Question 1

When choosing an executive search firm the HR manager should:
A) get a detailed employment success history from each potential search firm.
B) ensure that the search firm is compatible with the organisation's requirements and that their conduct will be professional.
C) ensure that the search firm understands the importance of the position to be filled.
D) seek recommendations from organisations that have used an executive search firm in the past.

Accepted Answer

Page 224. Applied. The process of selecting an executive search firm should involve the HR managers in a thorough review of the policies and procedures of the consultants to ensure that they have the requisite standard of professionalism and that will able to fulfil the needs of the organisation.

Question 2

Which of the following would be the first question that a HR manager should ask before the recruitment process commences?
A) Is there a genuine need for this job to be filled?
B) What is the job description for this role?
C) How will candidates be recruited?
D) What is the budget for filling this role?

Accepted Answer

Page 212. Applied. Before beginning the hiring process, HR managers should ensure that there is a genuine vacancy; that is, whether the job could be reallocated, whether the work is really necessary or whether the job could be outsourced to an external specialist.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage associated with using employee referrals as a source of job applicants?
A) Prizes and cash bonuses offered to existing employees can make the scheme expensive.
B) Reliance on employee referrals may raise EEO concerns.
C) This method may foster the development of cliques in the organisation.
D) Referring employees may become upset if their candidate is not hired.

Accepted Answer

Page 225. Applied. Prizes and cash bonuses may be offered to employees who recommend a candidate who is subsequently hired which can be significantly less expensive than recruiting via other sources.

Question 4

Which is NOT a reason that managers use the internet to undertake a job hunt?
A) The geographical scope of the job hunt is small.
B) A major pay increase is sought.
C) Both small and large companies are being canvassed.
D) A facility with internet navigation exists.

Accepted Answer

Page 227. Applied. If the geographical scope of the job hunt is wide then it the internet is a useful tool to use.

Question 5

Which of the following phrases used to describe the ideal candidate in an employment advertisement would be considered discriminatory?
A) 'A creative, energetic and vibrant sales director.'
B) 'An enthusiastic, dynamic sales officer.'
C) 'A mature sales manager with 20 years' experience.'
D) 'A sales graduate with the desire to learn.'

Accepted Answer

Page 218. Applied. Using such words as 'young' or 'mature' makes implicit references to age and as such is discriminatory.

Question 6

When words such as 'dynamic' and 'proactive' are used in advertisements for positions:
A) this is more likely to attract higher quality applicants for positions.
B) this acts as a screening device and weeds out non-suitable applicants.
C) there are likely to be claims that such words are discriminatory.
D) managers may be less likely to be attracted to such positions.

Accepted Answer

Page 218. Applied. Managers are likely to be put off by such hype words and to not apply for such positions.

Question 7

A US study found that which kind of employees were more dependable, had better attendance, were more loyal and were better employees than were their counterparts?
A) Disabled employees.
B) Female employees.
C) Older employees.
D) Migrant employees.

Accepted Answer

Page 233. Applied. People with disabilities were found to be more dependable, had better attendance, were more loyal and were better employees than were their counterparts.

Question 8

In order to modify a workplace to accommodate an employee with a disability, 80 per cent of companies would need to spend:
A) less than $500.
B) less than $1000.
C) less than $5000.
D) less than $10 000.

Accepted Answer

Page 233. Applied. 80 per cent of workplace adjustments cost less than $500 to accommodate people with disabilities.

Question 9

Which is NOT a problem faced by migrant workers in Australia?
A) Language and cultural barriers.
B) Lack of recognition of their qualifications.
C) Concentration in unskilled jobs with a lack of opportunity for advancement.
D) Low rates of unemployment.

Accepted Answer

Page 235. Applied. Migrant workers in Australia face high rates of unemployment.

Question 10

Evaluation of the recruitment activity is important for:
A) improving productivity of employees.
B) meeting strategic business objectives.
C) gathering soft data.
D) job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

Page 238. Applied. Evaluation of the recruitment activity is important for meeting strategic business objectives, controlling costs, satisfying EEO objectives, and improving recruiting performance.

Question 11

Critically discuss the advantages and disadvantages of organisations favouring internal recruitment over external recruitment.

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Question 12

A number of different approaches can be used for external recruitment. Discuss the pros and cons of these approaches and the situations in which they might be used.

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Question 13

It has been argued that it is important to evaluate the effectiveness of all recruiting activities. Critically discuss why this is so important and how an organisation would assess the effectiveness of its recruitment activities.

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Question 14

Effective recruitment is vital to the success of any organisation. Examine how an organisation can use recruitment to support its business strategy and objectives.

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Question 15

Discuss the groups in the labour force who face issues of discrimination in employment.

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Question 16

Discuss the pros and cons of use web recruiting and social networking sites as a method for job recruitment.

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Quiz 6: Recruiting Human Resources

When choosing an executive search firm the HR manager should:

Which of the following would be the first question that a HR manager should ask before the recruitment process commences?

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage associated with using employee referrals as a source of job applicants?

Which is NOT a reason that managers use the internet to undertake a job hunt?

Which of the following phrases used to describe the ideal candidate in an employment advertisement would be considered discriminatory?

When words such as 'dynamic' and 'proactive' are used in advertisements for positions:

A US study found that which kind of employees were more dependable, had better attendance, were more loyal and were better employees than were their counterparts?

In order to modify a workplace to accommodate an employee with a disability, 80 per cent of companies would need to spend:

Which is NOT a problem faced by migrant workers in Australia?

Evaluation of the recruitment activity is important for: