Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding cost per hire?
A) If employment agencies consistently show higher cost per hire than the firm's Internet recruiting for applicants of equivalent quality, then the HR director should consider dropping the employment agencies.
B) Pushing to lower cost per hire may negatively affect the quality of the applicants available.
C) Cost per hire should include only direct costs of recruiting.
D) Cost per hire will vary by the type of job.

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Cost per hire should include both direct and indirect costs of recruiting, such as advertising, recruiter salaries, referral bonuses, and applicant screening expenses. Not including these indirect costs can lead to an inaccurate assessment of the true cost per hire.

Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Regarding Cost Per