Question 1

Which of the following is considered an inexpensive recruitment method?

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A)  walk-ins
B)  write-ins
C)  walk-ins and write-ins
D)  educational institutions
E)  employee referralsF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 2

Best practices for career websites include

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A)  embellishing business prospects.
B)  using an ASP.
C)  using print along with the website.
D)  including a unique application for each functional area.
E)  having a direct link from the homepage to the career page.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Most of the recruitment methods outlined in the text can be used to attract designated group members even if the employer's commitment to equity and diversity is unclear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The term AIDA stands for ________________________in a recruiting context.

Accepted Answer

A)  ability, insight, demonstrated skills, and aptitude
B)  allegiance (loyalty) , intelligence, dependability, and action-oriented
C)  appropriate, interesting, design (features) , and actionable
D)  attract (attention) , interest, desire, and action
E)  announce, intend, demonstrate, and actF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Potential pitfalls of using executive search firms includes all of the following except

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A)  they may present unpromising candidates to a client.
B)  the time that must be spent explaining in detail the type of candidate required.
C)  they can be more interested in persuading the employer to hire any candidate.
D)  they tend to be more salespeople than they are professionals.
E)  they tend to focus only on persons currently looking for new positions.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Recent research has found a strong correlation between successful recruiting and shareholder value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

External recruitment often results in

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A)  cost savings due to less extensive training.
B)  the generation of a homogeneous pool of applicants.
C)  problems in meeting employment equity goals.
D)  rivalry and competition among employees.
E)  higher costs due to extensive training.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

Nepotism is a problem most closely associated with

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A)  write-ins.
B)  educational institutions.
C)  human resource centres.
D)  employee referrals.
E)  walk-ins.F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 9

The types of positions commonly filled through union hiring halls include all of the following except

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A)  plumbers.
B)  carpenters.
C)  welders.
D)  pipe fitters.
E)  security guards.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Identifying which job requirements should be filled internally and which externally is most closely associated with

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A)  a human resources requisition form.
B)  HR planning.
C)  determining the job requirements.
D)  building a pool of candidates.
E)  choosing the appropriate recruitment method(s) .F) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 11

Nepotism

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A)  is associated with recruiting at schools.
B)  is a preference for hiring relatives of current employees.
C)  is a disadvantage associated with hiring from an online job board.
D)  can cause morale problems associated with hiring for executive positions.
E)  is a preference for hiring past colleagues of current employees; this is associated with employee referrals.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

A well-established advertising firm wishes to employ more young workers in order to bring new perspectives and creativity to the firm.What benefits should the firm put in place for existing workers in order to entice this target group to join the firm?

Accepted Answer

Recent research indicates that the top 3...

Question 13

The second step in employer branding includes

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A)  defining the reasons why the organization is a unique place to work.
B)  defining the reasons why the organization is a unique place to work and would be an attractive employer to the desired audience.
C)  defining the target audience in terms of where to find them.
D)  building a pool of candidates.
E)  defining the target audience in terms of where to find them and what they would want from an employer.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

Trends of particular significance today include a decrease in the availability of younger workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Advantages of job posting include all of the following except that

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A)  the organization's policies and guidelines regarding promotions and transfers are communicated.
B)  every qualified employee is provided with a chance for a transfer or promotion.
C)  the organization's commitment to career growth and development is demonstrated.
D)  the likelihood of special deals and favouritism is reduced.
E)  employment equity goals are more likely to be met.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following statements about recruitment is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  In large organizations in which recruiting is done on an almost continuous basis, there are specialists, known as employment managers whose job it is to find and attract capable applicants.
B)  Recruitment is the process of searching for and selecting the most appropriate individual to staff job requirements.
C)  The HR department staff members have line authority for recruitment.
D)  The recruitment process begins with the identification of a position that requires staffing and is completed when resumes and/or completed application forms are received from an adequate number of applicants.
E)  The recruitment process begins with the identification of a position that requires staffing and is completed when a short list of candidates has been compiled.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

To be effective, promotion from within requires using each of the following tools except

Accepted Answer

A)  newspaper advertisements.
B)  skills inventories.
C)  interviewing.
D)  human resources records.
E)  job posting.F) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 18

You are a recruiter for a public relations agency and must fill the position of director of business development.Advantages of filling the position with inside candidates include

Accepted Answer

A)  managers are provided with a longer-term perspective when making business decisions.
B)  insiders are less likely to require training and are more likely to have an innovative approach.
C)  insiders are likely to have an innovative approach.
D)  managers are provided with a longer-term perspective when making business decisions and insiders may be more committed to company goals and less likely to leave.
E)  there would be no advantages.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

To achieve optimum results from an advertisement, the four-point guide known as AIDA should be used.This stands for

Accepted Answer

A)  attention, interest, development, and action.
B)  approach, introspection, desire, and activity.
C)  alert, interest, desire, and appraisal.
D)  attention, illumination, development, and assessment.
E)  attention, interest, desire, and action.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 20

Which of the following is true about recruiting members from Generation Y according to recent research?

Accepted Answer

A)  They value job security.
B)  Work/life balance is their greatest priority in choosing an employer.
C)  They value job security and diversity.
D)  They value creativity and social responsibility.
E)  They value creativity, diversity, and social responsibility.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Exam 6: Recruitment

Which of the following is considered an inexpensive recruitment method?

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To achieve optimum results from an advertisement, the four-point guide known as AIDA should be used.This stands for

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External recruitment often results in

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The types of positions commonly filled through union hiring halls include all of the following except

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The second step in employer branding includes

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Potential pitfalls of using executive search firms includes all of the following except

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Trends of particular significance today include a decrease in the availability of younger workers.

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Most of the recruitment methods outlined in the text can be used to attract designated group members even if the employer's commitment to equity and diversity is unclear.

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The term AIDA stands for ________________________in a recruiting context.

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Advantages of job posting include all of the following except that

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Recent research has found a strong correlation between successful recruiting and shareholder value.

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