Question 1

Paul, the Director of Recruitment at an insurance company, finds that the company has a disparate impact on the proportion of Hispanic employees compared to the proportion of Hispanics in the labor market. Which of the following steps should Paul take to solve the problem most efficiently?

Accepted Answer

Paul should start advertising for job openings on the local Spanish radio station. This will help attract more Hispanic applicants to the company. Lowering job specifications for Hispanic applicants is not a viable option as it may not result in attracting qualified candidates for the job. Continuing with the current recruiting practices may lead to legal trouble as the company is found to have a disparate impact. Freezing the hiring process until qualified Hispanics apply for vacant positions may result in a loss of valuable time and may not necessarily yield desired results.

Question 2

Patricia was placed at Oliver & Co. through a temporary service firm for two months. Because of her outstanding performance, Oliver & Co. wants to hire Patricia for a full-time position. Given this scenario, which of the following statements is most likely to be true?

Accepted Answer

If Oliver & Co. wants to hire Patricia for a full-time position after the completion of her temporary service, the temporary service firm can bill a placement charge to Oliver & Co. as it provided Patricia's services to them. The other options, on the other hand, are not relevant to the given scenario. Oliver & Co. will be liable for Patricia's safety after hiring her permanently, and there is no reason to assume that Patricia's wages will reduce or that she will receive stock option compensation without any mention in the question.

Question 3

Colette Value Inc., a game development firm, has received a new project that involves the development of a mobile game. The project must be completed within a year. The company, however, is facing a shortage of mobile game developers and must hire 50 developers to ensure the timely completion of the project. As a result, the firm decides to take part in a job-related event that would give the firm access to a large pool of applicants at the same time. Which of the following recruitment options has Colette Value decided to use to find a large number of suitable candidates in a short time?

Accepted Answer

Job fairs are job-related events that provide access to a large pool of applicants at the same time. They are ideal for companies that need to fill multiple positions quickly or have immediate hiring needs. Colette Value Inc. decided to participate in a job fair to find a large number of suitable candidates in a short time. Alumni networks, job posting systems, and employee referrals are not job-related events that provide access to a large pool of applicants at the same time, so they are not the best choice in this scenario.

Question 4

Train Tax, a tax preparation company, has identified that the total cost of its employee benefits contributes to 30 percent of the company's expenses. Which of the following should be incorporated by Train Tax to reduce its cost associated with employee benefits?

Accepted Answer

By employing temporary workers, Train Tax can avoid giving them employee benefits, thus reducing the total cost associated with employee benefits. Option A, B, and D do not directly address the issue of reducing the cost associated with employee benefits.

Question 5

Stacy, an HR Manager at Stack Bank, posts a job advertisement for the position of loan officer on the website of the American Bankers Association. This will allow Stacy to determine the _____ for the role of a loan officer.

Accepted Answer

The applicant population is the group of people who are qualified for and interested in the job. Stacy can determine the applicant population for the role of a loan officer by posting a job advertisement on the website of the American Bankers Association.

Question 6

A(n) _____ typically hires the staff of an employer and writes paychecks, pays taxes, prepares and implements HR policies, keeps all the required HR records for the employer, and bears legal liability for a fee.

Accepted Answer

A professional employer organization (PEO) typically offers human resources services, including recruiting and hiring staff on behalf of the employer, handling payroll and taxes, developing and enforcing HR policies, maintaining employee records, and assuming legal liability for a fee. An employment agency may assist with recruiting and hiring, but typically does not handle payroll or assume legal liability for the employer. A payroll vendor only handles payroll and taxes, but not other HR functions. A seed investor is a type of investor that provides funding to start-up companies.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true of employee leasing firms?

Accepted Answer

Employee leasing firms typically charge client companies between 4-6% of employees' monthly salaries for their services. A is incorrect because leasing firms can still be held legally liable for discrimination against leased employees. B and D are incorrect as leasing firms typically provide the same benefits as the client company if not better to attract talent.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of good recruiting efforts in an organization?

Accepted Answer

Taking steps to attract minority applicants in case of disparate impact is an example of good recruiting efforts as it aligns with equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws and ensures diversity in the workplace. B is not a good recruiting effort as it may be discriminatory and violate EEO laws. C is not a good recruiting effort as it may discourage older workers or those without certain personality traits from applying. D is not a good recruiting effort as it may appear that the organization is not committed to diversity and EEO laws.

Question 9

Priam Designs Inc. is recruiting fashion designers through LinkedIn. This recruiting approach typically provides direct access to the _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Priam Designs Inc. is recruiting fashion designers...

Question 10

Which of the following performance criteria is a quantitative measure of a recruitment process outsourcing firm?

Accepted Answer

Time to fill is a quantitative measure of the time it takes to fill a position, from the time the requisition is opened to the time the position is filled.

Question 11

Which of the following candidates has the highest probability of being rejected by a U.S. organization that follows ethical HR practices and recruits nontraditional diverse workers?

Accepted Answer

Organizations following ethical HR practices and focusing on diversity are unlikely to reject candidates based on age, race, disability, or family status, as seen in options A, B, and C. However, the lack of a U.S. visa for the Danish woman (D) presents a legal barrier to employment, making her the most likely to be rejected.

Question 12

The designation EEO/M-F/AA/ADA in the employment advertisements of an employer indicates that:

Accepted Answer

The initials EEO stand for Equal Employment Opportunity, which means that the employer has a policy of complying with equal employment regulations. M-F stands for Male-Female, which means that the employer considers both males and females for the job without discrimination. AA stands for Affirmative Action, which means that the employer will take measures to ensure that their workforce is diverse and includes individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups. ADA stands for Americans with Disabilities Act, which means that the employer is committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Overall, these designations reflect the employer's commitment to diversity and compliance with equal employment laws.

Question 13

One advantage of leasing employees is that:

Accepted Answer

Leasing employees through a professional employer organization (PEO) can offer them access to a broader range of benefits, such as health insurance and retirement plans, which might be more competitive or comprehensive than what small businesses could afford or choose to offer on their own. This is because PEOs can pool employees from multiple companies to negotiate better rates and plans.

Question 14

Studies have shown that women are more likely to apply for a job when the job ad contains the word _____.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that women are more likely to apply for a job when the job ad contains words such as "responsible," "dedicated," or "committed," as these words are seen as less gender-biased and more inclusive of both men and women. Using words like "aggressive" or "assertive" may deter some women from applying, as these words are often associated with masculine traits. "Determined" may also be seen as gender-neutral, but it is not as commonly used in job ads.

Question 15

In the context of labor markets, _____ consists of all persons who are actually evaluated for selection.

Accepted Answer

The applicant pool refers to all individuals who are evaluated for selection in a given job market. This includes both active job seekers as well as passive candidates who may not be actively seeking employment but are open to job opportunities.

Question 16

The process of generating a pool of qualified applicants for organizational jobs is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The process of generating a pool of qualified applicants for organizational jobs is called recruiting. Requisitioning is the process of requesting personnel or materials, pre-screening is a step in the recruitment process, and summoning is not a term typically used in this context.

Question 17

Which of the following is a major reason why employers use independent contractors?

Accepted Answer

Employers can save a lot of money by using independent contractors because they do not have to provide benefits such as healthcare, paid time off, or retirement plans. This can result in significant cost savings for the employer.

Question 18

Angela is a self-employed graphic artist. She is usually hired by companies for special projects that last from a week to six months. Angela can be best described as a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

Angela's status as a self-employed graphic artist who is hired on a project basis suggests that she is an independent contractor, meaning she works for herself and provides services to clients on a contract basis rather than being employed by a company as a regular or full-time employee.

Question 19

The _____ includes all individuals available for selection if all possible recruitment strategies are used.

Accepted Answer

The labor force population includes all individuals who are available for selection when all possible recruitment strategies are used, including those who are unemployed, those who are employed but looking for a new job, and those who are not actively seeking employment but are willing to work if offered a job. The external labor market and recruitment pool may not include all potential candidates, and the internal labor market only includes current employees of the organization.

Question 20

Hugo Gonzalez, the CEO at Hugo Tech Inc., believes that male employees are likely to switch jobs more frequently than female employees. He instructs his HR team to favor female candidates over male candidates in the recruitment and selection process. Which of the following is most likely true of the recruitment practice at Hugo Tech?

Accepted Answer

The instruction to favor female candidates over male candidates is a form of gender discrimination and violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in employment. This recruitment practice is illegal and could lead to legal repercussions for Hugo Tech Inc.

Quiz 6: Recruiting High-Quality Talent