Question 1

One shortcoming of targeted recruitment is that by seeking out one group,one may exclude another from the same consideration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The influence of the recruiter on the applicant is more likely to occur in the initial rather than the latter stages of the recruitment process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A realistic recruitment message portrays the organization and the job as they really are,rather than describing what the organization thinks job applicants want to hear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following techniques is helpful in improving diversity of applicants obtained through the recruiting process?

Accepted Answer

A)  advertisements showing women and minorities in positions of leadership 
B)  advertisements showing a relatively homogeneous workforce 
C)  advertising in publications that aim for a general audience 
D)  none of these 
A)  advertisements showing women and minorities in positions of leadership 
B)  advertisements showing a relatively homogeneous workforce 
C)  advertising in publications that aim for a general audience 
D)  none of these

Question 5

Research indicates that recruits are bored by overly simple web-based recruiting systems and they prefer a more elaborate design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Only those who fill out paperwork for employment need be considered applicants,for legal purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Recruiter characteristics are _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  important in every stage of the selection process 
B)  not at all related to employee interested in a company 
C)  not as important as the actual job characteristics 
D)  equally related to applicant attitudes and behaviors 
A)  important in every stage of the selection process 
B)  not at all related to employee interested in a company 
C)  not as important as the actual job characteristics 
D)  equally related to applicant attitudes and behaviors

Question 8

Which of the following does not have to be shown by a plaintiff in fraud and misrepresentation lawsuit related to recruiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  that a misrepresentation occurred 
B)  that the plaintiff relied on the information to make a decision 
C)  that the plaintiff had perfect knowledge regarding the misrepresentation 
D)  that the plaintiff was injured because of reliance on the information 
A)  that a misrepresentation occurred 
B)  that the plaintiff relied on the information to make a decision 
C)  that the plaintiff had perfect knowledge regarding the misrepresentation 
D)  that the plaintiff was injured because of reliance on the information

Question 9

Which of the following is not one of the major areas written into recruiting budgets?

Accepted Answer

A)  website development and administration 
B)  costs of signing bonuses 
C)  time spent making personal contacts and following up with candidates 
D)  bringing candidates onsite 
A)  website development and administration 
B)  costs of signing bonuses 
C)  time spent making personal contacts and following up with candidates 
D)  bringing candidates onsite

Question 10

Organizational websites have become one of the most important media through which organizations communicate with potential applicants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following are components of a well-developed recruiting requisition?

Accepted Answer

A)  quantity of labor to be hired 
B)  affirmative action compliance methods 
C)  list of selection methods to be used 
D)  all of these 
A)  quantity of labor to be hired 
B)  affirmative action compliance methods 
C)  list of selection methods to be used 
D)  all of these

Question 12

The recruitment planning process should begin by defining the goals of a recruitment effort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Large employment websites have which potential disadvantage relative to niche websites?

Accepted Answer

A)  they are limited to simple advertising 
B)  comparatively few job seekers access them 
C)  they can result in a large number of applications from individuals who are either unqualified or not really interested in the job 
D)  all of these 
A)  they are limited to simple advertising 
B)  comparatively few job seekers access them 
C)  they can result in a large number of applications from individuals who are either unqualified or not really interested in the job 
D)  all of these

Question 14

Executive search firms are usually extremely expensive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The EEOC bans the use of explicit age- or sex-based preferences in recruitment advertising.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The direct approach to recruiting,by contacting applicants through phone or personal e-mail,has higher levels of credibility and richness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Targeted recruiting is done to find applicants with specific characteristics pertinent to person/job or person/organization match.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

College placement offices are used because ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  they reach individuals with diverse levels of skills for all job types 
B)  it really doesn't matter which college you recruit from because they're all the same 
C)  because it's fast and easy to establish relationships with campus recruiting offices 
D)  campus recruiting efforts are seen as more credible than websites or bulletin boards 
A)  they reach individuals with diverse levels of skills for all job types 
B)  it really doesn't matter which college you recruit from because they're all the same 
C)  because it's fast and easy to establish relationships with campus recruiting offices 
D)  campus recruiting efforts are seen as more credible than websites or bulletin boards

Question 19

Applicants are most interested in working for companies that have good pay,lots of opportunities for growth and development,and interesting work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which communication medium refers to the informal information regarding an organization's reputation,employment practices,and policies?

Accepted Answer

A)  recruitment brochures 
B)  word of mouth 
C)  advertising 
D)  organizational websites 
A)  recruitment brochures 
B)  word of mouth 
C)  advertising 
D)  organizational websites

One shortcoming of targeted recruitment is that by seeking out one group,one may exclude another from the same consideration.

The influence of the recruiter on the applicant is more likely to occur in the initial rather than the latter stages of the recruitment process.

A realistic recruitment message portrays the organization and the job as they really are,rather than describing what the organization thinks job applicants want to hear.

Which of the following techniques is helpful in improving diversity of applicants obtained through the recruiting process?

Research indicates that recruits are bored by overly simple web-based recruiting systems and they prefer a more elaborate design.

Only those who fill out paperwork for employment need be considered applicants,for legal purposes.

Recruiter characteristics are _________________.

Which of the following does not have to be shown by a plaintiff in fraud and misrepresentation lawsuit related to recruiting?

Which of the following is not one of the major areas written into recruiting budgets?

Organizational websites have become one of the most important media through which organizations communicate with potential applicants.

Which of the following are components of a well-developed recruiting requisition?

The recruitment planning process should begin by defining the goals of a recruitment effort.

Large employment websites have which potential disadvantage relative to niche websites?

Executive search firms are usually extremely expensive.

The EEOC bans the use of explicit age- or sex-based preferences in recruitment advertising.

The direct approach to recruiting,by contacting applicants through phone or personal e-mail,has higher levels of credibility and richness.

Targeted recruiting is done to find applicants with specific characteristics pertinent to person/job or person/organization match.

College placement offices are used because ____________.

Applicants are most interested in working for companies that have good pay,lots of opportunities for growth and development,and interesting work.

Which communication medium refers to the informal information regarding an organization's reputation,employment practices,and policies?

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

One shortcoming of targeted recruitment is that by seeking out one group,one may exclude another from the same consideration.

The influence of the recruiter on the applicant is more likely to occur in the initial rather than the latter stages of the recruitment process.

A realistic recruitment message portrays the organization and the job as they really are,rather than describing what the organization thinks job applicants want to hear.

Which of the following techniques is helpful in improving diversity of applicants obtained through the recruiting process?

Research indicates that recruits are bored by overly simple web-based recruiting systems and they prefer a more elaborate design.

Only those who fill out paperwork for employment need be considered applicants,for legal purposes.

Recruiter characteristics are _________________.

Which of the following does not have to be shown by a plaintiff in fraud and misrepresentation lawsuit related to recruiting?

Which of the following is not one of the major areas written into recruiting budgets?

Organizational websites have become one of the most important media through which organizations communicate with potential applicants.

Which of the following are components of a well-developed recruiting requisition?

The recruitment planning process should begin by defining the goals of a recruitment effort.

Large employment websites have which potential disadvantage relative to niche websites?

Executive search firms are usually extremely expensive.

The EEOC bans the use of explicit age- or sex-based preferences in recruitment advertising.

The direct approach to recruiting,by contacting applicants through phone or personal e-mail,has higher levels of credibility and richness.

Targeted recruiting is done to find applicants with specific characteristics pertinent to person/job or person/organization match.

College placement offices are used because ____________.

Applicants are most interested in working for companies that have good pay,lots of opportunities for growth and development,and interesting work.

Which communication medium refers to the informal information regarding an organization's reputation,employment practices,and policies?

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