Question 1

Which of the following is the primary disadvantage of using internal sources of candidates to fill vacant positions in a firm?

Accepted Answer

A) lack of knowledge regarding a candidate's strengths 
B) potential to lose employees who aren't promoted 
C) questionable commitment of candidates to the firm 
D) significant training and orientation requirements 
A) lack of knowledge regarding a candidate's strengths 
B) potential to lose employees who aren't promoted 
C) questionable commitment of candidates to the firm 
D) significant training and orientation requirements B

Question 2

Which of the following is typically responsible for paying the fees charged by a private employment agency when an applicant is placed in a job?

Accepted Answer

A) employers 
B) employees 
C) state employment commissions 
D) independent recruiters 
A) employers 
B) employees 
C) state employment commissions 
D) independent recruiters A

Question 3

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. B

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

In a brief essay, discuss how EEO laws affect both recruiting and the information requested on job application forms.

Accepted Answer

Firms that use the Internet for recruiti

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) Recruitment 
B) Selection 
C) Job analysis 
D) Workforce planning 
A) Recruitment 
B) Selection 
C) Job analysis 
D) Workforce planning

Question 7

When using either a trend analysis or a ratio analysis, it is assumed that ________ will remain the same.

Accepted Answer

A) staffing levels 
B) currency rates 
C) productivity levels 
D) recruitment plans 
A) staffing levels 
B) currency rates 
C) productivity levels 
D) recruitment plans

Question 8

When constructing a job advertisement, all of the following are aspects of the AIDA guide EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) attracting attention to the ad 
B) implying long-term benefits 
C) prompting applicant action 
D) developing interest in the job 
A) attracting attention to the ad 
B) implying long-term benefits 
C) prompting applicant action 
D) developing interest in the job

Question 9

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 10

Succession planning requires making forecasts of in three steps: ________, develop inside candidates, assess and choose those who will fill the key position.

Accepted Answer

A) identify key needs 
B) job specifications 
C) global trends 
D) labor relations 
A) identify key needs 
B) job specifications 
C) global trends 
D) labor relations

Question 11

Many firms use temporary hiring as a way to give prospective employees a trial run before hiring them as full-time workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What policies and procedures are critical for companies that use temporary agencies for contingent workers?

Accepted Answer

Companies should get a sample copy of th

Question 13

Which of the following would be the best option for a business that needs to attract local applicants for hourly jobs?

Accepted Answer

A) employee referral campaigns 
B) on-demand recruiting services 
C) college recruiting 
D) walk-ins 
A) employee referral campaigns 
B) on-demand recruiting services 
C) college recruiting 
D) walk-ins

Question 14

Offshoring means having outside vendors supply services that a firm's own employees previously did in-house, while outsourcing means having overseas outside vendors provide services once performed in-house.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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, most likely undermines Marie's decision to fill top positions with inside candidates?

Accepted Answer

A) Barnum needs to head in a different direction with innovative ideas if it is to remain competitive with other hotel chains. 
B) Many current Barnum employees have indicated they are loyal to the firm by rejecting offers to work at competing hotels. 
C) Training new employees about the practices and procedures at Barnum is costly in regards to both time and money. 
D) The influence of local labor unions and EEO legislation is blamed for the high turnover rate among Barnum employees. 
A) Barnum needs to head in a different direction with innovative ideas if it is to remain competitive with other hotel chains. 
B) Many current Barnum employees have indicated they are loyal to the firm by rejecting offers to work at competing hotels. 
C) Training new employees about the practices and procedures at Barnum is costly in regards to both time and money. 
D) The influence of local labor unions and EEO legislation is blamed for the high turnover rate among Barnum employees.

Question 16

Qualifications inventories can be tracked and maintained by using all of the following EXCEPT a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) ratio analysis matrix 
B) personnel replacement chart 
C) position replacement card 
D) skills inventory software 
A) ratio analysis matrix 
B) personnel replacement chart 
C) position replacement card 
D) skills inventory software

Question 17

To prevent the appearance of discriminatory hiring practices, firms are advised to avoid asking job applicants on an application form whether they own or rent a house.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the first step in the recruitment and selection process?

Accepted Answer

A) performing initial screening interviews 
B) building a pool of candidates 
C) performing candidate background checks 
D) deciding what positions to fill 
A) performing initial screening interviews 
B) building a pool of candidates 
C) performing candidate background checks 
D) deciding what positions to fill

Question 19

Which of the following is the primary disadvantage for employers who use private employment agencies to fill positions?

Accepted Answer

A) White-collar applicants are difficult to attract. 
B) Applicant screening may not be thorough. 
C) Applicant processing time is too lengthy. 
D) Application procedures are complicated. 
A) White-collar applicants are difficult to attract. 
B) Applicant screening may not be thorough. 
C) Applicant processing time is too lengthy. 
D) Application procedures are complicated.

Question 20

A firm's ________ should guide employment planning and determine the types of skills and competencies the firm needs.

Accepted Answer

A) job analysis 
B) organization chart 
C) marketing planning 
D) strategic business planning 
A) job analysis 
B) organization chart 
C) marketing planning 
D) strategic business planning

Which of the following is the primary disadvantage of using internal sources of candidates to fill vacant positions in a firm?

Which of the following is typically responsible for paying the fees charged by a private employment agency when an applicant is placed in a job?

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

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

In a brief essay, discuss how EEO laws affect both recruiting and the information requested on job application forms.

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

When using either a trend analysis or a ratio analysis, it is assumed that ________ will remain the same.

When constructing a job advertisement, all of the following are aspects of the AIDA guide EXCEPT ________.

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

Succession planning requires making forecasts of in three steps: ________, develop inside candidates, assess and choose those who will fill the key position.

Many firms use temporary hiring as a way to give prospective employees a trial run before hiring them as full-time workers.

What policies and procedures are critical for companies that use temporary agencies for contingent workers?

Which of the following would be the best option for a business that needs to attract local applicants for hourly jobs?

Offshoring means having outside vendors supply services that a firm's own employees previously did in-house, while outsourcing means having overseas outside vendors provide services once performed in-house.

Qualifications inventories can be tracked and maintained by using all of the following EXCEPT a ________.

To prevent the appearance of discriminatory hiring practices, firms are advised to avoid asking job applicants on an application form whether they own or rent a house.

What is the first step in the recruitment and selection process?

Which of the following is the primary disadvantage for employers who use private employment agencies to fill positions?

A firm's ________ should guide employment planning and determine the types of skills and competencies the firm 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

Building Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Safety, Health, and Risk Management

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Small and Entrepreneurial Firms

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Exam 5: Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Which of the following is the primary disadvantage of using internal sources of candidates to fill vacant positions in a firm?

Which of the following is typically responsible for paying the fees charged by a private employment agency when an applicant is placed in a job?

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

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

In a brief essay, discuss how EEO laws affect both recruiting and the information requested on job application forms.

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

When using either a trend analysis or a ratio analysis, it is assumed that ________ will remain the same.

When constructing a job advertisement, all of the following are aspects of the AIDA guide EXCEPT ________.

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

Succession planning requires making forecasts of in three steps: ________, develop inside candidates, assess and choose those who will fill the key position.

Many firms use temporary hiring as a way to give prospective employees a trial run before hiring them as full-time workers.

What policies and procedures are critical for companies that use temporary agencies for contingent workers?

Which of the following would be the best option for a business that needs to attract local applicants for hourly jobs?

Offshoring means having outside vendors supply services that a firm's own employees previously did in-house, while outsourcing means having overseas outside vendors provide services once performed in-house.

Qualifications inventories can be tracked and maintained by using all of the following EXCEPT a ________.

To prevent the appearance of discriminatory hiring practices, firms are advised to avoid asking job applicants on an application form whether they own or rent a house.

What is the first step in the recruitment and selection process?

Which of the following is the primary disadvantage for employers who use private employment agencies to fill positions?

A firm's ________ should guide employment planning and determine the types of skills and competencies the firm 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

Building Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Safety, Health, and Risk Management

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Small and Entrepreneurial Firms

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