Question 1

The practice of hiring relatives is known as

Accepted Answer

A) family-based hiring. 
B) inverted familial diversification. 
C) re-recruiting. 
D) nepotism. 
A) family-based hiring. 
B) inverted familial diversification. 
C) re-recruiting. 
D) nepotism.

Question 2

Realistic job previews not only reduce turnover but also reduce job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Why would a company want to provide job applicants with a balanced, honest, and realistic portrayal of a job position?

Accepted Answer

A) To discourage candidates 
B) To increase recruitment costs 
C) To prevent negative postings on social media 
D) To reduce turnover 
A) To discourage candidates 
B) To increase recruitment costs 
C) To prevent negative postings on social media 
D) To reduce turnover

Question 4

Internship programs may be one way to help minorities prepare for careers in management when still in college.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Executive search firms

Accepted Answer

A) help employers find the right people for jobs. 
B) charge job candidates a fee only after they accept a job. 
C) lease executive-level employees to organizations on a long- and short-term basis. 
D) advertise only in trade magazines. 
A) help employers find the right people for jobs. 
B) charge job candidates a fee only after they accept a job. 
C) lease executive-level employees to organizations on a long- and short-term basis. 
D) advertise only in trade magazines.

Question 6

A __________ occurs when a person has learned a job too well and is bored with day-to-day activities.

Accepted Answer

A) life plateau 
B) content plateau 
C) structural plateau 
D) sabbatical plateau 
A) life plateau 
B) content plateau 
C) structural plateau 
D) sabbatical plateau

Question 7

Compare and contrast the advantages of internal and external sources of recruitment.

Accepted Answer

External sources of recruitment provide

Question 8

It is important for a firm to keep track of its yield ratio, because if it is low it may need to determine what it is doing wrong and get outside help to improve its recruiting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Jeff is a senior production associate at TruTech. He likes to give advice and encouragement to the junior associates to help guide them along their career paths. Because this is not a formal arrangement, Jeff would not be considered a mentor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A program that provides for a relatively rapid progression through a number of managerial positions is known as a

Accepted Answer

A) management development program. 
B) fast-track program. 
C) career advancement program. 
D) fast-mentor program. 
A) management development program. 
B) fast-track program. 
C) career advancement program. 
D) fast-mentor program.

Question 11

One reason that some organizations prefer to hire older workers is that

Accepted Answer

A) they have proven employment experience. 
B) they learn faster. 
C) they are more willing to relocate. 
D) they do not require medical benefits. 
A) they have proven employment experience. 
B) they learn faster. 
C) they are more willing to relocate. 
D) they do not require medical benefits.

Question 12

The fees charged by search firms can range anywhere from __________ percent of the annual salary for the position to be filled.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 to 20 
B) 25 to 40 
C) 45 to 60 
D) 75 to 100 
A) 5 to 20 
B) 25 to 40 
C) 45 to 60 
D) 75 to 100

Question 13

TruTech needs to fill a number of technical positions and needs candidates who have certain specialized training. Which of the following would likely be a good source for suitable applicants?

Accepted Answer

A) Community colleges 
B) High schools 
C) Employment agencies 
D) Community organizations 
A) Community colleges 
B) High schools 
C) Employment agencies 
D) Community organizations

Question 14

Glass ceiling audits are conducted by the Department of Labor to identify practices that hinder the upward mobility of women and minorities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Geoff was struggling to master some of the responsibilities of his position. In order to provide him with the developmental opportunities he needed to eventually succeed in the firm, he was given a downward transfer, also known as a

Accepted Answer

A) lateral regression. 
B) relocation. 
C) demotion. 
D) nepotism. 
A) lateral regression. 
B) relocation. 
C) demotion. 
D) nepotism.

Question 16

A program that offers students an opportunity to learn the job and gain hands-on experience while they are still in college is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) outplacement program. 
B) internship program. 
C) mentorship program. 
D) career management program. 
A) outplacement program. 
B) internship program. 
C) mentorship program. 
D) career management program.

Question 17

The placement of an employee in another job at a higher level in the organization with an increase in pay and status is known as

Accepted Answer

A) job enlargement. 
B) a transfer. 
C) a promotion. 
D) job rotation. 
A) job enlargement. 
B) a transfer. 
C) a promotion. 
D) job rotation.

Question 18

Fast-track programs are used in some organizations as a way to retain young managers with high potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Tim wanted to work at TruTech. He did not see any positions advertised by the company, so he sent an unsolicited resume along with a cover letter inquiring about job opportunities. In this recruitment situation, the applicant was active and the company was passive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Career counseling involves speaking with employees about all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) their current job activities and performance. 
B) their past career decisions. 
C) their personal and career interests and goals. 
D) their personal skills. 
A) their current job activities and performance. 
B) their past career decisions. 
C) their personal and career interests and goals. 
D) their personal skills.

The practice of hiring relatives is known as

Realistic job previews not only reduce turnover but also reduce job satisfaction.

Why would a company want to provide job applicants with a balanced, honest, and realistic portrayal of a job position?

Internship programs may be one way to help minorities prepare for careers in management when still in college.

Executive search firms

A __________ occurs when a person has learned a job too well and is bored with day-to-day activities.

Compare and contrast the advantages of internal and external sources of recruitment.

It is important for a firm to keep track of its yield ratio, because if it is low it may need to determine what it is doing wrong and get outside help to improve its recruiting.

Jeff is a senior production associate at TruTech. He likes to give advice and encouragement to the junior associates to help guide them along their career paths. Because this is not a formal arrangement, Jeff would not be considered a mentor.

A program that provides for a relatively rapid progression through a number of managerial positions is known as a

One reason that some organizations prefer to hire older workers is that

The fees charged by search firms can range anywhere from __________ percent of the annual salary for the position to be filled.

TruTech needs to fill a number of technical positions and needs candidates who have certain specialized training. Which of the following would likely be a good source for suitable applicants?

Glass ceiling audits are conducted by the Department of Labor to identify practices that hinder the upward mobility of women and minorities.

Geoff was struggling to master some of the responsibilities of his position. In order to provide him with the developmental opportunities he needed to eventually succeed in the firm, he was given a downward transfer, also known as a

A program that offers students an opportunity to learn the job and gain hands-on experience while they are still in college is known as a(n)

The placement of an employee in another job at a higher level in the organization with an increase in pay and status is known as

Fast-track programs are used in some organizations as a way to retain young managers with high potential.

Tim wanted to work at TruTech. He did not see any positions advertised by the company, so he sent an unsolicited resume along with a cover letter inquiring about job opportunities. In this recruitment situation, the applicant was active and the company was passive.

Career counseling involves speaking with employees about all of the following EXCEPT

The Rewards and Challenges of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employees Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Implementing HR Strategy: High-Performance Work Systems

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Exam 5: Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

The practice of hiring relatives is known as

Realistic job previews not only reduce turnover but also reduce job satisfaction.

Why would a company want to provide job applicants with a balanced, honest, and realistic portrayal of a job position?

Internship programs may be one way to help minorities prepare for careers in management when still in college.

Executive search firms

A __________ occurs when a person has learned a job too well and is bored with day-to-day activities.

Compare and contrast the advantages of internal and external sources of recruitment.

It is important for a firm to keep track of its yield ratio, because if it is low it may need to determine what it is doing wrong and get outside help to improve its recruiting.

Jeff is a senior production associate at TruTech. He likes to give advice and encouragement to the junior associates to help guide them along their career paths. Because this is not a formal arrangement, Jeff would not be considered a mentor.

A program that provides for a relatively rapid progression through a number of managerial positions is known as a

One reason that some organizations prefer to hire older workers is that

The fees charged by search firms can range anywhere from __________ percent of the annual salary for the position to be filled.

TruTech needs to fill a number of technical positions and needs candidates who have certain specialized training. Which of the following would likely be a good source for suitable applicants?

Glass ceiling audits are conducted by the Department of Labor to identify practices that hinder the upward mobility of women and minorities.

Geoff was struggling to master some of the responsibilities of his position. In order to provide him with the developmental opportunities he needed to eventually succeed in the firm, he was given a downward transfer, also known as a

A program that offers students an opportunity to learn the job and gain hands-on experience while they are still in college is known as a(n)

The placement of an employee in another job at a higher level in the organization with an increase in pay and status is known as

Fast-track programs are used in some organizations as a way to retain young managers with high potential.

Tim wanted to work at TruTech. He did not see any positions advertised by the company, so he sent an unsolicited resume along with a cover letter inquiring about job opportunities. In this recruitment situation, the applicant was active and the company was passive.

Career counseling involves speaking with employees about all of the following EXCEPT

The Rewards and Challenges of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employees Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Implementing HR Strategy: High-Performance Work Systems

Filters