Deck 6: Staffing Public Health Organizations

Question 1

Which of the following is an accurate statement related to the management function of staffing?

A) Staffing relates to the technical subsystem of the organization
B) Organizational charts help managers recruit qualified candidates
C) Compensation is used to help motivate employees and resolve workplace disputes
D) Managers must consider the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to complete tasks
E) None of the above answers are correct

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following is not one of the three broad activities of human resources management process?

A) Development
B) Compensation
C) Engagement
D) Acquisition
E) None of the above answers are correct

Answer 2

B

Question 3

What is the goal of recruitment?

A) Training of the staff in HR processes
B) Gather resumes and extract references
C) Develop a pool of qualified candidates to undergo further screening
D) Interview a large number of applicants and keep the top 3
E) None of the above answers are correct

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The first step in the acquisition process is to extend job offers to the most qualified candidates.

Question 5

The purpose of job analysis include..

A) Screening resumes for minimum job requirements
B) Interviewing the top candidates
C) Conducting background checks on the top candidates
D) Writing a job description
E) None of the above answers are correct

Question 6

Which of the following correctly lists job description elements?

A) Reporting relationships, references, job status
B) Job title, past wage rate, job status
C) Working environment, contact information, effort required
D) Both A and C are correct
E) None of the above answers are correct

Question 7

Effort required refers to the minimum physical requirements for a job.

Question 8

What is the most popular and cost-effective way for an organization to advertise an open position?

A) Print newspaper
B) Coffee shop
C) Word of mouth
D) Online posts
E) None of the above answers are correct

Question 9

Since resumes are usually very accurate; managers may not need additional verification.

Question 10

The purpose of a background verification is to verify information included in the applicant resume.

Question 11

This law prohibits discrimination using the age of candidates.

A) Rehabilitation Act of 1973
B) Equal Rights Act of 1960
C) Age Discrimination Act of 1967
D) Equal Pay Act of 1963
E) None of the above answers are correct

Question 12

This law prohibits discrimination against women because of pregnancy, childbirth or a related condition.

A) Rehabilitation Act of 1973
B) Working Parent Act of 1990
C) Age Discrimination Act of 1967
D) Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978
E) None of the above answers are correct

Question 13

This type of interview is used when a position is part of a larger team or will supervise a number of different employees.

A) One-on-one
B) Panel
C) Virtual
D) Mass
E) None of the above answers are correct

Question 14

This type of interview has the advantage of reducing the amount of time interviewers need to reserve for interviews.

A) One-on-one
B) Panel
C) Virtual
D) Mass
E) None of the above answers are correct

Question 15

This type of interview allows the candidate to make multiple recordings and submit the best video for consideration.

A) One-on-one
B) Panel
C) Virtual
D) Mass
E) None of the above answers are correct

Question 16

Structured interviews use a standardized list of questions for all candidates.

Question 17

Structured interviews allow the candidates to guide the interview.

Question 18

This type of interview question has a disadvantage of potential for discrimination due to lack of standardization.

A) One-on-one
B) Structured
C) Virtual
D) Unstructured
E) None of the above answers are correct

Question 19

Rate of pay is a legally permissible pre-employment question?

Question 20

The question "Are you single?" is a legally permissible pre-employment question?

Question 21

Which of the following questions are legally permissible pre-employment?

A) Do you plan on becoming pregnant?
B) What is your HIV status?
C) Do you have a mental disability?
D) If hired, when can you begin work?
E) None of the above answers are correct

Question 22

Which of the following questions are legally permissible pre-employment?

A) Do you have a license for this position?
B) Are you a legal US citizen?
C) What is your gender?
D) What church do you attend?
E) None of the above answers are correct

Question 23

Which of the following questions are NOT legally permissible pre-employment?

A) What is your address and phone number where you can be reached?
B) What is your native language?
C) What duties did you perform at your previous employer?
D) How long were you at your last job?
E) None of the above answers are correct

Question 24

Which of the following questions are NOT legally permissible pre-employment?

A) What vehicles did you use in performing your last role?
B) What was your reason for leaving your last job?
C) Where does your spouse work?
D) What is the name of your past immediate supervisor?
E) None of the above answers are correct