Question 1

Which of the following is a recommended method for HR departments to protect employee data?

Accepted Answer

A) hiring temporary employees to manage personal employment information 
B) requiring HR data access through peer-to-peer file-sharing applications 
C) performing random background checks on employees with HR database access 
D) providing full database access to employee files only through a firm's intranet 
A) hiring temporary employees to manage personal employment information 
B) requiring HR data access through peer-to-peer file-sharing applications 
C) performing random background checks on employees with HR database access 
D) providing full database access to employee files only through a firm's intranet

Question 2

The HR manager who recruits for a vacant job is typically the one who is responsible for supervising the performance of that position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is most frequently used by retailers to estimate short-term personnel needs?

Accepted Answer

A) recruiting yield pyramids 
B) position replacement cards 
C) personnel replacement charts 
D) computerized forecasting programs 
A) recruiting yield pyramids 
B) position replacement cards 
C) personnel replacement charts 
D) computerized forecasting programs

Question 4

The fastest growing labor force segment in the United States over the next few years will be those from ________ years old.

Accepted Answer

A) 23-29 
B) 30-44 
C) 45-64 
D) 65+ 
A) 23-29 
B) 30-44 
C) 45-64 
D) 65+

Question 5

All of the following are common concerns that have been expressed to researchers by temporary employees EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) being in compliance with equal employment laws 
B) feeling insecure about their employment situation 
C) worrying about the lack of insurance benefits 
D) being treated impersonally by employers 
A) being in compliance with equal employment laws 
B) feeling insecure about their employment situation 
C) worrying about the lack of insurance benefits 
D) being treated impersonally by employers

Question 6

Retained executive recruiters are paid whether or not they eventually fill the client's vacant position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is most likely a true statement about mandatory alternative dispute resolution agreements?

Accepted Answer

A) Most federal courts have found the documents unenforceable. 
B) Judicial appeals and reconsideration are available if legal errors occur. 
C) Employees absorb most of the costs associated with the arbitration process. 
D) Job applicants are typically more interested in firms that require arbitration. 
A) Most federal courts have found the documents unenforceable. 
B) Judicial appeals and reconsideration are available if legal errors occur. 
C) Employees absorb most of the costs associated with the arbitration process. 
D) Job applicants are typically more interested in firms that require arbitration.

Question 8

What are the pros and cons associated with using internal sources of job candidates? What are the pros and cons of using Internet recruiting to locate external sources of job candidates?

Accepted Answer

Filling open positions with inside candi

Question 9

Which of the following best explains why firms are using temporary workers more frequently?

Accepted Answer

A) low cost when hired through agencies 
B) workers' desires for flexible schedules 
C) high cost of workers' compensation insurance 
D) weak economic confidence among employers 
A) low cost when hired through agencies 
B) workers' desires for flexible schedules 
C) high cost of workers' compensation insurance 
D) weak economic confidence among employers

Question 10

Which of the following factors plays the greatest role in determining the best medium for a job advertisement?

Accepted Answer

A) skills needed for the job 
B) job compensation and salary 
C) time allowed to fill the position 
D) graphics used in the advertisement 
A) skills needed for the job 
B) job compensation and salary 
C) time allowed to fill the position 
D) graphics used in the advertisement

Question 11

What methods are used by both small and large firms to forecast the supply of inside candidates?

Accepted Answer

Department managers or owners of smaller

Question 12

A small software firm is seeking several permanent employees with experience in the semiconductor industry and advanced degrees in computer science.The firm is a small one and cannot afford to pay a traditional recruiting firm a fee of 30% per each hire's salary.Instead,this firm should consider using a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) contingency-based recruiter 
B) temporary staffing agency 
C) outsourcing staffing service 
D) on-demand recruiting service 
A) contingency-based recruiter 
B) temporary staffing agency 
C) outsourcing staffing service 
D) on-demand recruiting service

Question 13

In most cases,job applicants view concise job advertisements as more attractive and credible than lengthy ads with too many details about a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Marie Boyd has been hired by Barnum Hotels to manage staffing for the regional hotel chain.Barnum intends to open two new hotels within the next three years and will have many job positions to fill.Historically,employee turnover is high at Barnum as employees remain with the company for one or two years before quitting.Marie realizes that Barnum needs to make significant changes in its personnel strategy in order to meet the company's goals for the future and improve employee retention rates. Which of the following,if true,best supports the argument that a scatter plot is the most appropriate tool for Marie to use in estimating future personnel needs?

Accepted Answer

A) Productivity levels for Barnum employees typically vary from month to month. 
B) The size of the two new Barnum hotels will be similar to the chain's other hotels. 
C) Barnum requires HR to maintain qualifications inventories for all current employees. 
D) Personnel replacement charts serve as useful tools when filling Barnum's managerial positions. 
A) Productivity levels for Barnum employees typically vary from month to month. 
B) The size of the two new Barnum hotels will be similar to the chain's other hotels. 
C) Barnum requires HR to maintain qualifications inventories for all current employees. 
D) Personnel replacement charts serve as useful tools when filling Barnum's managerial positions.

Question 15

Which of the following refers to company records showing present performance and promotability of inside candidates for a firm's top positions?

Accepted Answer

A) yield pyramids 
B) trend analysis charts 
C) succession planning tools 
D) personnel replacement charts 
A) yield pyramids 
B) trend analysis charts 
C) succession planning tools 
D) personnel replacement charts

Question 16

Which of the following determines future staff needs by using ratios between a causal factor and the number of employees required?

Accepted Answer

A) ratio analysis 
B) forecasting ratio 
C) personnel ratio 
D) ratio matrix 
A) ratio analysis 
B) forecasting ratio 
C) personnel ratio 
D) ratio matrix

Question 17

An employer's computerized recruitment system should include all of the following elements EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) hypertext transfer protocol to enable applicants to post their resumes in any format or font 
B) requisition management systems to facilitate routing, approval, and posting of job openings 
C) hiring management software to collect and manage candidate information 
D) recruitment marketing to improve applicant pool quality 
A) hypertext transfer protocol to enable applicants to post their resumes in any format or font 
B) requisition management systems to facilitate routing, approval, and posting of job openings 
C) hiring management software to collect and manage candidate information 
D) recruitment marketing to improve applicant pool quality

Question 18

The dot-jobs domain is primarily used by HR managers for succession planning purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Access matrices are used to define the rights of users to various kinds of access for each element in a personnel database.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following terms refers to studying a firm's past employment needs over a period of years to predict future needs?

Accepted Answer

A) ratio analysis 
B) trend analysis 
C) graphical analysis 
D) computer analysis 
A) ratio analysis 
B) trend analysis 
C) graphical analysis 
D) computer analysis

Which of the following is a recommended method for HR departments to protect employee data?

The HR manager who recruits for a vacant job is typically the one who is responsible for supervising the performance of that position.

Which of the following is most frequently used by retailers to estimate short-term personnel needs?

The fastest growing labor force segment in the United States over the next few years will be those from ________ years old.

All of the following are common concerns that have been expressed to researchers by temporary employees EXCEPT ________.

Retained executive recruiters are paid whether or not they eventually fill the client's vacant position.

Which of the following is most likely a true statement about mandatory alternative dispute resolution agreements?

What are the pros and cons associated with using internal sources of job candidates? What are the pros and cons of using Internet recruiting to locate external sources of job candidates?

Which of the following best explains why firms are using temporary workers more frequently?

Which of the following factors plays the greatest role in determining the best medium for a job advertisement?

What methods are used by both small and large firms to forecast the supply of inside candidates?

In most cases,job applicants view concise job advertisements as more attractive and credible than lengthy ads with too many details about a job.

Which of the following refers to company records showing present performance and promotability of inside candidates for a firm's top positions?

Which of the following determines future staff needs by using ratios between a causal factor and the number of employees required?

An employer's computerized recruitment system should include all of the following elements EXCEPT ________.

The dot-jobs domain is primarily used by HR managers for succession planning purposes.

Access matrices are used to define the rights of users to various kinds of access for each element in a personnel database.

Which of the following terms refers to studying a firm's past employment needs over a period of years to predict future needs?

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics and Employee Rights and Discipline

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Safety and Health

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Entrepreneurial Firms

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Exam 5: Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Which of the following is a recommended method for HR departments to protect employee data?

The HR manager who recruits for a vacant job is typically the one who is responsible for supervising the performance of that position.

Which of the following is most frequently used by retailers to estimate short-term personnel needs?

The fastest growing labor force segment in the United States over the next few years will be those from ________ years old.

All of the following are common concerns that have been expressed to researchers by temporary employees EXCEPT ________.

Retained executive recruiters are paid whether or not they eventually fill the client's vacant position.

Which of the following is most likely a true statement about mandatory alternative dispute resolution agreements?

What are the pros and cons associated with using internal sources of job candidates? What are the pros and cons of using Internet recruiting to locate external sources of job candidates?

Which of the following best explains why firms are using temporary workers more frequently?

Which of the following factors plays the greatest role in determining the best medium for a job advertisement?

What methods are used by both small and large firms to forecast the supply of inside candidates?

In most cases,job applicants view concise job advertisements as more attractive and credible than lengthy ads with too many details about a job.

Which of the following refers to company records showing present performance and promotability of inside candidates for a firm's top positions?

Which of the following determines future staff needs by using ratios between a causal factor and the number of employees required?

An employer's computerized recruitment system should include all of the following elements EXCEPT ________.

The dot-jobs domain is primarily used by HR managers for succession planning purposes.

Access matrices are used to define the rights of users to various kinds of access for each element in a personnel database.

Which of the following terms refers to studying a firm's past employment needs over a period of years to predict future needs?

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics and Employee Rights and Discipline

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Safety and Health

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Entrepreneurial Firms

Filters