Question 1

Which of the following is the most important disadvantage of using employee referrals for recruitment?

Accepted Answer

A)  It makes human resource planning near impossible due to the unpredictable nature of the talent pool. 
B)  Training recruiters to recognize potential in candidates in this way is difficult and costly. 
C)  Discrimination may result because people tend to refer others from similar backgrounds. 
D)  It is likely that individuals will refer weak candidates in order to lessen internal competition for promotions. 
A)  It makes human resource planning near impossible due to the unpredictable nature of the talent pool. 
B)  Training recruiters to recognize potential in candidates in this way is difficult and costly. 
C)  Discrimination may result because people tend to refer others from similar backgrounds. 
D)  It is likely that individuals will refer weak candidates in order to lessen internal competition for promotions.

Question 2

The size of an organization can affect who performs the recruitment function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Placement is the process of attempting to locate and encourage potential applicants to apply for existing or anticipated job openings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is the most important disadvantage of using employee referrals for recruitment?

The size of an organization can affect who performs the recruitment function.

Placement is the process of attempting to locate and encourage potential applicants to apply for existing or anticipated job openings.

The World of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Work Design

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay for Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labour Relations

International Human Resources Management

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Exam 5: Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Which of the following is the most important disadvantage of using employee referrals for recruitment?

The size of an organization can affect who performs the recruitment function.

Placement is the process of attempting to locate and encourage potential applicants to apply for existing or anticipated job openings.

The World of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Work Design

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay for Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labour Relations

International Human Resources Management

Filters