Question 1

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 D

Question 2

A realistic job preview is __________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a description of a job that integrates both positive and negative information 
B)  a method of recruiting that involves putting candidates in sink-or-swim opportunities to learn on the job 
C)  a series of structured video exercises showing a job's task characteristics 
D)  a largely negative recruiting approach 
A)  a description of a job that integrates both positive and negative information 
B)  a method of recruiting that involves putting candidates in sink-or-swim opportunities to learn on the job 
C)  a series of structured video exercises showing a job's task characteristics 
D)  a largely negative recruiting approach A

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Most estimates suggest that employee referrals are one of the least commonly used recruiting methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Employers need to keep track of which of the following for adverse impact calculations?

Accepted Answer

A)  demographic profiles of all who visit organizational websites 
B)  all expressions of interest submitted through the internet 
C)  only applications backed up by paper files 
D)  none of these 
A)  demographic profiles of all who visit organizational websites 
B)  all expressions of interest submitted through the internet 
C)  only applications backed up by paper files 
D)  none of these

Question 6

Applicants typically prefer recruiters who are _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  well-informed about the job 
B)  in an HR-related function 
C)  the same gender 
D)  brusque 
A)  well-informed about the job 
B)  in an HR-related function 
C)  the same gender 
D)  brusque

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Realistic job previews should be part of the initial exposure of the organization to applicants because that is when they are most effective at increasing satisfaction and reducing turnover intentions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

What is the legal status of video résumés and social networking recruiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  they are considered a very low risk recruiting tool 
B)  they can lead to lawsuits related to "lookism" 
C)  they have been banned outright in most states 
D)  they reveal protected class characteristics that may form the basis of a lawsuit 
A)  they are considered a very low risk recruiting tool 
B)  they can lead to lawsuits related to "lookism" 
C)  they have been banned outright in most states 
D)  they reveal protected class characteristics that may form the basis of a lawsuit

Question 11

Which of the following statements about using employee referrals are true?

Accepted Answer

A)  those recruited by employee referrals tend to be less committed 
B)  those recruited by referrals are more qualified and committed 
C)  referral programs may be effective,but few are hired in this way 
D)  over 80% of organizations provide incentives for referrals 
A)  those recruited by employee referrals tend to be less committed 
B)  those recruited by referrals are more qualified and committed 
C)  referral programs may be effective,but few are hired in this way 
D)  over 80% of organizations provide incentives for referrals

Question 12

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 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Organizations that need to fulfill a position quickly should try to implement techniques that identify a large pool of interested individuals who are ready to work immediately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Evidence suggests that,overall,___________ are likely to attract employees who have a better understanding of the organization and its culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  referrals and job trials 
B)  websites 
C)  newspaper advertising 
D)  employment agencies 
A)  referrals and job trials 
B)  websites 
C)  newspaper advertising 
D)  employment agencies

Question 16

Surveys suggest that only 25% of college students actually use Internet sources as an important part of making their decision to find and apply for jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

There is some evidence that realistic job previews might scare away the most promising job candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Word of mouth is one of the most powerful methods for communicating about job opportunities,and it is also a method that organizations cannot directly control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  applicants are concerned about the fairness of recruiting processes 
B)  delay times in the recruiting process can reduce applicant interest 
C)  increasing expenditures on recruiting increases yields 
D)  none of these 
A)  applicants are concerned about the fairness of recruiting processes 
B)  delay times in the recruiting process can reduce applicant interest 
C)  increasing expenditures on recruiting increases yields 
D)  none of these

Question 20

One advantage to centralized recruitment is that recruitment efforts may be undertaken in a more timely manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

A realistic job preview is __________________________.

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

Most estimates suggest that employee referrals are one of the least commonly used recruiting methods.

Employers need to keep track of which of the following for adverse impact calculations?

Applicants typically prefer recruiters who are _________________.

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

Realistic job previews should be part of the initial exposure of the organization to applicants because that is when they are most effective at increasing satisfaction and reducing turnover intentions.

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

What is the legal status of video résumés and social networking recruiting?

Which of the following statements about using employee referrals are true?

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

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

Organizations that need to fulfill a position quickly should try to implement techniques that identify a large pool of interested individuals who are ready to work immediately.

Evidence suggests that,overall,___________ are likely to attract employees who have a better understanding of the organization and its culture.

Surveys suggest that only 25% of college students actually use Internet sources as an important part of making their decision to find and apply for jobs.

There is some evidence that realistic job previews might scare away the most promising job candidates.

Word of mouth is one of the most powerful methods for communicating about job opportunities,and it is also a method that organizations cannot directly control.

Which of the following statements is false?

One advantage to centralized recruitment is that recruitment efforts may be undertaken in a more timely manner.

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

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

A realistic job preview is __________________________.

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

Most estimates suggest that employee referrals are one of the least commonly used recruiting methods.

Employers need to keep track of which of the following for adverse impact calculations?

Applicants typically prefer recruiters who are _________________.

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

Realistic job previews should be part of the initial exposure of the organization to applicants because that is when they are most effective at increasing satisfaction and reducing turnover intentions.

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

What is the legal status of video résumés and social networking recruiting?

Which of the following statements about using employee referrals are true?

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

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

Organizations that need to fulfill a position quickly should try to implement techniques that identify a large pool of interested individuals who are ready to work immediately.

Evidence suggests that,overall,___________ are likely to attract employees who have a better understanding of the organization and its culture.

Surveys suggest that only 25% of college students actually use Internet sources as an important part of making their decision to find and apply for jobs.

There is some evidence that realistic job previews might scare away the most promising job candidates.

Word of mouth is one of the most powerful methods for communicating about job opportunities,and it is also a method that organizations cannot directly control.

Which of the following statements is false?

One advantage to centralized recruitment is that recruitment efforts may be undertaken in a more timely manner.

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