Question 1

Bryan is the recruiting specialist for an online retailing company in Missouri. He used all types of recruiting techniques available to him to fill nineteen job openings. Using these techniques, exactly nineteen applicants with the minimum qualifications were found and all the candidates accepted the job offer. Which of the following is true about this scenario?

Accepted Answer

Since the number of applicants exactly matches the number of job openings and all accepted the offers, there is no need for a selection process.

Question 2

The _____ pool consists of all persons who are actually evaluated for selection.

Accepted Answer

The applicant pool is the group of individuals who have applied for the job and are actually evaluated for selection. The selection pool is not a commonly used term in HR, while the labor pool refers to the total workforce available in a particular area or industry, and the talent pool refers to the group of individuals with specific skills or abilities that may be of interest to an employer.

Question 3

The major saving in time generated by Internet recruiting compared with traditional recruiting is the time taken:

Accepted Answer

Internet recruiting significantly reduces the time for communication between applicants and employers by enabling instant and efficient exchanges through digital platforms, unlike traditional methods that rely on slower communication channels.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true of Internet recruiting?

Accepted Answer

Internet recruiting allows employers to reach a vast and diverse audience, thereby generating a large pool of applicants.

Question 5

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 able and willing to work, including those who are currently employed and those who are job seekers. It represents the largest pool of potential candidates and would include all individuals available for selection if all possible recruitment strategies were used. The external labor market refers specifically to the portion of the labor force population that is not currently employed by the organization. The recruitment pool and applicant population are subsets of the labor force population and refer to those who have expressed interest in the organization and/or applied for a specific job opening.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of external sources of recruitment?

Accepted Answer

External sources of recruitment involve hiring individuals from outside the organization. In this case, the salon is hiring a new cashier through Internet recruitment, which is an external source.

Question 8

John's Medical is recruiting for the post of an oncology nurse practitioner. It would be most effective for John's Medical to advertise:

Accepted Answer

Advertising on the website of the oncology nurse practitioner professional organization targets a specific audience of qualified professionals who are likely to be interested in and suitable for the position.

Question 9

Exclusive use of the Internet for recruiting can reduce the diversity of an employer's applicant population because:

Accepted Answer

Individuals from lower socioeconomic groups may have limited access to the Internet, which means exclusive use of the Internet for recruiting may exclude them from the applicant pool. This can result in reduced diversity in the employer's applicant population. The other options provided are incorrect as they either contradict or do not address the question.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true of job boards?

Accepted Answer

Job boards are platforms that allow job seekers to search and apply for job openings posted by multiple employers. They enable efficient and convenient job search by allowing job seekers to submit their résumés to multiple employers at once. Therefore, option A is the correct statement. Option B is not true, as job boards are intended to provide accurate and relevant information about job openings. Option C is also not necessarily true, as individual performance levels can vary regardless of the recruitment platform used. Option D is not true, as job boards offer access to a large pool of candidates, including both active and passive job seekers.

Question 11

Edison Inc., an electrical utility company, is moving from using only traditional sources of electricity to promoting the use of solar and wind power. It is one of the first utilities in the country to move heavily to solar and wind-generated electricity. Which of the following steps should the HR director take in order to cope with these new technologies at Edison Inc.?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Edison Inc., an electrical utility company, is...

Question 12

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of regular staffing?

Accepted Answer

Regular staffing involves using traditional employees who are hired directly by the company and are on their payroll. This is different from independent contractors who are not considered employees and work on a contract basis. The "try before you buy" approach and avoiding litigation associated with termination are not defining characteristics of regular staffing, but rather potential benefits or strategies associated with it.

Question 13

In which of the following situations would the use of temporary workers be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In which of the following situations would...

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Recruiting is the process of generating a pool of qualified applicants for organizational jobs. Requisitioning involves requesting or authorizing the filling of a job opening, pre-screening involves evaluating applicants' qualifications before they are invited for an interview, and summoning is not a commonly used term in the context of recruitment.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Angela is self-employed and hired for specific projects, indicating that she is working as an independent contractor.

Question 16

When compared to internal recruitment, an advantage of external recruiting is that:

Accepted Answer

External recruiting has the potential to generate larger applicant pools as the organization can attract candidates from a wider range of sources than just its internal employee pool. This can increase the chances of finding the best candidate for the job.

Question 17

Stacy, the HR manager of a bank, restricts her recruiting efforts for the post of loan officer to placing advertisements on the website of the American Banking Association. This will allow Stacy to determine the _____ for the job of loan officer.

Accepted Answer

The applicant population is the group of people who are qualified for and interested in the job of loan officer. By placing advertisements on the website of the American Banking Association, Stacy will be able to reach a large number of potential applicants who are already interested in working in the banking industry.

Question 18

Karl Graphics is conducting a vigorous recruiting campaign aimed at hiring 12 new employees within two weeks. This best exemplifies _____ recruiting.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Karl Graphics is conducting a vigorous recruiting...

Question 19

Patricia, an outstanding performer, was placed at Oliver & Co. by a temporary service firm for two months. Patricia's manager approaches Oliver & Co.'s HR Director with the request that she wants her as a regular employee. Given this scenario, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

The temporary agency contract typically includes a provision requiring the employer to pay a fee if they choose to hire the temporary employee as a regular employee. Option B is incorrect as OSHA regulations apply to all employees regardless of their employment status. Option C is incorrect as temporary employees may receive a higher hourly rate to offset the lack of benefits, but they are not typically paid a 40% premium. Option D is incorrect as there is no ethical obligation to not hire temporary employees provided by an agency for regular employment.

Question 20

Which of the following would be an advantage for the U.S. organizations that do not want to outsource their work overseas?

Accepted Answer

Advancements in American worker productivity can make it more cost-effective and efficient for U.S. organizations to keep work domestically, reducing the need to outsource overseas.

Quiz 4: Staffing: Recruiting and Selection