Question 1

Using the ratios from a recruiting yield pyramid,which of the following can be determined?

Accepted Answer

A)   The projected turnover rate given the number of applicants responding to a job opening
B)   The number of applicants that must be generated in order to hire the required number of new employees
C)   The amount of lead time needed to hire the required number of new employees
D)   The number of applicants that lack the work experience requirements at each stage of the hiring process
E)   The number of applicants that lack the educational requirements at each stage of the hiring process B

Question 2

Which of the following is an internal recruitment tool?

Accepted Answer

A)   Internet job boards
B)   Former employees
C)   Online networking sites
D)   Job fairs
E)   Skills inventories E

Question 3

Why is there an increase in the use of Application Tracking Systems by employers?

Accepted Answer

A)   Online tools are needed since HR staff is declining.
B)   Most jurisdictions make online applications a legal requirement.
C)   It reduces the risk of lost applications and increases the exposure of the job ad.
D)   HR legislation requires a hiring process to be completely devoid of judgment.
E)   They want to increase the volume of applications for each job opening. C

Question 4

What are the advantages of external recruitment?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Which of the following is an advantage of external recruitment?

Accepted Answer

A)   Potential cost savings resulting from hiring individuals who already have the required skills
B)   The generation of a more homogeneous pool of applicants
C)   Access to a smaller pool of qualified candidates
D)   Demonstrates the organization's commitment to career growth and development
E)   Communicates to employees the organization's policies and guidelines regarding promotions and transfers

Question 6

Which of the following provides an efficient means of collecting verifiable historical data from candidates in a standardized format?

Accepted Answer

A)   Having candidates complete a personality test when submitting their resume
B)   Having candidates complete an intelligence test when submitting their resume
C)   Hosting phone interviews before meeting candidates in person
D)   Using an applicant tracking system to code and log data from an application form
E)   Matching notes taken in an unstructured interview with a candidate's application form

Question 7

Non-permanent staff are also known as

Accepted Answer

A)   new hires.
B)   job applicants.
C)   work-to-hire employees.
D)   job seekers.
E)   contingent workers.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is most characteristic of nepotism?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nepotism is associated with recruiting at schools.
B)   Nepotism is a preference for hiring relatives of current employees.
C)   Nepotism is a disadvantage associated with hiring from an online job board.
D)   Nepotism is most commonly associated with head hunter agencies.
E)   Nepotism is a hiring freeze policy.

Question 9

Walk-ins and write-ins are

Accepted Answer

A)   an inexpensive recruitment method.
B)   an expensive recruitment method.
C)   generally screened by department managers.
D)   the most effective way to find a job.
E)   known as nepotism.

Question 10

Many employers of choice are applying which of the following concepts in order to strengthen their recruitment activities?

Accepted Answer

A)   The psychological concept of empowerment
B)   The financial concept of risk tolerance
C)   The concept of social acceptance
D)   The financial concept of liquidity
E)   The concept of branding

Question 11

According to the textbook,which of the following are the values that most appeal to Generation X-ers?

Accepted Answer

A)   Job security and independence
B)   Work-life balance and independence
C)   Job security and diversity
D)   Creativity and social responsibility
E)   Creativity and work-life balance

Question 12

Recruiting through employee referrals is typically a very expensive recruitment method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Recruiters are increasingly using online networking sites to source candidates.One advantage of this source is

Accepted Answer

A)   the ability to source passive candidates who are not actively looking for jobs.
B)   the ability to conduct face-to-face interviews.
C)   they are not usually an extension of the employment brand.
D)   candidates are typically not on social media.
E)   candidates will continue to fax in their applications.

Question 14

Why are blind ads used in recruitment?

Accepted Answer

A)   They allow for the hiring firm to remain confidential.
B)   They are more effective than want ads.
C)   They avoid the need for resumes.
D)   They avoid the need for an accurate job description.
E)   They avoid the need for job applications.

Question 15

The biggest possible drawback associated with employee referrals is the

Accepted Answer

A)   potential for unintentional/systemic discrimination.
B)   dissatisfaction of employees whose referral is not hired.
C)   inaccuracy of job expectations.
D)   potential for increased turnover levels.
E)   cost associated with providing cash awards.

Question 16

Which of the following best describes "passive job seekers"?

Accepted Answer

A)   Employees that fake satisfaction with their work
B)   Employees that are happily employed
C)   Job seekers that apply to every job opening they find online
D)   Job seekers that are looking for a new job in their current industry
E)   Job seekers that are willing to accept any new position that they are offered

Question 17

Which of the following specifically addresses goals for increasing recruitment from the designated groups?

Accepted Answer

A)   Business plans
B)   Promote-from-within policies
C)   Strategic plans
D)   Compensation plans
E)   Employment equity plans

Question 18

According to the textbook,which of the following is now being used by the majority of companies?

Accepted Answer

A)   Online recruitment
B)   Open houses
C)   Job fairs
D)   Professional and trade associations
E)   Cold calls

Question 19

What is the first step in the recruitment process?

Accepted Answer

A)   Selecting the most qualified applicants
B)   Generating a pool of qualified applicants
C)   Selecting methods of recruitment
D)   Specifying job requirements
E)   Identifying job openings

Question 20

Daniel completed an application form that focused on his background,experiences,and preferences,such as his willingness to travel.What type of application form did Daniel complete?

Accepted Answer

A)   Biographical information blank
B)   Historical career record
C)   Experience and skills timeline
D)   Work / life balance evaluation
E)   Personality assessment form

Exam 6: Recruitment