Question 1

What is correlated with the recruitment success of the organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  formal vs. informal recruitment sources 
B)  the accuracy and completeness of advertisements 
C)  employment equity programs 
D)  unsolicited applications and résumés 
A)  formal vs. informal recruitment sources 
B)  the accuracy and completeness of advertisements 
C)  employment equity programs 
D)  unsolicited applications and résumés

Question 2

Which of the following refers to those artificial barriers based on attitudinal or organizational bias that prevent qualified individuals from advancing upward in their organizations into management positions?

Accepted Answer

A)  labour barriers 
B)  the glass ceiling 
C)  barriers to entry 
D)  trade barriers 
A)  labour barriers 
B)  the glass ceiling 
C)  barriers to entry 
D)  trade barriers

Question 3

It is the responsibility of the employee to identify his or her own knowledge, skills, abilities, interests, and values and to seek out information about career options in order to set goals and develop career plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A recruiter's job is to "sell" applicants on the organization, but they have no influence on their decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the term for a tool used to examine current performance data and future potential within an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  a managerial matrix 
B)  a potential assessment centre 
C)  a 9-box grid 
D)  a performance analysis 
A)  a managerial matrix 
B)  a potential assessment centre 
C)  a 9-box grid 
D)  a performance analysis

Question 6

Outplacement services help terminated employees find a job elsewhere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Career management involves a good deal of analysis and planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is a factor in determining the choice of outside sources from which to recruit applicants?

Accepted Answer

A)  legal requirements 
B)  the cost-per-hire of the firm's job posting system 
C)  the job identification 
D)  the firm's success in achieving its employment diversity program 
A)  legal requirements 
B)  the cost-per-hire of the firm's job posting system 
C)  the job identification 
D)  the firm's success in achieving its employment diversity program

Question 9

In many cases, hiring someone from outside is seen as essential for revitalizing the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Recruiters sent to university and college campuses must be properly trained and prepared to talk to candidates about their company and job requirements of specific openings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 a job rotation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the most important drawback of using educational institutions for recruitment?

Accepted Answer

A)  that HR still has to perform a host of selection tests 
B)  that the candidates usually have no full-time job experience 
C)  that the type of recruitment is limited to sales and retail 
D)  that basing recruitment of candidates on grade transcripts is not a valid selection tool 
A)  that HR still has to perform a host of selection tests 
B)  that the candidates usually have no full-time job experience 
C)  that the type of recruitment is limited to sales and retail 
D)  that basing recruitment of candidates on grade transcripts is not a valid selection tool

Question 13

Which of the following is the best example of a person with a boundaryless career?

Accepted Answer

A)  When Deborah become pregnant with her third child, she decided that working less would be best for her family. She now shares her job with another person who also works part-time. 
B)  Yusef quit his job of 10 years to open his own business and work from home. He has the freedom of being his own boss and being flexible with his schedule. 
C)  Bill works in a creative role within an organization with a flat structure. In such an organization there are opportunities to contribute at all levels. 
D)  Sally has worked for three different organizations in five years. Each time she moves to a new organization, and usually a higher position, she takes with her the skills and abilities she learned in her previous role. 
A)  When Deborah become pregnant with her third child, she decided that working less would be best for her family. She now shares her job with another person who also works part-time. 
B)  Yusef quit his job of 10 years to open his own business and work from home. He has the freedom of being his own boss and being flexible with his schedule. 
C)  Bill works in a creative role within an organization with a flat structure. In such an organization there are opportunities to contribute at all levels. 
D)  Sally has worked for three different organizations in five years. Each time she moves to a new organization, and usually a higher position, she takes with her the skills and abilities she learned in her previous role.

Question 14

Advertisements can allow selectivity in attracting applicants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Employability refers to the skills and support needed to find a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Nepotism is a problem with executive search firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Labour unions can be a recruiting source for some professional job openings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Scenario 5.1
Beloitte Industries Inc. (BI Inc.)has been one of Canada's leading financial advisory firms for over 50 years. Staffed by roughly 4,000 employees in most major cities across the country, BI Inc. prides itself on hiring recent graduates from renowned business schools and offering them competitive salaries, excellent benefits and perks, and limitless training and development opportunities. Employees also have the opportunity to work from home a couple days a week. Over the years, the company realized that while it has no problems recruiting top candidates to the firm, it is having a harder time retaining them. Exit surveys reveal that while employees appreciate all the perks, benefits, and top salaries that attracted them to the organization, they are not able to enjoy them due to six-day workweeks and 14-hour days, leaving very little time for friends and family. They did not know of these work situations when they were hired.
-Refer to Scenario 5.1. Adopting a realistic job preview at BI Inc. can lead to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  turnover of employees who are more driven by the money 
B)  better job satisfaction and lower turnover 
C)  inaccurately reflecting the culture for which the candidate is signing up 
D)  negative effect on the socialization process 
A)  turnover of employees who are more driven by the money 
B)  better job satisfaction and lower turnover 
C)  inaccurately reflecting the culture for which the candidate is signing up 
D)  negative effect on the socialization process

Question 19

Which recruitment method is most likely to result in discrimination against members of protected groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internet recruiting 
B)  employee referrals 
C)  unsolicited applications and résumés 
D)  executive search firms 
A)  Internet recruiting 
B)  employee referrals 
C)  unsolicited applications and résumés 
D)  executive search firms

Question 20

For each vacant position, how many résumés do HR staff and managers typically review?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 to 100 
B)  15 to 50 
C)  10 to 20 
D)  1 to 8 
A)  20 to 100 
B)  15 to 50 
C)  10 to 20 
D)  1 to 8

What is correlated with the recruitment success of the organization?

Which of the following refers to those artificial barriers based on attitudinal or organizational bias that prevent qualified individuals from advancing upward in their organizations into management positions?

It is the responsibility of the employee to identify his or her own knowledge, skills, abilities, interests, and values and to seek out information about career options in order to set goals and develop career plans.

A recruiter's job is to "sell" applicants on the organization, but they have no influence on their decision.

What is the term for a tool used to examine current performance data and future potential within an organization?

Outplacement services help terminated employees find a job elsewhere.

Career management involves a good deal of analysis and planning.

Which of the following is a factor in determining the choice of outside sources from which to recruit applicants?

In many cases, hiring someone from outside is seen as essential for revitalizing the organization.

Recruiters sent to university and college campuses must be properly trained and prepared to talk to candidates about their company and job requirements of specific openings.

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 a job rotation.

What is the most important drawback of using educational institutions for recruitment?

Which of the following is the best example of a person with a boundaryless career?

Advertisements can allow selectivity in attracting applicants.

Employability refers to the skills and support needed to find a job.

Nepotism is a problem with executive search firms.

Labour unions can be a recruiting source for some professional job openings.

Which recruitment method is most likely to result in discrimination against members of protected groups?

For each vacant position, how many résumés do HR staff and managers typically review?

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Exam 5: Branding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

What is correlated with the recruitment success of the organization?

Which of the following refers to those artificial barriers based on attitudinal or organizational bias that prevent qualified individuals from advancing upward in their organizations into management positions?

It is the responsibility of the employee to identify his or her own knowledge, skills, abilities, interests, and values and to seek out information about career options in order to set goals and develop career plans.

A recruiter's job is to "sell" applicants on the organization, but they have no influence on their decision.

What is the term for a tool used to examine current performance data and future potential within an organization?

Outplacement services help terminated employees find a job elsewhere.

Career management involves a good deal of analysis and planning.

Which of the following is a factor in determining the choice of outside sources from which to recruit applicants?

In many cases, hiring someone from outside is seen as essential for revitalizing the organization.

Recruiters sent to university and college campuses must be properly trained and prepared to talk to candidates about their company and job requirements of specific openings.

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 a job rotation.

What is the most important drawback of using educational institutions for recruitment?

Which of the following is the best example of a person with a boundaryless career?

Advertisements can allow selectivity in attracting applicants.

Employability refers to the skills and support needed to find a job.

Nepotism is a problem with executive search firms.

Labour unions can be a recruiting source for some professional job openings.

Which recruitment method is most likely to result in discrimination against members of protected groups?

For each vacant position, how many résumés do HR staff and managers typically review?

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 and the Employee Appraisal Process

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