Question 1

What determines the effectiveness of a computerized record system (such as SAP and PeopleSoft)for locating qualified internal job candidates?

Accepted Answer

A) the extent to which data in the system is kept current 
B) the extent to which the system is "user-friendly" 
C) the costs for updating the system 
D) the availability of the system to line personnel 
A) the extent to which data in the system is kept current 
B) the extent to which the system is "user-friendly" 
C) the costs for updating the system 
D) the availability of the system to line personnel

Question 2

In addition to the positive morale benefits,recruiting from within the organization also attempts to capitalize on HR and human capital investments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Labour unions can be a recruiting source for some professional job openings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is the first stage in the career stage model?

Accepted Answer

A) early childhood 
B) organizational entry 
C) preparation for work 
D) early career 
A) early childhood 
B) organizational entry 
C) preparation for work 
D) early career

Question 5

The effectiveness and attractiveness of recruiters is often a main reason why applicants select one organization over another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a service generally offered by public employment agencies?

Accepted Answer

A) compensation surveys 
B) evaluation programs 
C) employment testing 
D) apprenticeship programs 
A) compensation surveys 
B) evaluation programs 
C) employment testing 
D) apprenticeship programs

Question 7

What are the advantages and disadvantages of internal recruitment?

Accepted Answer

The use of internal source applicants pr

Question 8

If career development is to succeed,it must receive the complete support of top management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If you are to offer advice to an employer for an effective newspaper advertisement,which of the following is NOT something that you should advise?

Accepted Answer

A) Overlook community newspapers or classified publications that target a specific market segment. 
B) Try to be too creative. 
C) Provide a lot of information about the position. 
D) Mention that the company is an equal opportunity employer. 
A) Overlook community newspapers or classified publications that target a specific market segment. 
B) Try to be too creative. 
C) Provide a lot of information about the position. 
D) Mention that the company is an equal opportunity employer.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a method generally used to improve the effectiveness of recruitment?

Accepted Answer

A) surveys 
B) yield ratios 
C) realistic job previews 
D) employment testing 
A) surveys 
B) yield ratios 
C) realistic job previews 
D) employment testing

Question 11

What is the practice of hiring relatives called?

Accepted Answer

A) insourcing 
B) nepotism 
C) favouritism 
D) inbreeding 
A) insourcing 
B) nepotism 
C) favouritism 
D) inbreeding

Question 12

Which of the following is an important limitation of using educational institutions for recruitment?

Accepted Answer

A) The education students receive is not relevant to the workplace. 
B) Basing recruitment of candidates on grade transcripts is not a valid selection tool. 
C) Recruitment is limited to sales and retail. 
D) Candidates generally have limited full-time job experience. 
A) The education students receive is not relevant to the workplace. 
B) Basing recruitment of candidates on grade transcripts is not a valid selection tool. 
C) Recruitment is limited to sales and retail. 
D) Candidates generally have limited full-time job experience.

Question 13

Organizations tend to integrate their promotion-from-within policy and their employment equity programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is the most likely outcome of recruiting from within?

Accepted Answer

A) It would increase recruiting costs. 
B) It would reduce employee motivation. 
C) It would inhibit creativity. 
D) It would increase an organization's technology. 
A) It would increase recruiting costs. 
B) It would reduce employee motivation. 
C) It would inhibit creativity. 
D) It would increase an organization's technology.

Question 15

It is the responsibility of the organization to supply information about its mission,policies,and plans for providing support for employee self-assessment,training,and development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following refers to those artificial barriers based on attitudinal or organizational bias that prevent qualified individuals from advancing upward in their organizations into management positions?

Accepted Answer

A) artificial barriers 
B) the glass floor 
C) the job plateau 
D) the glass ceiling 
A) artificial barriers 
B) the glass floor 
C) the job plateau 
D) the glass ceiling

Question 17

Yield ratios should be calculated for each recruiting source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is a key factor in the success of any employee referral program?

Accepted Answer

A) measuring results 
B) paying employees well for good referrals 
C) increasing the visibility of the program 
D) ensuring nepotism 
A) measuring results 
B) paying employees well for good referrals 
C) increasing the visibility of the program 
D) ensuring nepotism

Question 19

The realistic job preview informs applicants about all aspects of the job,including both its desirable and its undesirable facets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Mentoring programs develop over time and on an informal basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What determines the effectiveness of a computerized record system (such as SAP and PeopleSoft)for locating qualified internal job candidates?

In addition to the positive morale benefits,recruiting from within the organization also attempts to capitalize on HR and human capital investments.

Labour unions can be a recruiting source for some professional job openings.

What is the first stage in the career stage model?

The effectiveness and attractiveness of recruiters is often a main reason why applicants select one organization over another.

Which of the following is NOT a service generally offered by public employment agencies?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of internal recruitment?

If career development is to succeed,it must receive the complete support of top management.

If you are to offer advice to an employer for an effective newspaper advertisement,which of the following is NOT something that you should advise?

Which of the following is NOT a method generally used to improve the effectiveness of recruitment?

What is the practice of hiring relatives called?

Which of the following is an important limitation of using educational institutions for recruitment?

Organizations tend to integrate their promotion-from-within policy and their employment equity programs.

What is the most likely outcome of recruiting from within?

It is the responsibility of the organization to supply information about its mission,policies,and plans for providing support for employee self-assessment,training,and development.

Which of the following refers to those artificial barriers based on attitudinal or organizational bias that prevent qualified individuals from advancing upward in their organizations into management positions?

Yield ratios should be calculated for each recruiting source.

What is a key factor in the success of any employee referral program?

The realistic job preview informs applicants about all aspects of the job,including both its desirable and its undesirable facets.

Mentoring programs develop over time and on an informal basis.

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Exam 5: Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

What determines the effectiveness of a computerized record system (such as SAP and PeopleSoft)for locating qualified internal job candidates?

In addition to the positive morale benefits,recruiting from within the organization also attempts to capitalize on HR and human capital investments.

Labour unions can be a recruiting source for some professional job openings.

What is the first stage in the career stage model?

The effectiveness and attractiveness of recruiters is often a main reason why applicants select one organization over another.

Which of the following is NOT a service generally offered by public employment agencies?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of internal recruitment?

If career development is to succeed,it must receive the complete support of top management.

If you are to offer advice to an employer for an effective newspaper advertisement,which of the following is NOT something that you should advise?

Which of the following is NOT a method generally used to improve the effectiveness of recruitment?

What is the practice of hiring relatives called?

Which of the following is an important limitation of using educational institutions for recruitment?

Organizations tend to integrate their promotion-from-within policy and their employment equity programs.

What is the most likely outcome of recruiting from within?

It is the responsibility of the organization to supply information about its mission,policies,and plans for providing support for employee self-assessment,training,and development.

Which of the following refers to those artificial barriers based on attitudinal or organizational bias that prevent qualified individuals from advancing upward in their organizations into management positions?

Yield ratios should be calculated for each recruiting source.

What is a key factor in the success of any employee referral program?

The realistic job preview informs applicants about all aspects of the job,including both its desirable and its undesirable facets.

Mentoring programs develop over time and on an informal basis.

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