Question 1

Andrea let the management of Acme Global know that she will retire next year.Andrea's job requires specialized skills.Rather than advertise the job,management has the human resource management department look through its files for people in the organization who have the needed skills.This recruitment method is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The recruitment method described in the scenario is known as closed recruitment, where the job opening is not advertised publicly, but instead the organization looks through its own database of current employees to find suitable candidates.

Question 2

Last year,Acme Global hired 25 petroleum engineers.At the end of the year,only 20 were still working for the organization.The organization's __________ was 20 percent.

Accepted Answer

The given scenario is an example of new hire turnover, which measures the percentage of new hires who leave the organization within a certain time frame. In this case, the turnover rate is calculated as (25-20)/25 x 100 = 20%. Therefore, the answer is D - new hire turnover.

Question 3

Austin placed an advertisement for a new assistant on November 1.He hired Paul on December 1.His ________ was 30 days.

Accepted Answer

The time that Austin took to hire Paul was 30 days, which is the time required to hire a new employee.

Question 4

Kara has identified the recruiting area for Acme Global's new plant.Acme will need many carpenters at its new facility but there is another plant in the area hiring carpenters and offering them good wages.Kara believes that will make his job recruiting qualified applicants difficult.Which external force acting on recruiting efforts is Kara examining?

Accepted Answer

Kara is examining the impact of competitors on recruiting efforts, as another plant in the area is hiring carpenters and offering good wages, which could make it challenging to attract qualified applicants.

Question 5

Geneva is one of the best recruiters at Acme Global.What makes Geneva so successful is her ability to hear the words recruits are saying as well as understand the context of the conversations.Geneva is good at _________.

Accepted Answer

Geneva's success is attributed to her active listening skills, which allow her to fully understand the context of conversations and the needs of potential recruits.

Question 6

A job advertisement for a pizza delivery driver yielded 50 applications.Of those,10 were disqualified because they did not have a driver's license.The yield ratio on the advertisement was ____ percent.

Accepted Answer

The yield ratio is calculated by dividing the number of qualified applicants by the total number of applicants and then multiplying by 100 to get a percentage. In this case, 40 applicants were qualified (50 total applicants - 10 disqualified), so the yield ratio is (40 / 50) * 100 = 80%.

Question 7

Acme Global decided to start offering its employees a $1,000 bonus if they encourage a friend or family member to apply to the company.The employee does not get the bonus until the new hire has been working at Acme Global for one year.Acme Global's new policy is properly referred to as _________.

Accepted Answer

This policy is commonly referred to as employee referrals, where existing employees are encouraged to refer potential candidates for job openings within the company. The bonus is typically paid out after a certain period of time, such as one year, to ensure the new hire is a good fit and has stayed with the company.

Question 8

Ahmad has identified the recruiting area for Acme Global's new plant.There are many skilled laborers in the area who are looking for work.Ahmad believes that will make his job recruiting qualified applicants easier.Which external force acting on recruiting efforts is Ahmad examining?

Accepted Answer

Ahmad is examining the availability of qualified labor in the area, which is influenced by supply and demand. There are many skilled laborers looking for work, making it easier for Ahmad to recruit qualified applicants.

Question 9

Nicole added up all her expenses for hiring six new logisticians,including advertising costs,relocation costs,and interview costs.She divided the total costs by six to get the _________.

Accepted Answer

Nicole calculated the total costs for hiring six new logisticians and then divided it by six to get the cost per hire. Therefore, the correct choice is B.

Question 10

Every Friday,the Acme Global Corporation sends out a companywide email with a listing of all the jobs available across the organization.This recruitment method is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

Open recruitment refers to the process where a company advertises job openings to a wide audience, both internally and externally, without restricting the information to a specific group. The practice of sending a companywide email listing all available jobs allows every employee to have an equal opportunity to apply, fitting the definition of open recruitment.

Question 11

Elliot was asked to privately nominate two of his subordinates for promotion to a sales position.He gave the human resource management director the names of his two top workers,Nick and Allison.This recruitment method is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

This recruitment method is known as targeted recruitment because Elliot is specifically targeting two of his subordinates for promotion instead of advertising the position to the general public or within the company.

Question 12

Patrick just completed the performance appraisals of three new statisticians.On the company's 4-point grading scale,the average score for the three statisticians was 3.0.The average of all statisticians in the organization was 3.5.The new recruits' __________ was 14 percent below average.

Accepted Answer

The question is asking for the new recruits' performance compared to the average performance of all statisticians in the organization. Therefore, the best choice is A) new hire performance, as it directly relates to the comparison being made. The other choices, B) time required to hire, C) cost per hire, and D) new hire turnover, are not relevant to the question being asked.

Question 13

Taylor is looking for workers with good basic skill sets.She does not need the applicants in her recruitment pool to have a lot of work experience.Her best external recruitment source would be ___________.

Accepted Answer

Educational institutions, such as community colleges and vocational schools, are good sources for finding workers with basic skill sets, as they typically offer courses and training programs that teach these skills. These individuals may not have a lot of work experience, but they would have the necessary foundational knowledge to perform the job tasks required. Additionally, partnering with educational institutions can provide opportunities for internships, job shadowing, and other programs that allow Taylor to assess potential candidates before hiring them full-time.

Question 14

Acme Corporation is hiring a translator.The job advertisement reads,in part,"In meetings,translate messages simultaneously into specified languages with a high degree of accuracy while dealing with difficult people who are frustrated by their lack of ability to communicate directly with others in the meeting." This type of job advertisement would be considered a ___________.

Accepted Answer

This type of job advertisement that provides details about both the positive and negative aspects of a job is known as a realistic job preview. It aims to provide an accurate picture of the job responsibilities and work environment to attract the right candidates and reduce turnover.

Question 15

A job advertisement for a barista yielded 100 applications.Of those,60 had the basic qualifications required for the job.The yield ratio on the advertisement was ____ percent.

Accepted Answer

The yield ratio is calculated by dividing the number of applicants who met the basic qualifications by the total number of applicants, then multiplying by 100 to get a percentage. In this case, 60 out of 100 applicants had the basic qualifications, so the yield ratio is (60/100)*100 = 60%.

Question 16

Colleen has a short-term labor shortage.She needs to hire some workers quickly and does not have time to screen them herself.Her best external recruitment source would be ___________.

Accepted Answer

Temporary agencies specialize in providing short-term labor solutions and can quickly provide pre-screened workers that meet Colleen's needs. Walk-ins and educational institutions may not have the necessary time frame for this situation, and the internet may take too much time to sort through the applications.

Question 17

When Alyssa received a promotion,the human resource management director asked Alyssa to privately nominate her successor.Alyssa nominated her star employee,Kevin,for the job.This recruitment method is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Sara is retiring next month.In addition to all the planning for her retirement party,the company has published an in-house advertisement for anyone who wants to apply for her job.This recruitment method is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

Open recruitment is a recruitment method where job vacancies are advertised to the public, and anyone who meets the job requirements can apply. In this scenario, the company has published an in-house advertisement, which means that the vacancy is open to all employees within the company who want to apply. Therefore, the best choice is A) open recruitment. Targeted recruitment is when employers focus on attracting candidates from a particular group or demographic. Closed recruitment is when vacancies are only open to internal candidates or through employee referrals. Employee referrals are when current employees recommend someone for a job vacancy.

Question 19

Elyse needs to hire some semiskilled workers from the local are a.She wants to keep the price of advertising low and not attract any applicants from out of state.Her best external recruitment source would be ___________.

Accepted Answer

Local mass media would be the best choice for Elyse to attract semiskilled workers from the local area while keeping the cost of advertising low. Specialized publications and the internet may attract applicants from out of state, while public agencies may not reach a wide enough audience.

Question 20

In hiring his new assistant,Ryan calculates the ________ by comparing how many applications he received to how many of the applicants were qualified.

Accepted Answer

The yield ratio is a calculation that compares the number of applicants who successfully move forward in the hiring process compared to the total number of applicants. In this case, Ryan is using the yield ratio to determine the quality of his applicant pool by comparing how many applications he received to how many of the applicants were qualified. The yield ratio can help Ryan understand how effective his recruiting efforts are and identify areas where he may need to adjust his recruitment strategy. Option B) cost per hire is a metric used to calculate the total cost of recruiting and hiring a new employee. Option C) time required to hire is the total amount of time it takes to fill a vacant position. Option D) new hire turnover is the rate at which new hires leave the company.

Quiz 5: Recruiting Job Candidates