Question 1

The best source for recruitment will vary depending on the industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following sources of applicants is associated with temporary employees more than the other sources?

Accepted Answer

A) search firms 
B) walk-ins 
C) private employment agencies 
D) job fairs 
A) search firms 
B) walk-ins 
C) private employment agencies 
D) job fairs

Question 3

Which of the following groups is most likely to respond to advertisements placed through social media?

Accepted Answer

A) Generation X 
B) Generation Y 
C) retirees 
D) baby boomers 
A) Generation X 
B) Generation Y 
C) retirees 
D) baby boomers

Question 4

Career management involves a good deal of analysis and planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Nepotism is a problem with executive search firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Skill inventories are an important tool for succession planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following best describes private employment agencies?

Accepted Answer

A) They commonly provide services only to college graduates. 
B) They do not charge a fee for their services. 
C) They are administered through the provincial governments. 
D) They commonly specialize in providing services for a specific occupational area. 
A) They commonly provide services only to college graduates. 
B) They do not charge a fee for their services. 
C) They are administered through the provincial governments. 
D) They commonly specialize in providing services for a specific occupational area.

Question 8

A recruiting strategy that works for one form might not work for another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Outplacement services help terminated employees find a job elsewhere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which organizational situation is most likely to benefit from using realistic job previews?

Accepted Answer

A) in the financial industry where there are few jobs but the training is arduous and jobs are not very lucrative despite the promise of wealth in the long run 
B) in creative organizations,such as symphony orchestras,where the work is not well paid and the training is intense 
C) in a high-tech organization where despite being in a very competitive industry engineers are allowed to explore their creative side and are motivated financially to suggest innovative products 
D) in a meat-processing plant where the work is very messy,the smell is strong and unpleasant,and a lot of expensive training is needed to do the job well 
A) in the financial industry where there are few jobs but the training is arduous and jobs are not very lucrative despite the promise of wealth in the long run 
B) in creative organizations,such as symphony orchestras,where the work is not well paid and the training is intense 
C) in a high-tech organization where despite being in a very competitive industry engineers are allowed to explore their creative side and are motivated financially to suggest innovative products 
D) in a meat-processing plant where the work is very messy,the smell is strong and unpleasant,and a lot of expensive training is needed to do the job well

Question 11

Hamid is a professional engineer.He is not permanently in a management role,but is paid at management rate,and can choose to take up management roles without sacrificing his engineering role.How would you describe his career path?

Accepted Answer

A) complex career path 
B) boundaryless career path 
C) dual career path 
D) divergent career path 
A) complex career path 
B) boundaryless career path 
C) dual career path 
D) divergent career path

Question 12

An assessment centre is a place where people are evaluated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Fast-track programs were initiated in some organizations as a way to retain young managers with high potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In identifying career opportunities and requirements within an organization,what is the vital first step?

Accepted Answer

A) preparing a competency or job analysis 
B) preparing performance appraisals of existing staff in those positions 
C) ensuring the job progressions within the organization are clear 
D) identifying career paths 
A) preparing a competency or job analysis 
B) preparing performance appraisals of existing staff in those positions 
C) ensuring the job progressions within the organization are clear 
D) identifying career paths

Question 15

Linda has advanced through several roles with increasing responsibilities at ABC Corporation,including HR assistant,HR generalist,and HR manager.What is the term for this line of advancement?

Accepted Answer

A) line path 
B) career line 
C) job line progression 
D) career path 
A) line path 
B) career line 
C) job line progression 
D) career path

Question 16

Some organizations that want to focus on their core functions,including small businesses that lack time or HR personnel,sometimes use outside firms for their recruiting functions.What is this process called?

Accepted Answer

A) delegation of recruiting 
B) core function planning 
C) recruitment channelling 
D) recruiting process outsourcing 
A) delegation of recruiting 
B) core function planning 
C) recruitment channelling 
D) recruiting process outsourcing

Question 17

A recruiter's job is to "sell" applicants on the organization,but they have no influence on their decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

There is a correlation between the accuracy and completeness of an advertisement and recruitment success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Transfers usually provide the same motivational value as promotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A common approach to establishing a career development program is to integrate it with the existing HR functions and structures in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The best source for recruitment will vary depending on the industry.

Which of the following sources of applicants is associated with temporary employees more than the other sources?

Which of the following groups is most likely to respond to advertisements placed through social media?

Career management involves a good deal of analysis and planning.

Nepotism is a problem with executive search firms.

Skill inventories are an important tool for succession planning.

Which of the following best describes private employment agencies?

A recruiting strategy that works for one form might not work for another.

Outplacement services help terminated employees find a job elsewhere.

Which organizational situation is most likely to benefit from using realistic job previews?

Hamid is a professional engineer.He is not permanently in a management role,but is paid at management rate,and can choose to take up management roles without sacrificing his engineering role.How would you describe his career path?

An assessment centre is a place where people are evaluated.

Fast-track programs were initiated in some organizations as a way to retain young managers with high potential.

In identifying career opportunities and requirements within an organization,what is the vital first step?

Linda has advanced through several roles with increasing responsibilities at ABC Corporation,including HR assistant,HR generalist,and HR manager.What is the term for this line of advancement?

Some organizations that want to focus on their core functions,including small businesses that lack time or HR personnel,sometimes use outside firms for their recruiting functions.What is this process called?

A recruiter's job is to "sell" applicants on the organization,but they have no influence on their decision.

There is a correlation between the accuracy and completeness of an advertisement and recruitment success.

Transfers usually provide the same motivational value as promotions.

A common approach to establishing a career development program is to integrate it with the existing HR functions and structures in the organization.

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Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Work Design

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay for Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labour Relations

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Exam 5: Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

The best source for recruitment will vary depending on the industry.

Which of the following sources of applicants is associated with temporary employees more than the other sources?

Which of the following groups is most likely to respond to advertisements placed through social media?

Career management involves a good deal of analysis and planning.

Nepotism is a problem with executive search firms.

Skill inventories are an important tool for succession planning.

Which of the following best describes private employment agencies?

A recruiting strategy that works for one form might not work for another.

Outplacement services help terminated employees find a job elsewhere.

Which organizational situation is most likely to benefit from using realistic job previews?

Hamid is a professional engineer.He is not permanently in a management role,but is paid at management rate,and can choose to take up management roles without sacrificing his engineering role.How would you describe his career path?

An assessment centre is a place where people are evaluated.

Fast-track programs were initiated in some organizations as a way to retain young managers with high potential.

In identifying career opportunities and requirements within an organization,what is the vital first step?

Linda has advanced through several roles with increasing responsibilities at ABC Corporation,including HR assistant,HR generalist,and HR manager.What is the term for this line of advancement?

Some organizations that want to focus on their core functions,including small businesses that lack time or HR personnel,sometimes use outside firms for their recruiting functions.What is this process called?

A recruiter's job is to "sell" applicants on the organization,but they have no influence on their decision.

There is a correlation between the accuracy and completeness of an advertisement and recruitment success.

Transfers usually provide the same motivational value as promotions.

A common approach to establishing a career development program is to integrate it with the existing HR functions and structures in the organization.

The World of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Work Design

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay for Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labour Relations

International Human Resources Management

Filters