Question 1

The pool of candidates for an opening must be _______________,otherwise the recruiting process does the company no good.

Accepted Answer

A)  pleasant
B)  likeable
C)  organized
D)  optimistic
E)  qualifiedF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 2

Sara is retiring next month.In addition to all the planning for her retirement party,the company has published an in-house advertisement for anyone who wants to apply for her job.This recruitment method is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  open recruitment
B)  targeted recruitment
C)  closed recruitment
D)  employee referralsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Patrick just completed the performance appraisals of three new statisticians.On the company's 4-point grading scale,the average score for the three statisticians was 3.0.The average of all statisticians in the organization was 3.5.The new recruits' __________ was 14 percent below average.

Accepted Answer

A)  new hire performance
B)  time required to hire
C)  cost per hire
D)  new hire turnoverE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

A good rule of thumb is to find about ________ job candidates for each open position in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  7 - 10
B)  15 - 25
C)  at least 50
D)  at least 100E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following is an advantage of relying on internal recruitment sources?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are likely to promote diversity in terms of race and sex.
B)  They minimize the impact of political considerations in the hiring decision.
C)  They are generally cheaper and faster than other means.
D)  They expose the organization to new ideas or new ways of doing business.
E)  They are well-suited to recruit specialized upper-level positions.F) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

Colleen has a short-term labor shortage.She needs to hire some workers quickly and does not have time to screen them herself.Her best external recruitment source would be ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  walk-ins
B)  educational institutions
C)  temporary agencies
D)  the internetE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 7

A company spent $10,000 in recruiting efforts,received 20 applications,and hired 10 people,what was the cost per hire?

Accepted Answer

A)  $100
B)  $500
C)  $1,000
D)  $5,000
E)  $10,000F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

The _____________ affects the HR Managers' ability to recruit new people into organizations.

Accepted Answer

A)  gender demographic
B)  age demographic
C)  social media environment
D)  social environmentE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

The cost of recruiting,selecting,and training a new employee is usually more than 100% of that employee's annual salary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The law in the United States requires that all companies use realistic job previews when recruiting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

It cost Acme Global $10,000 to hire five new Biofuels Processing Technicians.The cost per hire was ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  $10,000
B)  $5,000
C)  $2,000
D)  $1,000E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

What are the major mechanisms by which we evaluate the success of recruiting efforts? List each one and briefly describe it.

Accepted Answer

1. Time to fill: This measures the amoun...

Question 13

There are a series of __________ that affect HR Managers' ability to recruit individuals into the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  personal pressures
B)  external forces
C)  tax credits
D)  data spreadsheetsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

A good option for external recruiting for people with specific types of skills like senior operations managers would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  the local newspaper
B)  the internet
C)  employee referrals
D)  educational institutions
E)  specialized publicationsF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

During the recession,Company A laid off 45 employees.During the recovery,Company A hired those 45 back along with 5 new recruits.Within six months,only 25 of those employees still worked for Company A,3 of which are from the 5 new recruits.What is the new hire turnover ratio?

Accepted Answer

A)  50%
B)  40%
C)  60%
D)  20%
E)  10%F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

A job advertisement for a barista yielded 100 applications.Of those,60 had the basic qualifications required for the job.The yield ratio on the advertisement was ____ percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  10
B)  20
C)  40
D)  60E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

What is the biggest disadvantage of internal recruiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  The possibility of creating or perpetuating a strong resistance to change or the stifling of creativity and innovation
B)  The pool of applicants is significantly smaller
C)  An external candidate may have better qualifications for the job opening
D)  Internal employees may feel that they are entitled to the job whether or not they are qualified and capable
E)  An internal candidate may not have the same desire to perform as an external candidateF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is true of the use of internal recruitment sources?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research indicates that most organizational positions are filled internally.
B)  Internal recruitment has a demoralizing effect on employees.
C)  Internal recruiting may increase job satisfaction and organizational commitment.
D)  Temporary employees are the most common source for internal recruitment.
E)  Internal sources are most appropriate for specialized upper-level positions.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

In 2009,what percent of HR executives said that recruiting an increasing amount of temporary and part-time workers would continue in the future?

Accepted Answer

A)  30%
B)  48%
C)  63%
D)  59%
E)  28%F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 20

Nicole added up all her expenses for hiring six new logisticians,including advertising costs,relocation costs,and interview costs.She divided the total costs by six to get the _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  new hire performance
B)  cost per hire
C)  time required to hire
D)  yield ratioE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 5: Recruiting Job Candidates

In 2009,what percent of HR executives said that recruiting an increasing amount of temporary and part-time workers would continue in the future?

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The pool of candidates for an opening must be _______________,otherwise the recruiting process does the company no good.

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A good option for external recruiting for people with specific types of skills like senior operations managers would be:

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During the recession,Company A laid off 45 employees.During the recovery,Company A hired those 45 back along with 5 new recruits.Within six months,only 25 of those employees still worked for Company A,3 of which are from the 5 new recruits.What is the new hire turnover ratio?

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A job advertisement for a barista yielded 100 applications.Of those,60 had the basic qualifications required for the job.The yield ratio on the advertisement was ____ percent.

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A good rule of thumb is to find about ________ job candidates for each open position in the organization.

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The _____________ affects the HR Managers' ability to recruit new people into organizations.

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The cost of recruiting,selecting,and training a new employee is usually more than 100% of that employee's annual salary.

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Nicole added up all her expenses for hiring six new logisticians,including advertising costs,relocation costs,and interview costs.She divided the total costs by six to get the _________.

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It cost Acme Global $10,000 to hire five new Biofuels Processing Technicians.The cost per hire was ___________.

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Patrick just completed the performance appraisals of three new statisticians.On the company's 4-point grading scale,the average score for the three statisticians was 3.0.The average of all statisticians in the organization was 3.5.The new recruits' __________ was 14 percent below average.

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What is the biggest disadvantage of internal recruiting?

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Sara is retiring next month.In addition to all the planning for her retirement party,the company has published an in-house advertisement for anyone who wants to apply for her job.This recruitment method is known as __________.

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What are the major mechanisms by which we evaluate the success of recruiting efforts? List each one and briefly describe it.

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Which of the following is true of the use of internal recruitment sources?

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Which of the following is an advantage of relying on internal recruitment sources?

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A company spent $10,000 in recruiting efforts,received 20 applications,and hired 10 people,what was the cost per hire?

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There are a series of __________ that affect HR Managers' ability to recruit individuals into the organization.

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Colleen has a short-term labor shortage.She needs to hire some workers quickly and does not have time to screen them herself.Her best external recruitment source would be ___________.

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The law in the United States requires that all companies use realistic job previews when recruiting.

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