Question 1

Kyle advertised Acme Global's need for carpenters in a local newspaper,hoping to create a reasonable pool of qualified candidates.Kyle's actions represent ______.

Accepted Answer

Kyle's actions represent recruiting as he is actively seeking to attract potential job candidates to apply for the carpenter position at Acme Global.

Question 2

In ______,the organization is either trying to get people inside the company to apply for different job openings or to get outsiders to join the company.

Accepted Answer

Recruiting involves both internal and external efforts to attract and hire potential individuals to join the company, which aligns with the context given in the question. Redesigning may involve changes to the organization's structure, processes or products, but it does not necessarily relate to recruitment. Retraining involves developing the skills and knowledge of existing employees, while rehiring involves bringing back former employees, neither of which are directly related to recruitment.

Question 3

"Can we find the right number and types of employees if we recruit locally?" Is the first question an organization should ask when considering expanding the ______ of recruiting efforts.

Accepted Answer

Expanding the reach of recruiting efforts means to consider recruiting outside of the local area. Therefore, the question of whether the right number and types of employees can be found locally is pertinent to deciding whether to expand the reach of recruiting efforts or not.

Question 4

The main goal of the recruiting process is to ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The main goal of the recruiting process...

Question 5

Once the organization becomes aware of the limitations placed on it by the labor market and the legal environment,it can begin to consider the ______ issues that control its recruiting processes.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is "internal" because once an organization understands the external limitations such as those from the labor market and legal environment, it then focuses on its own internal issues that influence how it recruits, such as its policies, culture, and available resources.

Question 6

When recruiting,supply and demand usually ties in directly with the ______ rate in an area.

Accepted Answer

The unemployment rate in an area will determine the supply and demand of available job seekers. A low unemployment rate means there may be a scarcity of qualified candidates, leading to competition among employers for top talent. Conversely, a high unemployment rate means there may be a surplus of candidates, making it easier for employers to fill open positions. Therefore, the unemployment rate is a key factor to consider when recruiting.

Question 7

Cutting the initial applicant pool to ______ applicants is a reasonable number of people from whom to choose your next employee.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cutting the initial applicant pool to ______...

Question 8

______ is the external pool of candidates from which an organization draws potential employees.

Accepted Answer

The labor market is the external pool of candidates available for an organization to recruit potential employees from. Yield ratio refers to the ratio of applicants who pass a particular stage of the recruitment process, recruiting is the act of seeking out and attracting potential employees, and rehiring refers to the process of rehiring former employees.

Question 9

Paolo is recruiting for a job with highly specialized skills.When no one replied to his job advertisement,Paolo took matters into his own hands and searched LinkedIn for people with the needed skills.Paolo's actions are an example of the use of ______ in recruiting.

Accepted Answer

Paolo's use of LinkedIn to search for individuals with specific skills demonstrates the use of social media in recruiting.

Question 10

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 supply of skilled laborers in the area who are available for work. This is an example of the external force of supply and demand, which can have an impact on recruiting efforts. If there is a high demand for skilled labor and a limited supply, it can make recruiting more challenging. However, if there is a surplus of skilled labor, as in Ahmad's case, it can make recruiting easier.

Question 11

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 her job recruiting qualified applicants difficult.Which external force acting on recruiting efforts is Kara examining?

Accepted Answer

Kara is examining the external force of competitors, as she is concerned about the availability of qualified applicants due to another plant in the area offering good wages to carpenters.

Question 12

Human resource managers begin the talent ______ process after determining hiring needs through the forecasting process and completing job analysis.

Accepted Answer

The talent acquisition process is the next step in the recruitment process after determining the hiring needs through forecasting and completing job analysis. This includes sourcing, attracting, and selecting the best candidates for the available job positions. Therefore, option D is the best choice. Option A may be done earlier in the recruitment process, but it is not the next step after forecasting and job analysis. Option B may be done after the hiring process to improve the skills of the employees, but it is not related to the talent acquisition process. Option C is not a process in the recruitment process, it is the opposite of what human resource managers want to achieve.

Question 13

The actual first step in matching employees to jobs is ______.

Accepted Answer

Recruiting is the first step in matching employees to jobs, as it involves identifying potential candidates and encouraging them to apply for the job. Retraining, redesign, and rehiring are all steps that may come later in the process, after suitable candidates have been identified.

Question 14

Keely has forecast a labor shortage in one of Acme Global's units.However,her budget will not allow her to spend money on recruitment.An alternative to recruitment is to ______.

Accepted Answer

Outsourcing the work is a viable alternative to recruitment as it involves contracting out the work to external service providers who have the required skills and expertise. This can help Keely meet the labor shortage in her unit without spending money on recruitment. The other options such as looking for candidates on social media, advertising in the local paper, or holding a job fair may require additional costs or may not yield the desired results within the given budget constraints.

Question 15

An organization should create a policy for each of the options it can use to mitigate a labor ______ when making new hires is not possible,outlining the circumstances in which each option is useful to the organization.

Accepted Answer

The term "labor shortage" implies that there are not enough people available to fill open positions in an organization. When new hires are not possible, the organization needs to come up with ways to manage this shortage. Creating a policy outlining the various options available to the organization to mitigate these shortages will help the organization better manage the situation.

Question 16

When ______,an organization must first consider the supply and demand factors in a particular category of jobs.

Accepted Answer

When recruiting, an organization needs to consider the supply and demand factors in a particular category of jobs to understand the availability of talent and the competition for that talent in the market. This helps in strategizing the recruitment process effectively.

Question 17

A good rule of thumb for the initial applicant pool might be to find about ______ people who want to be a part of the organization for each opening.

Accepted Answer

A good rule of thumb is to have about 15-25 applicants for each opening. This provides a large enough pool to find qualified candidates and allows for a competitive selection process. Having fewer applicants may limit the quality of the pool and having too many applicants can be overwhelming and time-consuming to review.

Question 18

Acme Global uses a software program to scan applications for minimum qualifications.If an applicant does not meet the minimum requirements for the job,the applicant is automatically rejected and no one at Acme Global has to review the application.This saves many hours for the human resource staff and is an example of a benefit of using ______ in recruiting.

Accepted Answer

The software program that scans applications for minimum qualifications is an example of smart technology. It automates the initial screening process, saving time and resources for the human resource staff.

Question 19

An organization may get more or fewer applicants than it wants if it does not target its ______ correctly.

Accepted Answer

If an organization does not target its recruiting strategies properly, it may not attract as many high-quality candidates as it desires or may receive too many unqualified applications.

Question 20

______ is the process of creating a reasonable pool of qualified candidates for a job opening.

Accepted Answer

Recruiting is the process of identifying, attracting, and screening potential candidates for a job opening. It involves various methods such as job postings, referrals, social media, and campus recruiting to create a reasonable pool of qualified candidates. Retraining refers to providing additional training to existing employees, while rehiring refers to bringing back former employees. Yield ratio is a metric used to measure the effectiveness of recruiting efforts.

Quiz 5: Recruiting Job Candidates