Question 1

One step in gathering job analysis could be to briefly explain the job analysis process and reason, and the participants' roles in the process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A question on an employment application form that requests the dates of attendance and graduation from various schools may be illegal as it could reflect an applicant's age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When it comes to on-campus recruiting, which of the items listed below should be assessed by the campus recruiter?

Accepted Answer

A)  motivation 
B)  commitment 
C)  appearance 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  motivation 
B)  commitment 
C)  appearance 
D)  All of the above.

Question 4

Which of the following may be included in a job specification?

Accepted Answer

A)  traits 
B)  skills 
C)  required background 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  traits 
B)  skills 
C)  required background 
D)  All of the above.

Question 5

Which of the following is an advantage of college recruiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  access to a source of management trainees 
B)  schedules for recruitment visits set far ahead of time 
C)  access to candidates who are not looking for jobs 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  access to a source of management trainees 
B)  schedules for recruitment visits set far ahead of time 
C)  access to candidates who are not looking for jobs 
D)  All of the above.

Question 6

One of the biggest challenges facing single parents in the job market is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  getting access to the Internet to search job sites 
B)  balancing work and family life 
C)  getting a sufficient salary 
D)  minimizing the commute to work 
A)  getting access to the Internet to search job sites 
B)  balancing work and family life 
C)  getting a sufficient salary 
D)  minimizing the commute to work

Question 7

Most job descriptions contain sections that cover ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  job summary 
B)  standards of performance 
C)  working conditions 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  job summary 
B)  standards of performance 
C)  working conditions 
D)  All of the above.

Question 8

Which term below means studying variations in a firm's employment levels over time?

Accepted Answer

A)  ratio analysis 
B)  trend analysis 
C)  graphical analysis 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  ratio analysis 
B)  trend analysis 
C)  graphical analysis 
D)  All of the above.

Question 9

Give examples of items that can be found in the working conditions and physical environment section of a job description.

Accepted Answer

Some items that migh

Question 10

________ contain data on employees' performance records, educational background, and promotion recommendations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Computerized information systems 
B)  Replacement charts 
C)  Qualifications inventories 
D)  Trend records 
A)  Computerized information systems 
B)  Replacement charts 
C)  Qualifications inventories 
D)  Trend records

Question 11

Describing the job in terms of the observable competencies or skills necessary for good job performance is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  competency-based job analysis 
B)  Department of Labor Procedure 
C)  functional job analysis 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  competency-based job analysis 
B)  Department of Labor Procedure 
C)  functional job analysis 
D)  None of the above.

Question 12

Once a firm has a pool of applicants, the first step in pre-screening is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  in-person interview 
B)  on-site visit 
C)  application form 
D)  recommendation from recruiters 
A)  in-person interview 
B)  on-site visit 
C)  application form 
D)  recommendation from recruiters

Question 13

Counselors in state-run employment agencies conduct all of the following activities except:

Accepted Answer

A)  reviewing the employer's job requirements. 
B)  visiting employer work sites. 
C)  writing job descriptions. 
D)  Counselors perform all of the above activities. 
A)  reviewing the employer's job requirements. 
B)  visiting employer work sites. 
C)  writing job descriptions. 
D)  Counselors perform all of the above activities.

Question 14

Which of the following is not an advantage of using a private employment agency?

Accepted Answer

A)  It may be faster than in-house recruiting. 
B)  It does not require internal recruitment specialists. 
C)  Screening may not be as thorough. 
D)  It may be better for attracting minority candidates. 
A)  It may be faster than in-house recruiting. 
B)  It does not require internal recruitment specialists. 
C)  Screening may not be as thorough. 
D)  It may be better for attracting minority candidates.

Question 15

Who is typically responsible for paying the fees charged by private employment agencies when they place qualified individuals in jobs?

Accepted Answer

A)  the employer 
B)  the employee 
C)  the state employment commission 
D)  there are no fees 
A)  the employer 
B)  the employee 
C)  the state employment commission 
D)  there are no fees

Question 16

Explain how job analysis provides information useful in recruitment and selection, compensation, and performance appraisal.

Accepted Answer

Job analysis provides information for re

Question 17

When filling jobs with untrained people, the job specifications may include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  quality of training 
B)  length of previous service 
C)  physical traits 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  quality of training 
B)  length of previous service 
C)  physical traits 
D)  All of the above.

Question 18

A ________ summarizes the personal qualities, traits, skills, and work behaviors required for getting the job done.

Accepted Answer

A)  job specification 
B)  job analysis 
C)  job report 
D)  job description 
A)  job specification 
B)  job analysis 
C)  job report 
D)  job description

Question 19

Every state has a public, state-run employment service agency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The process of making forecasts based on the ratio between some causal factor like sales volume and the number of employees required is called ________.

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

One step in gathering job analysis could be to briefly explain the job analysis process and reason, and the participants' roles in the process.

A question on an employment application form that requests the dates of attendance and graduation from various schools may be illegal as it could reflect an applicant's age.

When it comes to on-campus recruiting, which of the items listed below should be assessed by the campus recruiter?

Which of the following may be included in a job specification?

Which of the following is an advantage of college recruiting?

One of the biggest challenges facing single parents in the job market is ________.

Most job descriptions contain sections that cover ________.

Which term below means studying variations in a firm's employment levels over time?

Give examples of items that can be found in the working conditions and physical environment section of a job description.

________ contain data on employees' performance records, educational background, and promotion recommendations.

Describing the job in terms of the observable competencies or skills necessary for good job performance is called a ________.

Once a firm has a pool of applicants, the first step in pre-screening is the ________.

Counselors in state-run employment agencies conduct all of the following activities except:

Which of the following is not an advantage of using a private employment agency?

Who is typically responsible for paying the fees charged by private employment agencies when they place qualified individuals in jobs?

Explain how job analysis provides information useful in recruitment and selection, compensation, and performance appraisal.

When filling jobs with untrained people, the job specifications may include ________.

A ________ summarizes the personal qualities, traits, skills, and work behaviors required for getting the job done.

Every state has a public, state-run employment service agency.

The process of making forecasts based on the ratio between some causal factor like sales volume and the number of employees required is called ________.

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

One step in gathering job analysis could be to briefly explain the job analysis process and reason, and the participants' roles in the process.

A question on an employment application form that requests the dates of attendance and graduation from various schools may be illegal as it could reflect an applicant's age.

When it comes to on-campus recruiting, which of the items listed below should be assessed by the campus recruiter?

Which of the following may be included in a job specification?

Which of the following is an advantage of college recruiting?

One of the biggest challenges facing single parents in the job market is ________.

Most job descriptions contain sections that cover ________.

Which term below means studying variations in a firm's employment levels over time?

Give examples of items that can be found in the working conditions and physical environment section of a job description.

________ contain data on employees' performance records, educational background, and promotion recommendations.

Describing the job in terms of the observable competencies or skills necessary for good job performance is called a ________.

Once a firm has a pool of applicants, the first step in pre-screening is the ________.

Counselors in state-run employment agencies conduct all of the following activities except:

Which of the following is not an advantage of using a private employment agency?

Who is typically responsible for paying the fees charged by private employment agencies when they place qualified individuals in jobs?

Explain how job analysis provides information useful in recruitment and selection, compensation, and performance appraisal.

When filling jobs with untrained people, the job specifications may include ________.

A ________ summarizes the personal qualities, traits, skills, and work behaviors required for getting the job done.

Every state has a public, state-run employment service agency.

The process of making forecasts based on the ratio between some causal factor like sales volume and the number of employees required is called ________.

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