Question 1

Explain why generating large applicant pools is not always desirable for a firm. What implications exist for recruitment methods?

Accepted Answer

An employer seeks to attract qualified a

Question 2

The recruitment and selection process has ________ steps.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  5 
C)  4 
D)  7 
A)  6 
B)  5 
C)  4 
D)  7

Question 3

Competency-based job analysis is more job-focused than traditional job analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Information regarding job demands such as finger dexterity or conscientiousness is included in the information about ________ an HR specialist may collect during a job analysis.

Accepted Answer

A)  work activities 
B)  human behaviors 
C)  machines, tools, equipment, and work aids 
D)  performance standards 
A)  work activities 
B)  human behaviors 
C)  machines, tools, equipment, and work aids 
D)  performance standards

Question 5

________ is the process of deciding what positions the firm will have to fill.

Accepted Answer

A)  Recruitment 
B)  Selection 
C)  Workforce planning 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  Recruitment 
B)  Selection 
C)  Workforce planning 
D)  None of the above.

Question 6

Contingent workers are used in ________ occupations.

Accepted Answer

A)  clerical 
B)  engineering 
C)  maintenance 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  clerical 
B)  engineering 
C)  maintenance 
D)  All of the above.

Question 7

Why are current employees often the best source of candidates for vacant positions?

Accepted Answer

Using internal sources of candidates mea

Question 8

The EEOC is generally opposed to the use of mandatory alternative dispute resolution agreements, which are required by many employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

"What are the major duties of your position?" is not a question used in a job analysis interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

For which of the following jobs is direct observation not recommended to collect data used in a job analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  assembly-line worker 
B)  accounting clerk 
C)  design engineer 
D)  receptionist 
A)  assembly-line worker 
B)  accounting clerk 
C)  design engineer 
D)  receptionist

Question 11

What form of data collection involves recording work activities in a log?

Accepted Answer

A)  interviews 
B)  diaries 
C)  direct observation 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  interviews 
B)  diaries 
C)  direct observation 
D)  None of the above.

Question 12

________ is the procedure through which one determines the duties associated with positions and the characteristics of people to hire for those positions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Job description 
B)  Job specification 
C)  Job analysis 
D)  Job context 
A)  Job description 
B)  Job specification 
C)  Job analysis 
D)  Job context

Question 13

________ are special employment agencies retained by employers to seek out top-tier management talent for their clients.

Accepted Answer

A)  State-run employment agencies 
B)  Temporary agencies 
C)  Executive recruiters 
D)  Job banks 
A)  State-run employment agencies 
B)  Temporary agencies 
C)  Executive recruiters 
D)  Job banks

Question 14

Effective recruiting results in a large number of applicants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Conducting the job analysis is the sole responsibility of the HR specialist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not an advantage of using interviews to collect job analysis data?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is simple to use. 
B)  Some information may be exaggerated or minimized. 
C)  It is quick to collect information. 
D)  It can identify uncommon, but important activities. 
A)  It is simple to use. 
B)  Some information may be exaggerated or minimized. 
C)  It is quick to collect information. 
D)  It can identify uncommon, but important activities.

Question 17

The information resulting from job analysis is used for writing ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  job descriptions 
B)  work activities 
C)  work aids 
D)  performance standards 
A)  job descriptions 
B)  work activities 
C)  work aids 
D)  performance standards

Question 18

Jackie works as a nurse on temporary assignments for hospitals throughout the region on an as-needed basis. Jackie is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a contingent worker 
B)  on job rotation 
C)  using job enlargement 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  a contingent worker 
B)  on job rotation 
C)  using job enlargement 
D)  None of the above.

Question 19

Employers may provide employees pocket dictating machines and iPads to record activities at random times of the workday.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A job description has all of the following elements except:

Accepted Answer

A)  what the job holder does. 
B)  how the job holder does it. 
C)  under what conditions a job is done. 
D)  All of the above are included in a job description. 
A)  what the job holder does. 
B)  how the job holder does it. 
C)  under what conditions a job is done. 
D)  All of the above are included in a job description.

Explain why generating large applicant pools is not always desirable for a firm. What implications exist for recruitment methods?

The recruitment and selection process has ________ steps.

Competency-based job analysis is more job-focused than traditional job analysis.

Information regarding job demands such as finger dexterity or conscientiousness is included in the information about ________ an HR specialist may collect during a job analysis.

________ is the process of deciding what positions the firm will have to fill.

Contingent workers are used in ________ occupations.

Why are current employees often the best source of candidates for vacant positions?

The EEOC is generally opposed to the use of mandatory alternative dispute resolution agreements, which are required by many employers.

"What are the major duties of your position?" is not a question used in a job analysis interview.

For which of the following jobs is direct observation not recommended to collect data used in a job analysis?

What form of data collection involves recording work activities in a log?

________ is the procedure through which one determines the duties associated with positions and the characteristics of people to hire for those positions.

________ are special employment agencies retained by employers to seek out top-tier management talent for their clients.

Effective recruiting results in a large number of applicants.

Conducting the job analysis is the sole responsibility of the HR specialist.

Which of the following is not an advantage of using interviews to collect job analysis data?

The information resulting from job analysis is used for writing ________.

Jackie works as a nurse on temporary assignments for hospitals throughout the region on an as-needed basis. Jackie is ________.

Employers may provide employees pocket dictating machines and iPads to record activities at random times of the workday.

A job description has all of the following elements except:

Managing Human Resources Today

Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Testing and Selecting Employees

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Compensating Employees

Ethics and Fair Treatment in Human Resource Management

Managing Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Protecting Safety and Health

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Exam 3: Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Explain why generating large applicant pools is not always desirable for a firm. What implications exist for recruitment methods?

The recruitment and selection process has ________ steps.

Competency-based job analysis is more job-focused than traditional job analysis.

Information regarding job demands such as finger dexterity or conscientiousness is included in the information about ________ an HR specialist may collect during a job analysis.

________ is the process of deciding what positions the firm will have to fill.

Contingent workers are used in ________ occupations.

Why are current employees often the best source of candidates for vacant positions?

The EEOC is generally opposed to the use of mandatory alternative dispute resolution agreements, which are required by many employers.

"What are the major duties of your position?" is not a question used in a job analysis interview.

For which of the following jobs is direct observation not recommended to collect data used in a job analysis?

What form of data collection involves recording work activities in a log?

________ is the procedure through which one determines the duties associated with positions and the characteristics of people to hire for those positions.

________ are special employment agencies retained by employers to seek out top-tier management talent for their clients.

Effective recruiting results in a large number of applicants.

Conducting the job analysis is the sole responsibility of the HR specialist.

Which of the following is not an advantage of using interviews to collect job analysis data?

The information resulting from job analysis is used for writing ________.

Jackie works as a nurse on temporary assignments for hospitals throughout the region on an as-needed basis. Jackie is ________.

Employers may provide employees pocket dictating machines and iPads to record activities at random times of the workday.

A job description has all of the following elements except:

Managing Human Resources Today

Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Testing and Selecting Employees

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Compensating Employees

Ethics and Fair Treatment in Human Resource Management

Managing Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Protecting Safety and Health

Filters