Question 1

There is a correlation between the accuracy and completeness of an advertisement,and recruitment success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The success of college campus recruiting can be weakened by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  recruiters not trained to talk to interested candidates 
B)  failure to follow up on individual prospects 
C)  limiting visits to highly selected campuses 
D)  visiting too many campuses 
A)  recruiters not trained to talk to interested candidates 
B)  failure to follow up on individual prospects 
C)  limiting visits to highly selected campuses 
D)  visiting too many campuses

Question 3

____ is the most commonly used search tactic by job seekers and recruiters to get the word out about new positions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Social networking 
B)  Mobile recruiting 
C)  The Internet 
D)  Newspaper advertising 
A)  Social networking 
B)  Mobile recruiting 
C)  The Internet 
D)  Newspaper advertising

Question 4

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 5

Career networking is a formal process conducted by mentors outside the employee's organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The realistic job preview informs applicants about all aspects of the job,including both its desirable and its undesirable facets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Professional employer organizations lease employees to firms and perform all the HR duties including hiring,payroll,performance appraisal,and benefits administration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Even when a job opening is described thoroughly in an advertisement,many unqualified applicants will still apply.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The glass ceiling represents practical barriers to entry-level employment for women and minorities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is a warning sign of a weak talent bench?

Accepted Answer

A)  Key positions are filled quickly. 
B)  Key positions are filled internally. 
C)  Replacements for positions often are unsuccessful in performing their new duties. 
D)  Promotions are made objectively. 
A)  Key positions are filled quickly. 
B)  Key positions are filled internally. 
C)  Replacements for positions often are unsuccessful in performing their new duties. 
D)  Promotions are made objectively.

Question 11

A major problem that dual-career couples face is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the need for childcare. 
B)  the threat of relocation. 
C)  emotional stress. 
D)  the greater possibility of divorce. 
A)  the need for childcare. 
B)  the threat of relocation. 
C)  emotional stress. 
D)  the greater possibility of divorce.

Question 12

Describe the basic conditions that must be present if a career development program is to be successful.

Accepted Answer

If career development is to succeed it m

Question 13

Advertising job openings on websites and in newspapers and trade journals is a common
way to attract candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,amid the worst part of the last economic recession,the number of temporary employees increased ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  29 percent 
B)  46 percent 
C)  67 percent 
D)  81 percent 
A)  29 percent 
B)  46 percent 
C)  67 percent 
D)  81 percent

Question 15

____ is the process of keeping track of and maintaining relationships with former employees to see if they would be willing to return to the firm.

Accepted Answer

A)  Nepotism 
B)  Re-recruiting 
C)  Appraisal longevity 
D)  Projected appraising 
A)  Nepotism 
B)  Re-recruiting 
C)  Appraisal longevity 
D)  Projected appraising

Question 16

Passive job seekers are people who are not looking for jobs but could be persuaded to take new ones given the right opportunity

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Just-in-time staffing refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining a core staff of employees that is augmented by a highly skilled supplementary workforce. 
B)  replacing employees with capital equipment. 
C)  having employees work rotating shifts. 
D)  having employees report to work at the same time raw materials arrive. 
A)  maintaining a core staff of employees that is augmented by a highly skilled supplementary workforce. 
B)  replacing employees with capital equipment. 
C)  having employees work rotating shifts. 
D)  having employees report to work at the same time raw materials arrive.

Question 18

Internal barriers to career development include:

Accepted Answer

A)  long term focus 
B)  multiple career pathways within the company 
C)  rigid job specifications 
D)  clear succession plans 
A)  long term focus 
B)  multiple career pathways within the company 
C)  rigid job specifications 
D)  clear succession plans

Question 19

______________ organizational structure within firms means that there are fewer positions for promotions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Taller 
B)  Flatter 
C)  Simpler 
D)  Organic 
A)  Taller 
B)  Flatter 
C)  Simpler 
D)  Organic

Question 20

Many successful individuals find their career paths are due to their circumstances rather than planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

There is a correlation between the accuracy and completeness of an advertisement,and recruitment success.

The success of college campus recruiting can be weakened by all of the following except:

____ is the most commonly used search tactic by job seekers and recruiters to get the word out about new 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.

Career networking is a formal process conducted by mentors outside the employee's organization.

The realistic job preview informs applicants about all aspects of the job,including both its desirable and its undesirable facets.

Professional employer organizations lease employees to firms and perform all the HR duties including hiring,payroll,performance appraisal,and benefits administration.

Even when a job opening is described thoroughly in an advertisement,many unqualified applicants will still apply.

The glass ceiling represents practical barriers to entry-level employment for women and minorities.

Which of the following is a warning sign of a weak talent bench?

A major problem that dual-career couples face is:

Describe the basic conditions that must be present if a career development program is to be successful.

Advertising job openings on websites and in newspapers and trade journals is a common way to attract candidates.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,amid the worst part of the last economic recession,the number of temporary employees increased ____.

____ is the process of keeping track of and maintaining relationships with former employees to see if they would be willing to return to the firm.

Passive job seekers are people who are not looking for jobs but could be persuaded to take new ones given the right opportunity

Just-in-time staffing refers to:

Internal barriers to career development include:

______________ organizational structure within firms means that there are fewer positions for promotions.

Many successful individuals find their career paths are due to their circumstances rather than planning.

The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job 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 Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High Performance Work Systems

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Exam 5: Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

There is a correlation between the accuracy and completeness of an advertisement,and recruitment success.

The success of college campus recruiting can be weakened by all of the following except:

____ is the most commonly used search tactic by job seekers and recruiters to get the word out about new 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.

Career networking is a formal process conducted by mentors outside the employee's organization.

The realistic job preview informs applicants about all aspects of the job,including both its desirable and its undesirable facets.

Professional employer organizations lease employees to firms and perform all the HR duties including hiring,payroll,performance appraisal,and benefits administration.

Even when a job opening is described thoroughly in an advertisement,many unqualified applicants will still apply.

The glass ceiling represents practical barriers to entry-level employment for women and minorities.

Which of the following is a warning sign of a weak talent bench?

A major problem that dual-career couples face is:

Describe the basic conditions that must be present if a career development program is to be successful.

Advertising job openings on websites and in newspapers and trade journals is a common way to attract candidates.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,amid the worst part of the last economic recession,the number of temporary employees increased ____.

____ is the process of keeping track of and maintaining relationships with former employees to see if they would be willing to return to the firm.

Passive job seekers are people who are not looking for jobs but could be persuaded to take new ones given the right opportunity

Just-in-time staffing refers to:

Internal barriers to career development include:

______________ organizational structure within firms means that there are fewer positions for promotions.

Many successful individuals find their career paths are due to their circumstances rather than planning.

The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job 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 Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High Performance Work Systems

Filters