyed to the candidate is an example of ____ influencing the decision to accept a job offer.

Which category of personnel are hired to work on a specific job for short period, usually two weeks or less?

Which of the following is not an alternative to filling a vacant position?

In order to attain competitive advantage through its recruitment efforts, the HRM department must take action to:

Expenses incurred during recruitment may include all the following EXCEPT: