Question 1

Identify three methods of external recruiting.

Accepted Answer

A number of methods are available for ex

Question 2

All of the following are major advantages of using temporary employees except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Relatively low labor costs 
B)  Cost savings due to smaller number of permanent HR staff needed 
C)  Flexibility in responding to future changes in the demand for workers 
D)  Easily accessible source of experienced labor 
A)  Relatively low labor costs 
B)  Cost savings due to smaller number of permanent HR staff needed 
C)  Flexibility in responding to future changes in the demand for workers 
D)  Easily accessible source of experienced labor

Question 3

Whether potential employees will respond to the recruiting effort depends on:

Accepted Answer

A)  The attitudes they have developed toward those tasks associated with the job 
B)  The attitudes they have developed toward the organization associated with the job 
C)  The attitudes they have developed toward the global economy 
D)  Both A and B are correct. 
A)  The attitudes they have developed toward those tasks associated with the job 
B)  The attitudes they have developed toward the organization associated with the job 
C)  The attitudes they have developed toward the global economy 
D)  Both A and B are correct.

Question 4

Most major accounting firms ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  use internships 
B)  do not use internships 
C)  are constrained from using interns due to the requirements of GAPP 
D)  are limited by The Sarbanes-Oxley Act in their use of interns 
A)  use internships 
B)  do not use internships 
C)  are constrained from using interns due to the requirements of GAPP 
D)  are limited by The Sarbanes-Oxley Act in their use of interns

Question 5

List four items that government agencies can and do review.

Accepted Answer

• List of recruitment sources (such as j

Question 6

Recruitment refers to organizational activities that influence the number and types of applicants who apply for a job and whether the applicants accept jobs that are offered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The number of African American,Hispanic,Asian or Pacific Islander,Native American,or Alaskan native employees in the workforce depends __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  largely on court mandated quotas 
B)  largely on the availability of these minority employees in the relevant labor market 
C)  largely on the availability of these minority employees in the overall labor market 
D)  largely on the success of print advertisement 
A)  largely on court mandated quotas 
B)  largely on the availability of these minority employees in the relevant labor market 
C)  largely on the availability of these minority employees in the overall labor market 
D)  largely on the success of print advertisement

Question 8

Occupational choice is most heavily influenced by _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  teachers 
B)  parents 
C)  friends 
D)  career counselors 
A)  teachers 
B)  parents 
C)  friends 
D)  career counselors

Question 9

The differences between executive search firms and employment agencies include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Employment agencies typically are paid more than search firms. 
B)  Search firms concentrate their efforts for managerial positions with salaries in excess of $50,000. 
C)  Employment agencies typically work on retainer. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Employment agencies typically are paid more than search firms. 
B)  Search firms concentrate their efforts for managerial positions with salaries in excess of $50,000. 
C)  Employment agencies typically work on retainer. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 10

Why is it important for recruiters to provide realistic expectations about the job?

Accepted Answer

When they do so,ther

Question 11

Alternatives to recruiting personnel when work must be completed include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Computerized job matching 
B)  Overtime 
C)  Temporary employees 
D)  Employee leasing 
A)  Computerized job matching 
B)  Overtime 
C)  Temporary employees 
D)  Employee leasing

Question 12

Recruiters should be familiar with the company they represent,for at least two reasons.What are they?

Accepted Answer

(1)Applicants want to discuss opportunit

Question 13

Identify three of the major Internet-based job searching Web sites mentioned in the text.

Accepted Answer

Any three of the following:Hot

Question 14

A resume and cover letter should typically include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  the position sought. 
B)  career objectives. 
C)  salary requirments. 
D)  an indication that the applicant knows something about the organization. 
A)  the position sought. 
B)  career objectives. 
C)  salary requirments. 
D)  an indication that the applicant knows something about the organization.

Question 15

What are the primary differences between employment agencies and executive search firms?

Accepted Answer

Although similar in purpose,employment a

Question 16

What is the purpose of doing a self-assessment prior to a job search?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of self-assessment is for jo

Question 17

Research indicates that walk-ins _________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are problematic due to EEO concerns 
B)  do not provide an important external source of applicants 
C)  provide an important external source of applicants 
D)  Both A and B are correct. 
A)  are problematic due to EEO concerns 
B)  do not provide an important external source of applicants 
C)  provide an important external source of applicants 
D)  Both A and B are correct.

Question 18

Abilities and past work experience affect how an individual will go about seeking a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Why are firms willing to pay the higher fees charged by executive search firms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Better hires 
B)  Added prestige 
C)  Focused attention 
D)  Confidentiality 
A)  Better hires 
B)  Added prestige 
C)  Focused attention 
D)  Confidentiality

Question 20

Students prefer recruiters who have work experience in their specialties but have been found to be indifferent regarding a recruiter's personal knowledge of the university they are visiting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Identify three methods of external recruiting.

All of the following are major advantages of using temporary employees except:

Whether potential employees will respond to the recruiting effort depends on:

Most major accounting firms ________________.

List four items that government agencies can and do review.

Recruitment refers to organizational activities that influence the number and types of applicants who apply for a job and whether the applicants accept jobs that are offered.

The number of African American,Hispanic,Asian or Pacific Islander,Native American,or Alaskan native employees in the workforce depends __________.

Occupational choice is most heavily influenced by _______________.

The differences between executive search firms and employment agencies include:

Why is it important for recruiters to provide realistic expectations about the job?

Alternatives to recruiting personnel when work must be completed include all of the following except:

Recruiters should be familiar with the company they represent,for at least two reasons.What are they?

Identify three of the major Internet-based job searching Web sites mentioned in the text.

A resume and cover letter should typically include all of the following except:

What are the primary differences between employment agencies and executive search firms?

What is the purpose of doing a self-assessment prior to a job search?

Research indicates that walk-ins _________________________.

Abilities and past work experience affect how an individual will go about seeking a job.

Why are firms willing to pay the higher fees charged by executive search firms?

Students prefer recruiters who have work experience in their specialties but have been found to be indifferent regarding a recruiter's personal knowledge of the university they are visiting.

Human Resource Management

A Strategic Management Approach to Human Resource Management

Legal Environment of Human Resource Management Equal Employment Opportunity

Global Human Resource Management

Human Resource Planning

Job Analysis and Design

Selecting Effective Employees

Performance Evaluation and Management

Compensation: An Overview

Compensation: Methods and Policies

Employee Benefits and Services

Training and Development

Career Planning and Development

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Managing Employee Discipline

Promoting Safety and Health

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Exam 7: Recruitment

Identify three methods of external recruiting.

All of the following are major advantages of using temporary employees except:

Whether potential employees will respond to the recruiting effort depends on:

Most major accounting firms ________________.

List four items that government agencies can and do review.

Recruitment refers to organizational activities that influence the number and types of applicants who apply for a job and whether the applicants accept jobs that are offered.

The number of African American,Hispanic,Asian or Pacific Islander,Native American,or Alaskan native employees in the workforce depends __________.

Occupational choice is most heavily influenced by _______________.

The differences between executive search firms and employment agencies include:

Why is it important for recruiters to provide realistic expectations about the job?

Alternatives to recruiting personnel when work must be completed include all of the following except:

Recruiters should be familiar with the company they represent,for at least two reasons.What are they?

Identify three of the major Internet-based job searching Web sites mentioned in the text.

A resume and cover letter should typically include all of the following except:

What are the primary differences between employment agencies and executive search firms?

What is the purpose of doing a self-assessment prior to a job search?

Research indicates that walk-ins _________________________.

Abilities and past work experience affect how an individual will go about seeking a job.

Why are firms willing to pay the higher fees charged by executive search firms?

Students prefer recruiters who have work experience in their specialties but have been found to be indifferent regarding a recruiter's personal knowledge of the university they are visiting.

Human Resource Management

A Strategic Management Approach to Human Resource Management

Legal Environment of Human Resource Management Equal Employment Opportunity

Global Human Resource Management

Human Resource Planning

Job Analysis and Design

Selecting Effective Employees

Performance Evaluation and Management

Compensation: An Overview

Compensation: Methods and Policies

Employee Benefits and Services

Training and Development

Career Planning and Development

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Managing Employee Discipline

Promoting Safety and Health

Filters