Question 1

Organizational recruitment materials that emphasize due-process policies,rights of appeal,and grievance mechanisms send a message that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the organization has many problems. 
B)  employee morale is low in the organization. 
C)  job security is high in the organization. 
D)  the organization has a vertical decision-making structure. 
E)  the organization does not value the employees in the organization. 
A)  the organization has many problems. 
B)  employee morale is low in the organization. 
C)  job security is high in the organization. 
D)  the organization has a vertical decision-making structure. 
E)  the organization does not value the employees in the organization.

Question 2

What characteristics and behaviors would you look for in your recruiters so as to increase the positive impact they have on job candidates?

Accepted Answer

In general,applicants respond more posit

Question 3

Questions such as "Where did people who were in each job category go?" and "Where did people now in each job category come from?" can be answered with the help of:

Accepted Answer

A)  propensity analysis. 
B)  leading indicators. 
C)  trend analysis. 
D)  multiple regression. 
E)  a transitional matrix. 
A)  propensity analysis. 
B)  leading indicators. 
C)  trend analysis. 
D)  multiple regression. 
E)  a transitional matrix.

Question 4

Which of the following observations is true of taking the services of independent contractors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Core competencies can be effectively outsourced to contractors. 
B)  The company is not supposed to directly supervise the contractors. 
C)  It is a relatively slow process with low revocability. 
D)  The organization can achieve increased quality though the costs are more. 
E)  It provides an organization increased control over the operations. 
A)  Core competencies can be effectively outsourced to contractors. 
B)  The company is not supposed to directly supervise the contractors. 
C)  It is a relatively slow process with low revocability. 
D)  The organization can achieve increased quality though the costs are more. 
E)  It provides an organization increased control over the operations.

Question 5

Implementation that ties planning and recruiting to the organization's strategy and to its efforts to develop employees becomes a complete program of talent management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Most direct applicants to an organization have done some research and concluded there is enough fit between themselves and the vacant position to warrant submitting an application.This process is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  nepotism. 
B)  employee referral. 
C)  self-selection. 
D)  internal recruitment. 
E)  employment at will. 
A)  nepotism. 
B)  employee referral. 
C)  self-selection. 
D)  internal recruitment. 
E)  employment at will.

Question 7

The use of temporary workers might burden the organization with additional administrative tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is a challenge associated with outsourcing strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Labor shortage 
B)  Increased cost 
C)  Quality-control problems 
D)  Lack of necessary technology 
E)  Diseconomies of scale 
A)  Labor shortage 
B)  Increased cost 
C)  Quality-control problems 
D)  Lack of necessary technology 
E)  Diseconomies of scale

Question 9

The primary reason organizations engage in downsizing is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  attain larger profit margins. 
B)  promote future competitiveness. 
C)  bring in additional skills to the organization. 
D)  thwart unionizing efforts within a given facility. 
E)  strengthen the social networks in the organization. 
A)  attain larger profit margins. 
B)  promote future competitiveness. 
C)  bring in additional skills to the organization. 
D)  thwart unionizing efforts within a given facility. 
E)  strengthen the social networks in the organization.

Question 10

If the person providing the service is a contractor and not an employee,the company is not supposed to directly supervise the worker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Recruitment sources affect the characteristics of both the vacancies and the applicants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In general,all companies have to make decisions in three areas of recruiting: personnel policies,recruitment sources,and the characteristics and behavior of the recruiter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Sharon wants to apply for a job vacancy.She calls the recruiter who had advertised this vacancy to know more about the job.The recruiter gives some background information to Sharon about the positive and negative qualities of the job.Which of the following terms refers to the job information given by the recruiter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vacancy Analysis 
B)  Substantive Job Criticism 
C)  Pragmatic job survey 
D)  Realistic Job Preview 
E)  Role Examination 
A)  Vacancy Analysis 
B)  Substantive Job Criticism 
C)  Pragmatic job survey 
D)  Realistic Job Preview 
E)  Role Examination

Question 14

The most widespread methods for eliminating labor shortages are:

Accepted Answer

A)  outsourcing work and work sharing. 
B)  hiring temporary workers and outsourcing work. 
C)  retrained transfers and turnover reduction. 
D)  overtime and new external hires. 
E)  overtime and retrained transfers. 
A)  outsourcing work and work sharing. 
B)  hiring temporary workers and outsourcing work. 
C)  retrained transfers and turnover reduction. 
D)  overtime and new external hires. 
E)  overtime and retrained transfers.

Question 15

Employment-at-will policies: Within the laws of the state where they are operating,employers have latitude to set polices about their rights in an employment relationship.

Accepted Answer

The principle of employment at will hold

Question 16

Image advertising: Besides advertising specific job openings,organizations may advertise themselves as a good place to work in general.Advertising designed to create a generally favorable impression of the organization is

Accepted Answer

called image advertising.This is particu

Question 17

The goals an organization sets in its human resource planning process should come directly from the analysis of its labor supply and demand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is a process used to determine whether there are any subgroups whose proportion in a given job category within a company is substantially different from their proportion in the relevant labor market?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adverse Treatment Analysis 
B)  Workforce Utilization Review 
C)  Subgroup Reconciliation 
D)  Discrimination Analysis 
E)  Disparity Analysis 
A)  Adverse Treatment Analysis 
B)  Workforce Utilization Review 
C)  Subgroup Reconciliation 
D)  Discrimination Analysis 
E)  Disparity Analysis

Question 19

On the whole,research suggests that realistic job previews have a strong,consistent effect on minimizing employee turnover.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An applicant who applies for a vacancy without prompting from the organization is referred to as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  direct applicant. 
B)  natural applicant. 
C)  internal applicant. 
D)  neutral applicant. 
E)  referred applicant. 
A)  direct applicant. 
B)  natural applicant. 
C)  internal applicant. 
D)  neutral applicant. 
E)  referred applicant.

Organizational recruitment materials that emphasize due-process policies,rights of appeal,and grievance mechanisms send a message that:

What characteristics and behaviors would you look for in your recruiters so as to increase the positive impact they have on job candidates?

Questions such as "Where did people who were in each job category go?" and "Where did people now in each job category come from?" can be answered with the help of:

Which of the following observations is true of taking the services of independent contractors?

Implementation that ties planning and recruiting to the organization's strategy and to its efforts to develop employees becomes a complete program of talent management.

Most direct applicants to an organization have done some research and concluded there is enough fit between themselves and the vacant position to warrant submitting an application.This process is termed:

The use of temporary workers might burden the organization with additional administrative tasks.

Which of the following is a challenge associated with outsourcing strategy?

The primary reason organizations engage in downsizing is to:

If the person providing the service is a contractor and not an employee,the company is not supposed to directly supervise the worker.

Recruitment sources affect the characteristics of both the vacancies and the applicants.

In general,all companies have to make decisions in three areas of recruiting: personnel policies,recruitment sources,and the characteristics and behavior of the recruiter.

The most widespread methods for eliminating labor shortages are:

Employment-at-will policies: Within the laws of the state where they are operating,employers have latitude to set polices about their rights in an employment relationship.

Image advertising: Besides advertising specific job openings,organizations may advertise themselves as a good place to work in general.Advertising designed to create a generally favorable impression of the organization is

The goals an organization sets in its human resource planning process should come directly from the analysis of its labor supply and demand.

Which of the following is a process used to determine whether there are any subgroups whose proportion in a given job category within a company is substantially different from their proportion in the relevant labor market?

On the whole,research suggests that realistic job previews have a strong,consistent effect on minimizing employee turnover.

An applicant who applies for a vacancy without prompting from the organization is referred to as a(n):

Managing Human Resources

Trends in Human Resource Management

Providing Equal Employment Opportunity and a Safe Workplace

Analyzing Work and Designing Jobs

Selecting Employees and Placing Them in Jobs

Training Employees

Managing Employees Performance

Developing Employees for Future Success

Separating and Retaining Employees

Establishing a Pay Structure

Recognizing Employee Contributions With Pay

Providing Employee Benefits

Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations

Managing Human Resources Globally

Creating and Maintaining High-Performance Organizations

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Exam 5: Planning for and Recruiting Human Resources

Organizational recruitment materials that emphasize due-process policies,rights of appeal,and grievance mechanisms send a message that:

What characteristics and behaviors would you look for in your recruiters so as to increase the positive impact they have on job candidates?

Questions such as "Where did people who were in each job category go?" and "Where did people now in each job category come from?" can be answered with the help of:

Which of the following observations is true of taking the services of independent contractors?

Implementation that ties planning and recruiting to the organization's strategy and to its efforts to develop employees becomes a complete program of talent management.

Most direct applicants to an organization have done some research and concluded there is enough fit between themselves and the vacant position to warrant submitting an application.This process is termed:

The use of temporary workers might burden the organization with additional administrative tasks.

Which of the following is a challenge associated with outsourcing strategy?

The primary reason organizations engage in downsizing is to:

If the person providing the service is a contractor and not an employee,the company is not supposed to directly supervise the worker.

Recruitment sources affect the characteristics of both the vacancies and the applicants.

In general,all companies have to make decisions in three areas of recruiting: personnel policies,recruitment sources,and the characteristics and behavior of the recruiter.

The most widespread methods for eliminating labor shortages are:

Employment-at-will policies: Within the laws of the state where they are operating,employers have latitude to set polices about their rights in an employment relationship.

Image advertising: Besides advertising specific job openings,organizations may advertise themselves as a good place to work in general.Advertising designed to create a generally favorable impression of the organization is

The goals an organization sets in its human resource planning process should come directly from the analysis of its labor supply and demand.

Which of the following is a process used to determine whether there are any subgroups whose proportion in a given job category within a company is substantially different from their proportion in the relevant labor market?

On the whole,research suggests that realistic job previews have a strong,consistent effect on minimizing employee turnover.

An applicant who applies for a vacancy without prompting from the organization is referred to as a(n):

Managing Human Resources

Trends in Human Resource Management

Providing Equal Employment Opportunity and a Safe Workplace

Analyzing Work and Designing Jobs

Selecting Employees and Placing Them in Jobs

Training Employees

Managing Employees Performance

Developing Employees for Future Success

Separating and Retaining Employees

Establishing a Pay Structure

Recognizing Employee Contributions With Pay

Providing Employee Benefits

Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations

Managing Human Resources Globally

Creating and Maintaining High-Performance Organizations

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