Question 1

Alan frequently attends professional presentations and training seminars at his workplace.At one of these presentations, it was announced that a new supervisory position in Alan's department was about to be created and that there would be a formal search for potential candidates.Which of the following recruiting methods is being exemplified in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employment agency 
B)  Job posting 
C)  Advertisements 
D)  Word-of-mouth 
E)  Supervisory recommendation

Question 2

Raptors Inc., an automobile manufacturer, often gives a tour of its operations to applicants so that they can know exactlywhat is expected of them in the job for which they have applied.In this scenario, which of the following techniques is the company using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Structuredemployment interview 
B)  Reliability 
C)  Digital recruiting 
D)  Realistic job preview 
E)  Utility analysis

Question 3

Bob has worked for a local hotel for nearly three years and is interested in advancing his career in the organization.Bob notices the description of an excellent job opportunity on the bulletin board of his organization and hence decides to apply for the position.What type of recruiting method was used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employment agency 
B)  Job posting 
C)  Weighted application blank 
D)  Formative assessment 
E)  Word-of-mouth recruitment

Question 4

In the context of the selection process, which of the following is most likely to constitute the second step?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gathering information about themembers of the pool of qualified recruits 
B)  Evaluating the qualifications ofeach applicant 
C)  Making the actual decision about whichcandidate should be offered employment 
D)  Selecting a large number ofpeople to hire simultaneously 
E)  Conducting an employee attitude survey

Question 5

Which of the following tests would best suit an organization that wants to assess an applicant's ability to perform a job?

Accepted Answer

A)  An employment test 
B)  A cognitive ability test 
C)  An integrity test 
D)  Work simulation 
E)  A structured interview

Question 6

A realistic job preview is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a description of the actual nature of a job and its working conditions. 
B)  similar to an internship. 
C)  useful for attracting top candidates by presenting a job as exciting and rewarding. 
D)  a probationary work period. 
E)  an opportunity for a job applicant to perform a job as atemporary employee.

Question 7

Describe the steps involved in the selection process.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Word-of-mouth recruitinghas a reasonable chance of generating high-qualityapplicants whenemployees are satisfied with their organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Headhunters are persons who are usually utilized for finding applicantsfor high-level management and executive positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Research indicates that unstructured interviews are the best predictors of subsequent job performance thanstructured interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Recruiting, Selecting, Training, and Developing Employees

Raptors Inc., an automobile manufacturer, often gives a tour of its operations to applicants so that they can know exactlywhat is expected of them in the job for which they have applied.In this scenario, which of the following techniques is the company using?

In the context of the selection process, which of the following is most likely to constitute the second step?

Which of the following tests would best suit an organization that wants to assess an applicant's ability to perform a job?

A realistic job preview is:

Describe the steps involved in the selection process.

Word-of-mouth recruitinghas a reasonable chance of generating high-qualityapplicants whenemployees are satisfied with their organization.

Headhunters are persons who are usually utilized for finding applicantsfor high-level management and executive positions.

Research indicates that unstructured interviews are the best predictors of subsequent job performance thanstructured interviews.