Question 1

"Employment branding" is a crucial to attracting and retaining employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Describe some of the external sources of job candidates.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe some of the external sources of...

Question 3

Cognitive ability tests measure an individual's _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) abilities such as strength, endurance, and muscular movement 
B) thinking, memory, reasoning, and verbal and mathematical abilities 
C) ability to perform in a specific manner 
D) dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and arm-hand steadiness

Question 4

What strategies might help organizations better manage selection activities?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What strategies might help organizations better manage...

Question 5

Labor markets are the internal supply pool from which employers attract candidates for jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Job fairs are primarily useful for _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) identifying who is currently on the job market 
B) filling a large number of jobs quickly 
C) assessing the current state of the labor market 
D) comparing compensation packages with competing firms

Question 7

Tests that assess an individual's ability to perform in a specific manner are called _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) aptitude tests 
B) knowledge tests 
C) ability tests 
D) behavioral tests

Question 8

The Myers-Briggs test is an example of an honesty/integrity test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

External recruiting sources include _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) former employees 
B) labor unions 
C) job posting and bidding 
D) friends of current employees

Question 10

Recruitment is the process of choosing individuals with qualifications needed to fill jobs in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is a primary advantage of recruiting through professional and trade associations?

Accepted Answer

A) Firms can gain access to specialized professionals needed in an industry. 
B) Firms can obtain competitors' secrets. 
C) Individuals hired from competitors have enhanced motivation because they have decided to take another position in the same industry. 
D) Firms can hire candidates at more competitive salaries.

Exam 4: Staffing: Recruiting and Selection

"Employment branding" is a crucial to attracting and retaining employees.

Describe some of the external sources of job candidates.

Cognitive ability tests measure an individual's _______________.

What strategies might help organizations better manage selection activities?

Labor markets are the internal supply pool from which employers attract candidates for jobs.

Job fairs are primarily useful for _______________.

Tests that assess an individual's ability to perform in a specific manner are called _______________.

The Myers-Briggs test is an example of an honesty/integrity test.

External recruiting sources include _______________.

Recruitment is the process of choosing individuals with qualifications needed to fill jobs in an organization.

What is a primary advantage of recruiting through professional and trade associations?