Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Online networks 
B)  Online job boards 
C)  Newspapers or classified ads 
D)  Cold calls 
E)  Agencies or recruiters 
A)  Online networks 
B)  Online job boards 
C)  Newspapers or classified ads 
D)  Cold calls 
E)  Agencies or recruiters

Question 2

Which of the following do firms use to seek out middle- to senior-level professional and managerial employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  A talent scout 
B)  An employment agency 
C)  A professional association 
D)  A trade association 
E)  An executive search firm 
A)  A talent scout 
B)  An employment agency 
C)  A professional association 
D)  A trade association 
E)  An executive search firm

Question 3

As the HR Manager for a company,you are hiring for a position that requires some formal training but relatively little full-time work experience.Which of the following recruitment methods would be the best choice in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employment agencies 
B)  Newspaper advertisements 
C)  Human resource agencies 
D)  Professional journal advertisements 
E)  Educational institutions 
A)  Employment agencies 
B)  Newspaper advertisements 
C)  Human resource agencies 
D)  Professional journal advertisements 
E)  Educational institutions

Question 4

One of the benefits of a virtual career fair is

Accepted Answer

A)  access to many candidates simultaneously across a wide geography. 
B)  the ability to meet potential candidates in person. 
C)  the ability to recruit candidates in a specific geographic region. 
D)  being able to collect resumes in person. 
E)  access to a limited amount of candidates. 
A)  access to many candidates simultaneously across a wide geography. 
B)  the ability to meet potential candidates in person. 
C)  the ability to recruit candidates in a specific geographic region. 
D)  being able to collect resumes in person. 
E)  access to a limited amount of candidates.

Question 5

What is often consulted in order to ensure that qualified individuals are notified,individually,of vacant positions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job postings 
B)  Human resources records 
C)  Biographical information blanks 
D)  Blind ads 
E)  Want ads 
A)  Job postings 
B)  Human resources records 
C)  Biographical information blanks 
D)  Blind ads 
E)  Want ads

Question 6

What is one of the potential drawbacks of accepting online job applications?

Accepted Answer

A)  It reduces the risk of lost applications. 
B)  It minimizes the likelihood of bias associated with other forms of face-to-face recruitment. 
C)  It can result in a large number of applicants putting pressure on staff to manage the high volume. 
D)  It allows for better tracking of applicants. 
E)  It allows for better data mining. 
A)  It reduces the risk of lost applications. 
B)  It minimizes the likelihood of bias associated with other forms of face-to-face recruitment. 
C)  It can result in a large number of applicants putting pressure on staff to manage the high volume. 
D)  It allows for better tracking of applicants. 
E)  It allows for better data mining.

Question 7

According to the textbook,there are significant benefits associated with hiring and retaining older employees,such as their

Accepted Answer

A)  superior productivity levels. 
B)  strong work ethic. 
C)  interest in developmental activities. 
D)  interest in promotion opportunities. 
E)  ability to improve upon their employability. 
A)  superior productivity levels. 
B)  strong work ethic. 
C)  interest in developmental activities. 
D)  interest in promotion opportunities. 
E)  ability to improve upon their employability.

Question 8

The final step in the recruitment process is

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying job openings. 
B)  generating a pool of qualified applicants. 
C)  establishing the recruitment budget. 
D)  specifying the job requirements. 
E)  selecting methods of recruitment. 
A)  identifying job openings. 
B)  generating a pool of qualified applicants. 
C)  establishing the recruitment budget. 
D)  specifying the job requirements. 
E)  selecting methods of recruitment.

Question 9

You are a recruiter with a software development firm and are seeking to fill positions requiring specialized skills in computer programming as well as relevant job experience.Which of the following recruitment sources or methods would be most useful to you?

Accepted Answer

A)  Educational institutions 
B)  A labour organization 
C)  Professional and trade associations 
D)  Write-ins 
E)  Newspaper advertising 
A)  Educational institutions 
B)  A labour organization 
C)  Professional and trade associations 
D)  Write-ins 
E)  Newspaper advertising

Question 10

Some firms,particularly in the construction industry,obtain recruits through union hiring halls; this method is associated with which way of accessing candidates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Open houses 
B)  Job fairs 
C)  Trade associations 
D)  Professional associations 
E)  Labour organizations 
A)  Open houses 
B)  Job fairs 
C)  Trade associations 
D)  Professional associations 
E)  Labour organizations

Question 11

A risk of using social networking sites as a recruitment method is that disgruntled former employees or customers may post negative comments on the site.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Cooperative education and field placement programs are part of which traditional networking method?

Accepted Answer

A)  Print advertising 
B)  Employee referrals 
C)  Walk-ins 
D)  Educational institutions 
E)  Write-ins 
A)  Print advertising 
B)  Employee referrals 
C)  Walk-ins 
D)  Educational institutions 
E)  Write-ins

Question 13

Fake job postings can lead to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Performance decreases 
B)  Additional job offers 
C)  Share value declines 
D)  Turnover increases 
E)  Identity theft 
A)  Performance decreases 
B)  Additional job offers 
C)  Share value declines 
D)  Turnover increases 
E)  Identity theft

Question 14

Time-lapse data refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the average number of days from when the company is created to when it is profitable. 
B)  the average number of days from when the company creates a new product to when that product is generating a profit. 
C)  the average number of days from when a new employee is hired to when that employee begins to add value to the company. 
D)  the average number of days from when the company initiates a recruitment method to when the successful candidate begins to work. 
E)  the average number of days from when a senior manager is hired to when that senior manager is able to increase the company's share price. 
A)  the average number of days from when the company is created to when it is profitable. 
B)  the average number of days from when the company creates a new product to when that product is generating a profit. 
C)  the average number of days from when a new employee is hired to when that employee begins to add value to the company. 
D)  the average number of days from when the company initiates a recruitment method to when the successful candidate begins to work. 
E)  the average number of days from when a senior manager is hired to when that senior manager is able to increase the company's share price.

Question 15

A disadvantage of using social networking sites as a recruitment method is the cost involved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Why are want ads used in recruitment?

Accepted Answer

A)  They allow for the hiring firm to remain confidential. 
B)  They are more effective than blind ads. 
C)  They avoid the need for resumes. 
D)  They provide an accurate job description and the company's name. 
E)  They avoid the need for job applications. 
A)  They allow for the hiring firm to remain confidential. 
B)  They are more effective than blind ads. 
C)  They avoid the need for resumes. 
D)  They provide an accurate job description and the company's name. 
E)  They avoid the need for job applications.

Question 17

Determining the job requirements during the recruitment process involves

Accepted Answer

A)  reviewing the employment equity plan and updating the plan, if necessary. 
B)  reviewing the performance management strategy and updating the strategy, if necessary. 
C)  reviewing the job description and the job specifications and updating them, if necessary. 
D)  solely relying on the supervisor's judgment with input from his or her employees. 
E)  solely relying on the human resources requisition form related to the most recent hire. 
A)  reviewing the employment equity plan and updating the plan, if necessary. 
B)  reviewing the performance management strategy and updating the strategy, if necessary. 
C)  reviewing the job description and the job specifications and updating them, if necessary. 
D)  solely relying on the supervisor's judgment with input from his or her employees. 
E)  solely relying on the human resources requisition form related to the most recent hire.

Question 18

Many employers have social media strategies and career pages that establish an online presence highlighting the benefits of working for them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Recruitment is the process of searching out and hiring qualified job applicants,which begins with the identification of current employees wanting a job change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What does employer branding involve?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developing the employee compensation policy 
B)  Developing a shortlist of candidates 
C)  Analyzing competitor brands 
D)  Building a pool of candidates 
E)  Defining the target audience, developing the employee value proposition, reinforcing the employee value proposition 
A)  Developing the employee compensation policy 
B)  Developing a shortlist of candidates 
C)  Analyzing competitor brands 
D)  Building a pool of candidates 
E)  Defining the target audience, developing the employee value proposition, reinforcing the employee value proposition

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

Which of the following do firms use to seek out middle- to senior-level professional and managerial employees?

As the HR Manager for a company,you are hiring for a position that requires some formal training but relatively little full-time work experience.Which of the following recruitment methods would be the best choice in this scenario?

One of the benefits of a virtual career fair is

What is often consulted in order to ensure that qualified individuals are notified,individually,of vacant positions?

What is one of the potential drawbacks of accepting online job applications?

According to the textbook,there are significant benefits associated with hiring and retaining older employees,such as their

The final step in the recruitment process is

You are a recruiter with a software development firm and are seeking to fill positions requiring specialized skills in computer programming as well as relevant job experience.Which of the following recruitment sources or methods would be most useful to you?

Some firms,particularly in the construction industry,obtain recruits through union hiring halls; this method is associated with which way of accessing candidates?

A risk of using social networking sites as a recruitment method is that disgruntled former employees or customers may post negative comments on the site.

Cooperative education and field placement programs are part of which traditional networking method?

Fake job postings can lead to which of the following?

Time-lapse data refers to

A disadvantage of using social networking sites as a recruitment method is the cost involved.

Why are want ads used in recruitment?

Determining the job requirements during the recruitment process involves

Many employers have social media strategies and career pages that establish an online presence highlighting the benefits of working for them.

Recruitment is the process of searching out and hiring qualified job applicants,which begins with the identification of current employees wanting a job change.

What does employer branding involve?

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

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Exam 6: Recruitment

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

Which of the following do firms use to seek out middle- to senior-level professional and managerial employees?

As the HR Manager for a company,you are hiring for a position that requires some formal training but relatively little full-time work experience.Which of the following recruitment methods would be the best choice in this scenario?

One of the benefits of a virtual career fair is

What is often consulted in order to ensure that qualified individuals are notified,individually,of vacant positions?

What is one of the potential drawbacks of accepting online job applications?

According to the textbook,there are significant benefits associated with hiring and retaining older employees,such as their

The final step in the recruitment process is

You are a recruiter with a software development firm and are seeking to fill positions requiring specialized skills in computer programming as well as relevant job experience.Which of the following recruitment sources or methods would be most useful to you?

Some firms,particularly in the construction industry,obtain recruits through union hiring halls; this method is associated with which way of accessing candidates?

A risk of using social networking sites as a recruitment method is that disgruntled former employees or customers may post negative comments on the site.

Cooperative education and field placement programs are part of which traditional networking method?

Fake job postings can lead to which of the following?

Time-lapse data refers to

A disadvantage of using social networking sites as a recruitment method is the cost involved.

Why are want ads used in recruitment?

Determining the job requirements during the recruitment process involves

Many employers have social media strategies and career pages that establish an online presence highlighting the benefits of working for them.

Recruitment is the process of searching out and hiring qualified job applicants,which begins with the identification of current employees wanting a job change.

What does employer branding involve?

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