Deck 5: Recruitment

Question 1

Jeremy,an HR manager,has received an employee requisition for a data analyst job at his firm.Which of the following would most likely help Jeremy determine the qualifications the recruited person needs for the data analyst job?

A) job posting
B) job identifier
C) job description
D) job-knowledge test

Answer 1

C
Explanation: C)Frequently,recruitment begins when a manager initiates an employee requisition,a document that specifies job title,department,the date the employee is needed for work,and other details.With this information,managers can refer to the appropriate job description to determine the qualifications the recruited person needs.

Question 2

Which term refers to a document that specifies various details,including job title,department,and the date the employee is needed for work?

A) job description
B) job specification
C) recruitment source
D) employee requisition

Answer 2

D
Explanation: D)Frequently,recruitment begins when a manager initiates an employee requisition,a document that specifies job title,department,the date the employee is needed for work,and other details.With this information,managers can refer to the appropriate job description to determine the qualifications the recruited person needs.

Question 3

What does recruitment involve?

A) encouraging qualified people to apply for employment with a firm
B) selecting qualified people for employment at a firm
C) attracting and selecting employees for the firm
D) determining sources of employees

Answer 3

A
Explanation: A)Recruitment is the process of attracting individuals on a timely basis,in sufficient numbers,and with appropriate qualifications to apply for jobs with an organization.The firm may then select those applicants with qualifications most closely related to job descriptions.

Question 4

The recruitment process entails several activities EXCEPT ________.

A) making a job offer
B) determining whether it will be necessary to search outside the company for potential talent
C) selecting the appropriate recruitment methods
D) tapping productive sources of applicants

Question 5

Which term refers to specific means through which potential employees are attracted to the firm?

A) employment descriptions
B) recruitment methods
C) recruitment sources
D) job postings

Question 6

Discuss why the recruitment process can promote or detract from a company's success?

Question 7

Which term refers to where qualified individuals are located?

A) job posts
B) job boards
C) recruitment sources
D) employee requisitions

Question 8

What is recruitment? How do labor market conditions affect recruitment?

Question 9

Job postings and job bidding procedures enable current employees of an organization to ________.

A) request promotions and salary raises
B) locate skilled subordinate workers
C) receive training for new positions
D) learn about current job openings

Question 10

The procedure for communicating to employees the fact that job openings exist is known as ________.

A) job bidding
B) skills inventory
C) job posting
D) job analysis

Question 11

Which of the following is a procedure that permits employees who believe that they possess the required qualifications to apply for a posted position?

A) skills inventory
B) employee requisition
C) job enlargement
D) job bidding

Question 12

Colleges,universities,vocational schools,and competing firms are types of recruitment sources.

Question 13

The process of attracting individuals on a timely basis,in sufficient numbers,and with appropriate qualifications to apply for jobs with an organization is known as ________.

A) development
B) selection
C) recruitment
D) planning

Question 14

The complaint that employees never hear of a position until it is filled can best be handled through a system of ________.

A) networking and onboarding
B) job analysis and staffing
C) job posting and bidding
D) recruiting and testing

Question 15

Recruitment usually begins when a manager initiates an employee requisition,a document that specifies job title,department,the date the employee is needed for work,and other details.

Question 16

Recruitment is the process of attracting qualified individuals and encouraging them to apply for jobs with an organization.

Question 17

What are the steps involved in the recruitment process?

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an internal recruitment method?

A) employment agency
B) employee referral
C) job bidding
D) job posting

Question 19

The recruitment process most likely begins when a manager ________.

A) initiates an employee requisition
B) administers employment tests
C) interviews candidates
D) trains a recruiter

Question 20

Recruiting programs have little impact on a firm's financial status.

Question 21

What is the process of actively recruiting employees from competitors called?

A) stealing
B) plundering
C) poaching
D) rustling

Question 22

Management should be able to use employee databases to identify current employees who are capable of filling available positions.

Question 23

Organizations need to be sure to treat internal candidates properly so they will not be prompted to leave if they do not get the job.

Question 24

Job bidding is a unique form of employee referral where every employee becomes a company recruiter.

Question 25

The most highly qualified experienced applicants often come from what source?

A) the unemployed
B) colleges and universities
C) community colleges
D) industry competitors

Question 26

Online job boards are the most effective method used by employers such as Microsoft and Southwest Airlines to identify top performers.

Question 27

By having companies maintain detailed staffing and recruitment records,the EEOC can determine whether a firm's hiring practices are legal.

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT an external recruitment source?

A) universities
B) employee databases
C) military personnel
D) self-employed workers

Question 29

What recruitment source has two-year programs designed for both a terminal education and preparation for a four-year university degree program?

A) high schools
B) community colleges
C) private universities
D) virtual career fairs

Question 30

Job posting is a procedure that permits employees who believe that they possess the required qualifications to apply for a posted job.

Question 31

O'Neal Engine Repair is a local business that services large and small engines and also does auto body work.The business is growing,and the owner needs to hire three more mechanics.Which of the following would most likely provide O'Neal's with the best source of entry-level mechanics?

A) vocational school
B) state university
C) online job board
D) job bidding

Question 32

Universal Engineering provides employees with cards that state "We are always looking for great engineers.For additional information,log on to our Web site." Which recruiting method is Universal Engineering using?

A) job posting
B) job bidding
C) employee enlistment
D) online job board notifications

Question 33

Entry-level professional and management employees are typically recruited from what source?

A) competitors
B) universities
C) vocational schools
D) local high schools

Question 34

During the recession of 2007/2009,many well-qualified employees at Advanced Control were laid off when the firm struggled financially.The firm has actively stayed in touch with these former employees in hopes of rehiring them when the economy improves.Which of the following best supports the argument that Advanced Control should rehire these former employees?

A) Advanced Control knows the strengths and weaknesses of the employees.
B) Advanced Control will avoid being sued for discriminatory hiring practices.
C) Advanced Control will prevent competitors from learning trade secrets.
D) Advanced Control has already established employee database information.

Question 35

According to your text,what continues to be the way that top performers are primarily identified?

A) employee referrals
B) headhunters
C) internships
D) job fairs

Question 36

Milton Marketing needs to hire two account managers,and the firm wants job candidates who have recent experience in that position.Which of the following would be the best recruitment source for Milton Marketing?

A) competitors in the labor market
B) colleges and universities
C) community colleges
D) unemployed people

Question 37

Which of the following describes laws or policies adopted by some states to reduce unfair barriers to employment of people with criminal records?

A) break the box
B) give a chance
C) ban the box
D) fill the box

Question 38

Every employee at Raymond Consulting has been asked to include an e-mail footer that states "Raymond Consulting is looking for amazing employees." Which recruitment method is the firm using?

A) employee enlistment
B) job bidding
C) employee referrals
D) job posting

Question 39

A poorly conceived recruitment process could undermine the ________.

A) ability to motivate employees to perform their jobs well
B) reputation of the firm
C) training and development needs assessment activities
D) selection process

Question 40

The EEOC Compliance Manual warns that relying on word-of-mouth recruiting may generate applicant pools that do not reflect diversity in the labor market.

Question 41

Harold's Department Stores frequently use contingent workers.What is the most likely reason that the firm uses contingency workers ?

A) implementing telecommuting
B) minimizing specialty training
C) having scheduling flexibility
D) experiencing exceptional work ethics

Question 42

Ban the box refers to laws or policies that prevent the employment of individuals with criminal records.

Question 43

Organizations who need to recruit clerical and other entry-level operative employees often depend on high schools and vocational schools.

Question 44

When recent experience is required,former employees or unemployed workers are the most important source of recruits.

Question 45

Which of the following is true about contingent workers?

A) contingent workers are primarily unskilled workers
B) contingent workers do not have an implicit or explicit contract for ongoing employment
C) contingent workers usually have the choice to continue employment after completion of their initial assignments
D) all of the above

Question 46

Tracking and recruiting former employees is more common now than it was in the past.

Question 47

What has revolutionized the way companies recruit employees and job seekers search and apply for jobs?

A) online recruitment methods
B) state employment agencies
C) local job fairs
D) headhunters

Question 48

If discouraged workers who gave up looking for jobs are counted,the total unemployment rate in the U.S.A.for 2014 was about ________.

A) 16 percent
B) 10 percent
C) 12 percent
D) 13 percent

Question 49

Which of the following best explains why GE and Walmart hire former service members?

A) technologically skilled
B) proven work history
C) physically healthy
D) unique creativity

Question 50

Firms typically find potential management employees in colleges and universities.

Question 51

During the recession of 2007/2009,which of the following recruitment sources grew most significantly?

A) former criminal offenders
B) former military personnel
C) self-employed individuals
D) unemployed workers

Question 52

Why would a firm look to competitors for recruits? What role do general purpose job boards play in recruitment?

Question 53

Kevin recently resigned from the army and is searching for a civilian job.Which of the following Web sites would most likely benefit Kevin?

A) servicejobs.com
B) armyjobs.com
C) hirepatriots.com
D) militaryjobs.com

Question 54

Executive recruiting director Owen Williams regularly uses his smartphone and the mobile version of LinkedIn to post job listings and connect to potential candidates.This is an example of ________ in action.

A) digital recruitment
B) leading edge recruiting
C) social media recruitment
D) mobile recruiting

Question 55

According to a recent analysis by the National Employment Law Project,________ has an arrest or conviction that would appear in a routine criminal background check.

A) two out of three U.S. adults
B) more than one in four U.S. adults
C) nearly fifteen percent of U.S. adults
D) less than one in ten U.S. adults

Question 56

What are the main reasons that firms use external recruitment sources? What are the benefits of recruiting at vocational schools,community colleges,and universities?

Question 57

Former service members are recruited by many employers because many of these individuals typically have a proven work history and are flexible,motivated,and drug free.

Question 58

The disposable workforce reference applies to ________.

A) contingent workers
B) offshored employees
C) retired workers
D) hourly employees

Question 59

Rehiring former employees is associated with ________.

A) experienced managers
B) the boomerang effect
C) technical specialists
D) active candidates

Question 60

Ex-offenders are a viable source of employees for restaurants and farms.

Question 61

What are Web sites that cater to a specific profession called?

A) niche sites
B) Weblogs
C) Web links
D) contract sites

Question 62

Jeff wants to find a job in the technical field.Which niche site would be most beneficial to Jeff?

A) cfo.com
B) joyjobs.com
C) dice.com
D) coolworks.com

Question 63

An event at a local university allowed students to visit virtual employer booths and submit their résumés online 24 hours a day,seven days a week.What is this recruitment method called?

A) mass recruiting
B) universal recruiting
C) virtual job fair
D) corporate job board

Question 64

An employee whose primary task is to use the Internet in the recruitment process is best known as a(n)________.

A) online manager
B) IT recruiter
C) cyber recruiter
D) headhunter

Question 65

Heather is searching for a job as a software designer.She is currently reviewing available positions on Cisco's Web site to determine if any openings at the firm match her qualifications.Which of the following terms best describes the Web site that Heather is using to find a job?

A) human resources Web site
B) corporate career Web site
C) recruiting Web site
D) niche Web site

Question 66

AllianceQ is best described as a(n)________.

A) alliance of colleges and employers
B) shared pool of job candidates
C) general-purpose job board
D) international niche site

Question 67

Natalie is using Monster.com and CareerBuilder.com in her job search.These sites are examples of ________.

A) Weblogs
B) cyber recruiters
C) corporate career Web sites
D) general-purpose job boards

Question 68

The cyber recruiter uses the Internet to monitor and coordinate a firm's recruitment activities.

Question 69

Contingent workers have a non-traditional relationship with worksite employers and work as part-timers,temporaries,or independent contractors.

Question 70

Which of the following is NOT a niche site?

A) dice.com
B) monster.com
C) TVjobs.com
D) joyjobs.com

Question 71

Which of the following is a national recruiting network and suite of Web-based recruiting and career services automation tools for colleges,employers,and job candidates?

A) CareerBuilder.com
B) Monster.com
C) NACElink Network
D) AllianceQ database

Question 72

Employers and employment agencies are using Weblogs to ________.

A) share information about job applicants
B) discuss company policies and procedures
C) conduct background checks of applicants
D) hire contingent workers for short-term projects

Question 73

Which term refers to a job site that is accessible from a company homepage that lists available jobs at the company and provides a way for applicants to apply for jobs?

A) corporate career Web site
B) Internet niche job board
C) corporate Weblog
D) general purpose job board

Question 74

Which of the following is NOT one of the components of the NACElink Network?

A) job posting
B) résumé database
C) interview scheduling
D) virtual interviewing

Question 75

Experts suggest that general-purpose job boards,such as Monster.com,are best for job seekers in professions ________.

A) that require graduate level degrees
B) that require technological skills
C) within small industries
D) with high-turnover

Question 76

What can be said about general-purpose job board?

A) the use of general-purpose job boards has decreased
B) the use of general-purpose job boards has increased
C) the use of general-purpose job boards is ineffective for job seekers in professions that experience high turnover
D) the use of general-purpose job boards is effective for attracting applicants for executive-level jobs

Question 77

Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective corporate career Web site?

A) indicates appraisal methods
B) specifies health benefit plans
C) provides a brief job description
D) promotes the firm in a positive tone

Question 78

Mobile recruiting involves holding job fairs,offering internships,hosting open houses,and visiting community colleges and vocational schools.

Question 79

Alan works in the HR department at a manufacturing firm,and his primary responsibility is to use the firm's Web site to monitor and coordinate recruitment activities.Which term most likely describes Alan's position at the firm?

A) Webmaster
B) data analyst
C) Internet recruiter
D) technical recruiter

Question 80

Contingent workers offer employers flexibility,which is important in an unstable economy.