Question 1

What is the most important type of information to have when making selection decisions?

Accepted Answer

A) information that will predict job performance of the candidate 
B) information about the educational background of the candidate 
C) information about the positions previously held by the candidate 
D) information about the personality profile of the candidate 
A) information that will predict job performance of the candidate 
B) information about the educational background of the candidate 
C) information about the positions previously held by the candidate 
D) information about the personality profile of the candidate A

Question 2

Most firms fill their management positions with applicants recruited from sources outside the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

What is a primary method used to locate qualified applicants internally?

Accepted Answer

A) job evaluation records 
B) employee referrals 
C) internal job posting 
D) employment testing 
A) job evaluation records 
B) employee referrals 
C) internal job posting 
D) employment testing C

Question 4

Reference checks are the most effective and efficient method of predicting employee performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What can transfers serve to do?

Accepted Answer

A) protect employees from layoffs 
B) encourage employee empowerment 
C) reward employees who were unsuccessful in obtaining a promotion 
D) increase the motivation of poor performers 
A) protect employees from layoffs 
B) encourage employee empowerment 
C) reward employees who were unsuccessful in obtaining a promotion 
D) increase the motivation of poor performers

Question 6

Job bidding programs are less effective when they are part of a formalized career development program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Computers are used to help in the interviewing process by gathering information about the applicant and comparing it with an ideal profile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is one major disadvantage of external recruitment?

Accepted Answer

A) an outside person may not have the skills the organization requires 
B) there is a lack of solid information about the person's performance on the job 
C) different experiences and perspectives will disrupt the culture of the organization 
D) salary requirements for the external hire may be higher than an internal hire 
A) an outside person may not have the skills the organization requires 
B) there is a lack of solid information about the person's performance on the job 
C) different experiences and perspectives will disrupt the culture of the organization 
D) salary requirements for the external hire may be higher than an internal hire

Question 9

The information used for selection decisions must be both reliable and valid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Lack of HR planning can make it difficult for employers to make effective plans to fill job vacancies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Recruiting is the process of attempting to locate and encourage potential applicants to apply for existing or anticipated job openings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Recently,the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council came under harsh criticism for not doing enough to help immigrants find suitable employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is an essential part of any employment equity policy?

Accepted Answer

A) recruitment of men into jobs traditionally held by women 
B) a preference toward hiring women 
C) favouritism toward hiring designated groups members 
D) an effort to recruit members of designated groups 
A) recruitment of men into jobs traditionally held by women 
B) a preference toward hiring women 
C) favouritism toward hiring designated groups members 
D) an effort to recruit members of designated groups

Question 14

The general concern regarding employment tests is focused on whether these tests are biased and appropriate for the job under consideration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What type of interview asks interviewees to describe how they would react in a given situation?

Accepted Answer

A) situational interview 
B) directive interview 
C) behavioural description interview 
D) non-directive interview 
A) situational interview 
B) directive interview 
C) behavioural description interview 
D) non-directive interview

Question 16

Which step in the selection process usually follows the employment testing step?

Accepted Answer

A) hiring decision 
B) screening 
C) reference checks 
D) supervisory interview 
A) hiring decision 
B) screening 
C) reference checks 
D) supervisory interview

Question 17

Information about the job and about the job applicant is not essential for making sound employment decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain the importance of Human Resource Planning for staffing needs.

Accepted Answer

Human Resource Planning provides a frame

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of application forms?

Accepted Answer

A) to provide information for initial decisions whether an applicant meets the minimum job requirements 
B) to indicate the gender of the applicant 
C) to provide a basis for verifying the background of the applicant 
D) to provide a consistent format for collecting specific information 
A) to provide information for initial decisions whether an applicant meets the minimum job requirements 
B) to indicate the gender of the applicant 
C) to provide a basis for verifying the background of the applicant 
D) to provide a consistent format for collecting specific information

Question 20

Because of turnover,selection is a continuous process in most organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is the most important type of information to have when making selection decisions?

Most firms fill their management positions with applicants recruited from sources outside the organization.

What is a primary method used to locate qualified applicants internally?

Reference checks are the most effective and efficient method of predicting employee performance.

What can transfers serve to do?

Job bidding programs are less effective when they are part of a formalized career development program.

Computers are used to help in the interviewing process by gathering information about the applicant and comparing it with an ideal profile.

What is one major disadvantage of external recruitment?

The information used for selection decisions must be both reliable and valid.

Lack of HR planning can make it difficult for employers to make effective plans to fill job vacancies.

Recruiting is the process of attempting to locate and encourage potential applicants to apply for existing or anticipated job openings.

Recently,the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council came under harsh criticism for not doing enough to help immigrants find suitable employment.

What is an essential part of any employment equity policy?

The general concern regarding employment tests is focused on whether these tests are biased and appropriate for the job under consideration.

What type of interview asks interviewees to describe how they would react in a given situation?

Which step in the selection process usually follows the employment testing step?

Information about the job and about the job applicant is not essential for making sound employment decisions.

Explain the importance of Human Resource Planning for staffing needs.

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of application forms?

Because of turnover,selection is a continuous process in most organizations.

The Challenges of Hrm

The Legal Framework of Hrm

Defining and Designing the Work

Orientation, training, and Development

Managing Performance

Recognizing and Rewarding Employees

A Part 1creating a Safe and Healthy Work Environment

B Part 2creating a Safe and Healthy Work Environment

Management Rights, employee Rights, and Discipline

Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining

International Human Resources Management

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Exam 4: Human Resource Planning, recruitment, and Selection

What is the most important type of information to have when making selection decisions?

Most firms fill their management positions with applicants recruited from sources outside the organization.

What is a primary method used to locate qualified applicants internally?

Reference checks are the most effective and efficient method of predicting employee performance.

What can transfers serve to do?

Job bidding programs are less effective when they are part of a formalized career development program.

Computers are used to help in the interviewing process by gathering information about the applicant and comparing it with an ideal profile.

What is one major disadvantage of external recruitment?

The information used for selection decisions must be both reliable and valid.

Lack of HR planning can make it difficult for employers to make effective plans to fill job vacancies.

Recruiting is the process of attempting to locate and encourage potential applicants to apply for existing or anticipated job openings.

Recently,the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council came under harsh criticism for not doing enough to help immigrants find suitable employment.

What is an essential part of any employment equity policy?

The general concern regarding employment tests is focused on whether these tests are biased and appropriate for the job under consideration.

What type of interview asks interviewees to describe how they would react in a given situation?

Which step in the selection process usually follows the employment testing step?

Information about the job and about the job applicant is not essential for making sound employment decisions.

Explain the importance of Human Resource Planning for staffing needs.

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of application forms?

Because of turnover,selection is a continuous process in most organizations.

The Challenges of Hrm

The Legal Framework of Hrm

Defining and Designing the Work

Orientation, training, and Development

Managing Performance

Recognizing and Rewarding Employees

A Part 1creating a Safe and Healthy Work Environment

B Part 2creating a Safe and Healthy Work Environment

Management Rights, employee Rights, and Discipline

Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining

International Human Resources Management

Filters