Question 1

Which of the following is the primary disadvantage for employers who use private employment agencies to fill positions?

Accepted Answer

A)  White-collar applicants are difficult to attract. 
B)  Internal recruitment specialists are necessary. 
C)  Applicant screening may not be thorough. 
D)  Applicant processing time is too lengthy. 
E)  Application procedures are complicated. 
A)  White-collar applicants are difficult to attract. 
B)  Internal recruitment specialists are necessary. 
C)  Applicant screening may not be thorough. 
D)  Applicant processing time is too lengthy. 
E)  Application procedures are complicated.

Question 2

In most cases,job applicants view concise job advertisements as more attractive and credible than lengthy ads with too many details about a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The best way for employers to avoid improper applicant screening at private employment agencies is by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  using non-profit agencies to locate advertise open jobs 
B)  providing the agency with an accurate job description 
C)  posting jobs on the firm's intranet and bulletin boards 
D)  developing applicant screening software for internal hires 
E)  sending HR experts to monitor the agency's activities 
A)  using non-profit agencies to locate advertise open jobs 
B)  providing the agency with an accurate job description 
C)  posting jobs on the firm's intranet and bulletin boards 
D)  developing applicant screening software for internal hires 
E)  sending HR experts to monitor the agency's activities

Question 4

Why is effective recruiting a challenge for many employers? What methods can employers use to effectively recruit a more diverse workforce?

Accepted Answer

Effective recruiting is difficult for ma

Question 5

Video resumes eliminate the possibility of applicants claiming discrimination in a firm's hiring practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Employment planning should be an integral part of a firm's strategic and HR planning process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A ________ is a graphical method used to help identify the relationship between two variables.

Accepted Answer

A)  trend analysis 
B)  ratio analysis 
C)  scatter plot 
D)  productivity chart 
E)  correlation analysis 
A)  trend analysis 
B)  ratio analysis 
C)  scatter plot 
D)  productivity chart 
E)  correlation analysis

Question 8

According to EEO law,it is legal to ask job applicants if they have ever received workers' compensation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why do employers turn to private employment agencies for assistance in recruiting? Provide at least four reasons for the use of such employment agencies.

Accepted Answer

There are six key reasons for using an e

Question 10

What is the typical compensation structure for on-demand recruiting services?

Accepted Answer

A)  hourly rate 
B)  commission 
C)  percentage fee 
D)  20-30% of the hire's salary 
E)  50% of the hire's signing bonus 
A)  hourly rate 
B)  commission 
C)  percentage fee 
D)  20-30% of the hire's salary 
E)  50% of the hire's signing bonus

Question 11

Newton Building Supplies hopes to generate an extra $4 million in sales next year.A salesperson traditionally generates $800,000 in sales each year.Using ratio analysis,how many new salespeople should Newton hire?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  15 
E)  20 
A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  15 
E)  20

Question 12

What policies and procedures are critical for companies that use temporary agencies for contingent workers?

Accepted Answer

Companies should get a sample copy of th

Question 13

Retained executive recruiters are paid whether or not they eventually fill the client's vacant position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A firm's ________ should guide employment planning and determine the types of skills and competencies the firm needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  job analysis 
B)  organization chart 
C)  marketing plan 
D)  strategic plan 
E)  recruitment process 
A)  job analysis 
B)  organization chart 
C)  marketing plan 
D)  strategic plan 
E)  recruitment process

Question 15

Which of the following enhances the security of a firm's database management system by specifying the type of information that a user can obtain?

Accepted Answer

A)  file-sharing 
B)  search engine 
C)  access matrix 
D)  main server 
E)  intranet 
A)  file-sharing 
B)  search engine 
C)  access matrix 
D)  main server 
E)  intranet

Question 16

Publicizing an open job to employees through a firm's intranet or bulletin board is known as job posting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When it refers to filling jobs like that of a maintenance clerk,personnel planning is called succession planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to EEO laws,it is always illegal to recruit applicants with gender-specific ads,but using word-of-mouth to spread information about job opportunities is legal in all situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Mandatory alternative dispute resolution agreements require ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  disgruntled employees to contact the local EEOC office prior to filing formal complaints 
B)  applicants to agree to arbitrate certain legal disputes related to employment or dismissal 
C)  applicants to take unpaid leaves of absence during employment disputes 
D)  employees to meet with human resources officials prior to submitting a resignation 
E)  applicants to agree that they will accept decisions handed down by federal appellate courts 
A)  disgruntled employees to contact the local EEOC office prior to filing formal complaints 
B)  applicants to agree to arbitrate certain legal disputes related to employment or dismissal 
C)  applicants to take unpaid leaves of absence during employment disputes 
D)  employees to meet with human resources officials prior to submitting a resignation 
E)  applicants to agree that they will accept decisions handed down by federal appellate courts

Question 20

The ________ run by the U.S.Department of Labor enables public employment agency counselors to advise applicants about local and national job openings.

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S. Career Center 
B)  American Job Network 
C)  National Job Bank 
D)  National Employment Agency 
E)  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 
A)  U.S. Career Center 
B)  American Job Network 
C)  National Job Bank 
D)  National Employment Agency 
E)  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Which of the following is the primary disadvantage for employers who use private employment agencies to fill positions?

In most cases,job applicants view concise job advertisements as more attractive and credible than lengthy ads with too many details about a job.

The best way for employers to avoid improper applicant screening at private employment agencies is by ________.

Why is effective recruiting a challenge for many employers? What methods can employers use to effectively recruit a more diverse workforce?

Video resumes eliminate the possibility of applicants claiming discrimination in a firm's hiring practices.

Employment planning should be an integral part of a firm's strategic and HR planning process.

A ________ is a graphical method used to help identify the relationship between two variables.

According to EEO law,it is legal to ask job applicants if they have ever received workers' compensation.

Why do employers turn to private employment agencies for assistance in recruiting? Provide at least four reasons for the use of such employment agencies.

What is the typical compensation structure for on-demand recruiting services?

Newton Building Supplies hopes to generate an extra $4 million in sales next year.A salesperson traditionally generates $800,000 in sales each year.Using ratio analysis,how many new salespeople should Newton hire?

What policies and procedures are critical for companies that use temporary agencies for contingent workers?

Retained executive recruiters are paid whether or not they eventually fill the client's vacant position.

A firm's ________ should guide employment planning and determine the types of skills and competencies the firm needs.

Which of the following enhances the security of a firm's database management system by specifying the type of information that a user can obtain?

Publicizing an open job to employees through a firm's intranet or bulletin board is known as job posting.

When it refers to filling jobs like that of a maintenance clerk,personnel planning is called succession planning.

According to EEO laws,it is always illegal to recruit applicants with gender-specific ads,but using word-of-mouth to spread information about job opportunities is legal in all situations.

Mandatory alternative dispute resolution agreements require ________.

The ________ run by the U.S.Department of Labor enables public employment agency counselors to advise applicants about local and national job openings.

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

The Manager's Role in Strategic Human Resource Management

Job Analysis

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Coaching, Careers, and Talent Management

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics, Justice, and Fair Treatment in HR Management

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Safety and Health

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Entrepreneurial Firms

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Exam 5: Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Which of the following is the primary disadvantage for employers who use private employment agencies to fill positions?

In most cases,job applicants view concise job advertisements as more attractive and credible than lengthy ads with too many details about a job.

The best way for employers to avoid improper applicant screening at private employment agencies is by ________.

Why is effective recruiting a challenge for many employers? What methods can employers use to effectively recruit a more diverse workforce?

Video resumes eliminate the possibility of applicants claiming discrimination in a firm's hiring practices.

Employment planning should be an integral part of a firm's strategic and HR planning process.

A ________ is a graphical method used to help identify the relationship between two variables.

According to EEO law,it is legal to ask job applicants if they have ever received workers' compensation.

Why do employers turn to private employment agencies for assistance in recruiting? Provide at least four reasons for the use of such employment agencies.

What is the typical compensation structure for on-demand recruiting services?

Newton Building Supplies hopes to generate an extra $4 million in sales next year.A salesperson traditionally generates $800,000 in sales each year.Using ratio analysis,how many new salespeople should Newton hire?

What policies and procedures are critical for companies that use temporary agencies for contingent workers?

Retained executive recruiters are paid whether or not they eventually fill the client's vacant position.

A firm's ________ should guide employment planning and determine the types of skills and competencies the firm needs.

Which of the following enhances the security of a firm's database management system by specifying the type of information that a user can obtain?

Publicizing an open job to employees through a firm's intranet or bulletin board is known as job posting.

When it refers to filling jobs like that of a maintenance clerk,personnel planning is called succession planning.

According to EEO laws,it is always illegal to recruit applicants with gender-specific ads,but using word-of-mouth to spread information about job opportunities is legal in all situations.

Mandatory alternative dispute resolution agreements require ________.

The ________ run by the U.S.Department of Labor enables public employment agency counselors to advise applicants about local and national job openings.

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

The Manager's Role in Strategic Human Resource Management

Job Analysis

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Coaching, Careers, and Talent Management

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics, Justice, and Fair Treatment in HR Management

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Safety and Health

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Entrepreneurial Firms

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