Deck 7: Staffing Essentials

Question 1

Match the job description element with its example(s).
a.job title
b.position description
c.reporting and organizational structure
d.organizational values and culture
e.desired qualifications
f.job requirements
Narrative description of the position,employee's goals and responsibilities,and major job functions

Answer 1

b

Question 2

Job analyses should be reviewed periodically to be sure they remain current.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

An ideal candidate for a job must possess all of the desired qualifications for the position.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Match the job description element with its example(s).
a.job title
b.position description
c.reporting and organizational structure
d.organizational values and culture
e.desired qualifications
f.job requirements
Honesty,integrity,respect,creativity,and diversity;quality,customer loyalty,and safety

Question 5

The term ________ refers to having no more or no fewer than the number of employees needed to get the job done effectively.

Question 6

Which job-recruitment strategy gives applicants information or experience regarding what a job really involves on a day-to-day basis?

A) internal recruiting
B) external recruiting
C) realistic job preview
D) recruiting for diversity

Question 7

Which of these is not a component that should be included in every job description?

A) job title
B) position description
C) salary information
D) desired qualifications

Question 8

Which of these is an example of technical skills to be considered in preparing the job analysis and specification?

A) demonstrating professionalism
B) learning quickly and having the desire to acquire new knowledge and skills
C) knowing how to use computer software applications such as word processing and spreadsheets
D) being friendly and helpful

Question 9

Which of these is not a reason a company normally recruits employees?

A) to replace an employee who has left the company
B) to add staff to existing job categories
C) to fill new jobs as a result of organizational growth and expansion
D) to lessen the country's unemployment rate

Question 10

________ media such as LinkedIn,Facebook,and Twitter play an important role in networking and influencing job candidates.

Question 11

In a recent survey,CEOs viewed the lack of diversity in the workforce as the biggest threat to business expansion.

Question 12

Hidden costs of an employee's leaving include the time of everybody involved in recruiting,selecting,hiring,orienting,and training the new employee.

Question 13

A well-written job description gives a prospective employee clear expectations for a job which,ultimately,may lead to retention of that employee.

Question 14

Preventing job discrimination is solely the responsibility of the human resources department.

Question 15

The high cost of employee ________ is a key reason why recruitment and retention are so important.

Question 16

A________ interview typically involves providing scenarios and asking the individual how he or she handled such situations in the past or would handle them in the future.

Question 17

Which of these is a source for internal recruiting?

A) company intranet
B) employment agency
C) placement service of an educational institution
D) print advertisement in the local newspaper

Question 18

Which of these involves the following activities in its preparation: defining job duties;identifying skills,knowledge,personal attributes,education,and experience;deciding on the compensation level;and determining the work schedule?

A) job analysis
B) job description
C) job specification
D) job recruitment
Enter the appropriate word(s)to complete the statement.

Question 19

Match the job description element with its example(s).
a.job title
b.position description
c.reporting and organizational structure
d.organizational values and culture
e.desired qualifications
f.job requirements
Place in the company hierarchy,such as entry-level or supervisory position

Question 20

Match the job description element with its example(s).
a.job title
b.position description
c.reporting and organizational structure
d.organizational values and culture
e.desired qualifications
f.job requirements
Number of years of experience,education,specialized skills,certifications,licenses,and knowledge

Question 21

What are the three core abilities to be considered when preparing a job analysis and specification?

Question 22

Name the two selection strategies companies use in making the hiring decision.

Question 23

Match the job description element with its example(s).
a.job title
b.position description
c.reporting and organizational structure
d.organizational values and culture
e.desired qualifications
f.job requirements
Salesperson,customer associate,fashion consultant

Question 24

Name the four sources of data that can be used in analyzing a candidate's qualifications for a job.

Question 25

Match the job description element with its example(s).
a.job title
b.position description
c.reporting and organizational structure
d.organizational values and culture
e.desired qualifications
f.job requirements
Ability to lift a certain amount and ability to work in a high-stress environment

Question 26

What is the term for efforts by an organization to find and hire qualified employees?

Question 27

What three factors do realistic job previews impact?

Question 28

What type of software are small- and medium-size businesses likely to use during the hiring process?