Question 1

Describe what "employer branding" is with respect to the recruitment process and identify and describe what is involved in employer branding.

Accepted Answer

Employer branding is the image or impres

Question 2

According to the data presented in the textbook,the most successful way to find a job in Canada is through

Accepted Answer

A)  online job boards. 
B)  agencies. 
C)  recruiters. 
D)  networking. 
E)  classified ads. 
A)  online job boards. 
B)  agencies. 
C)  recruiters. 
D)  networking. 
E)  classified ads.

Question 3

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)primarily helps which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skilled trades employees 
B)  Management-level employees 
C)  Unionized employees 
D)  Unemployed individuals 
E)  Applicants with higher-level education 
A)  Skilled trades employees 
B)  Management-level employees 
C)  Unionized employees 
D)  Unemployed individuals 
E)  Applicants with higher-level education

Question 4

The Watson Wyatt study cited in the textbook suggests that superior recruiting practices are a strong indicator of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased market share 
B)  Higher customer satisfaction ratings 
C)  Higher employee satisfaction ratings 
D)  Strong financial performance 
E)  Higher satisfaction with leadership 
A)  Increased market share 
B)  Higher customer satisfaction ratings 
C)  Higher employee satisfaction ratings 
D)  Strong financial performance 
E)  Higher satisfaction with leadership

Question 5

What is an advantage of job postings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unsuccessful job candidates may become demotivated, demoralized, discontented, and unhappy if feedback is not communicated in a timely and sensitive manner. 
B)  Tensions may rise if it appears that a qualified internal candidate was passed over for an equally qualified or less qualified external candidate. 
C)  The decision about which candidate to select may be more difficult if there are two or more equally qualified candidates. 
D)  Provides every qualified employee with a chance for a transfer or promotion. 
E)  Increases the likelihood of special deals and favouritism. 
A)  Unsuccessful job candidates may become demotivated, demoralized, discontented, and unhappy if feedback is not communicated in a timely and sensitive manner. 
B)  Tensions may rise if it appears that a qualified internal candidate was passed over for an equally qualified or less qualified external candidate. 
C)  The decision about which candidate to select may be more difficult if there are two or more equally qualified candidates. 
D)  Provides every qualified employee with a chance for a transfer or promotion. 
E)  Increases the likelihood of special deals and favouritism.

Question 6

Biographical information blanks can ask questions relating to age,gender,and race.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Nepotism is a problem most closely associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  write-ins. 
B)  educational institutions. 
C)  human resource agencies. 
D)  employee referrals. 
E)  walk-ins. 
A)  write-ins. 
B)  educational institutions. 
C)  human resource agencies. 
D)  employee referrals. 
E)  walk-ins.

Question 8

Which of the following would be an example of a constraint that would result from a promote-from-within policy?

Accepted Answer

A)  A Recruiter having to offer higher compensation in order to attract external candidates 
B)  A Recruiter having to offer higher compensation in order to retain internal candidates 
C)  A Recruiter not being able to start recruiting externally for a specified period, even if he or she is aware that there are no suitable internal candidates 
D)  A Recruiter always having to select an external candidate when there is a qualified external candidate 
E)  A Recruiter always having to select an external candidate when there is a qualified internal candidate 
A)  A Recruiter having to offer higher compensation in order to attract external candidates 
B)  A Recruiter having to offer higher compensation in order to retain internal candidates 
C)  A Recruiter not being able to start recruiting externally for a specified period, even if he or she is aware that there are no suitable internal candidates 
D)  A Recruiter always having to select an external candidate when there is a qualified external candidate 
E)  A Recruiter always having to select an external candidate when there is a qualified internal candidate

Question 9

According to the textbook,which of the following is likely to be the most significant constraint on recruiting activity at this time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monetary inducements offered by competitors 
B)  Non-monetary inducements offered by competitors 
C)  Employment equity plans 
D)  The current labour shortage 
E)  The skill level of the HR Recruiter 
A)  Monetary inducements offered by competitors 
B)  Non-monetary inducements offered by competitors 
C)  Employment equity plans 
D)  The current labour shortage 
E)  The skill level of the HR Recruiter

Question 10

It is illegal to use alternative publications targeted at designated group members in recruitment advertising.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is a disadvantage of job postings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provides every qualified employee with a chance for a transfer or promotion. 
B)  Unsuccessful job candidates may become demotivated, demoralized, discontented, and unhappy if feedback is not communicated in a timely and sensitive manner. 
C)  Reduces the likelihood of special deals and favouritism. 
D)  Demonstrates the organization's commitment to career growth and development. 
E)  Communicates to employees the organization's policies and guidelines regarding promotions and transfers. 
A)  Provides every qualified employee with a chance for a transfer or promotion. 
B)  Unsuccessful job candidates may become demotivated, demoralized, discontented, and unhappy if feedback is not communicated in a timely and sensitive manner. 
C)  Reduces the likelihood of special deals and favouritism. 
D)  Demonstrates the organization's commitment to career growth and development. 
E)  Communicates to employees the organization's policies and guidelines regarding promotions and transfers.

Question 12

Which of the following methods is a retail firm looking to staff an entire new store most likely to utilize in order to access candidates?

Accepted Answer

A)  A professional association 
B)  A trade association 
C)  An open house 
D)  A labour organization 
E)  Military personnel 
A)  A professional association 
B)  A trade association 
C)  An open house 
D)  A labour organization 
E)  Military personnel

Question 13

According to the textbook,what is one problem associated with Internet job boards?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job seekers cannot search multiple job boards with one query. 
B)  Employers often withhold the title of the job. 
C)  Fake resumes are often posted. 
D)  Internet job boards are vulnerable to privacy breaches. 
E)  Job seekers are unable to post their resumes on job boards. 
A)  Job seekers cannot search multiple job boards with one query. 
B)  Employers often withhold the title of the job. 
C)  Fake resumes are often posted. 
D)  Internet job boards are vulnerable to privacy breaches. 
E)  Job seekers are unable to post their resumes on job boards.

Question 14

One advantage of employee referrals is that,because there are no advertising fees involved,paying referral rewards represents a low recruiting cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What method would a company be most likely to use to inform current employees about job opportunities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job description 
B)  Job posting 
C)  Classified advertisement in the newspaper 
D)  Radio advertising 
E)  Job specification 
A)  Job description 
B)  Job posting 
C)  Classified advertisement in the newspaper 
D)  Radio advertising 
E)  Job specification

Question 16

Temporary agencies can be a useful source for recruiting non-permanent,seasonal staff.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Daniel Mohammed needs to recruit 30 IT specialists in the next 90 days.These IT specialists can work remotely once they are hired.What recruitment methods do you recommend Daniel use?

Accepted Answer

Up to 5 points.Possible answer

Question 18

How are skills inventories used with respect to job postings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skills inventories eliminate the need for job postings. 
B)  Job postings eliminate the need for skills inventories. 
C)  Skills inventories are used to create job postings. 
D)  Applicants must create a skills inventory before applying to a job posting. 
E)  Skills inventories are often used as a supplement to job postings. 
A)  Skills inventories eliminate the need for job postings. 
B)  Job postings eliminate the need for skills inventories. 
C)  Skills inventories are used to create job postings. 
D)  Applicants must create a skills inventory before applying to a job posting. 
E)  Skills inventories are often used as a supplement to job postings.

Question 19

Co-op programs and internships have several advantages.Because co-op students and interns have been exposed to the organization,they are less likely to leave shortly after permanent hire than recruits with no previous exposure to the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Proactive employers are trying to obtain a competitive advantage in recruitment by establishing themselves as employers of choice through employer branding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Describe what "employer branding" is with respect to the recruitment process and identify and describe what is involved in employer branding.

According to the data presented in the textbook,the most successful way to find a job in Canada is through

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)primarily helps which of the following?

The Watson Wyatt study cited in the textbook suggests that superior recruiting practices are a strong indicator of which of the following?

What is an advantage of job postings?

Biographical information blanks can ask questions relating to age,gender,and race.

Nepotism is a problem most closely associated with

Which of the following would be an example of a constraint that would result from a promote-from-within policy?

According to the textbook,which of the following is likely to be the most significant constraint on recruiting activity at this time?

It is illegal to use alternative publications targeted at designated group members in recruitment advertising.

What is a disadvantage of job postings?

Which of the following methods is a retail firm looking to staff an entire new store most likely to utilize in order to access candidates?

According to the textbook,what is one problem associated with Internet job boards?

One advantage of employee referrals is that,because there are no advertising fees involved,paying referral rewards represents a low recruiting cost.

What method would a company be most likely to use to inform current employees about job opportunities?

Temporary agencies can be a useful source for recruiting non-permanent,seasonal staff.

Daniel Mohammed needs to recruit 30 IT specialists in the next 90 days.These IT specialists can work remotely once they are hired.What recruitment methods do you recommend Daniel use?

How are skills inventories used with respect to job postings?

Co-op programs and internships have several advantages.Because co-op students and interns have been exposed to the organization,they are less likely to leave shortly after permanent hire than recruits with no previous exposure to the firm.

Proactive employers are trying to obtain a competitive advantage in recruitment by establishing themselves as employers of choice through employer branding.

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Strategic Pay Plans

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Exam 6: Recruitment

Describe what "employer branding" is with respect to the recruitment process and identify and describe what is involved in employer branding.

According to the data presented in the textbook,the most successful way to find a job in Canada is through

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)primarily helps which of the following?

The Watson Wyatt study cited in the textbook suggests that superior recruiting practices are a strong indicator of which of the following?

What is an advantage of job postings?

Biographical information blanks can ask questions relating to age,gender,and race.

Nepotism is a problem most closely associated with

Which of the following would be an example of a constraint that would result from a promote-from-within policy?

According to the textbook,which of the following is likely to be the most significant constraint on recruiting activity at this time?

It is illegal to use alternative publications targeted at designated group members in recruitment advertising.

What is a disadvantage of job postings?

Which of the following methods is a retail firm looking to staff an entire new store most likely to utilize in order to access candidates?

According to the textbook,what is one problem associated with Internet job boards?

One advantage of employee referrals is that,because there are no advertising fees involved,paying referral rewards represents a low recruiting cost.

What method would a company be most likely to use to inform current employees about job opportunities?

Temporary agencies can be a useful source for recruiting non-permanent,seasonal staff.

Daniel Mohammed needs to recruit 30 IT specialists in the next 90 days.These IT specialists can work remotely once they are hired.What recruitment methods do you recommend Daniel use?

How are skills inventories used with respect to job postings?

Co-op programs and internships have several advantages.Because co-op students and interns have been exposed to the organization,they are less likely to leave shortly after permanent hire than recruits with no previous exposure to the firm.

Proactive employers are trying to obtain a competitive advantage in recruitment by establishing themselves as employers of choice through employer branding.

The Strategic Role of Human Resources Management

The Changing Legal Emphasis: Compliance and Impact on Canadian Workplaces

Human Resources Management and Technology

Designing and Analyzing Jobs

Human Resources Planning

Selection

Onboarding and Training

Career and Management Development

Performance Management

Strategic Pay Plans

Pay-For-Performance and Financial Incentives

Employee Benefits and Services

Occupational Health and Safety

Managing Employee Separations: Turnover, Communication, and Employee Engagement

Labour Relations

Managing Human Resources in a Global Business

Filters