Question 1

A targeted message for internal recruits points out how the job matches the needs of the applicant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is true regarding an open internal recruitment system?

Accepted Answer

A)   employees are made aware of all job openings.
B)   they use a job posting and job bidding system.
C)   they often lead to uncovering "hidden talent."
D)   all of these are correct.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Some of the features of hierarchical mobility paths include:

Accepted Answer

A)   they are easier to administer
B)   the prospect of promotions can motivate employees
C)   they may not be useful in flat organizational structures
D)   all of theseE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

If only an external recruitment search is conducted,the morale of existing employees may be reduced when they feel that they have been passed over for a promotion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following have contributed to the Glass Ceiling?

Accepted Answer

A)   rising interest rates
B)   lack of outreach recruitment practices
C)   frequent updating of organizational records
D)   legal definition contradictionsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following statements regarding talent management systems is(are) true?

Accepted Answer

A)   talent management systems are maintained by the employee
B)   talent management systems simplify record keeping
C)   talent management systems reduce the need for supervisory judgment in promotion decisions
D)   talent management systems require a user-friendly data base for effective useE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Targeted recruiting messages are especially appropriate for internal applicants when they move to an unknown job,a newly created job,or a new geographic area,including an international assignment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

From a legal standpoint,it can be said that ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the EEOC is more concerned about external recruitment procedures than internal ones
B)   revised Order No.4 does not deal with seniority
C)   promotions based on subjective assessments of who is more senior are not likely to be supported in court
D)   existence of "bona fide" seniority systems facilitates compliance on EEO/AA mattersE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Perceived fairness of internal recruiting processes is extremely important because those who are not given job opportunities will still have an ongoing relationship with the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Affirmative Action Programs Regulations specifically address internal recruitment as part of the federal contractor's AAP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Closed internal recruitment systems are very efficient to administer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The first stage of developing a talent management system is identifying the KSAOs required for all jobs in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

As a result of rising recruiting,selection,training,and development costs,companies are increasingly looking externally to staff positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Under a closed internal recruitment system,employees are not made aware of job vacancies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements regarding talent management systems is true.

Accepted Answer

A)   they are usually based on paper files
B)   they are seen as a historical tool that is not used much any more
C)   they are increasingly integrated with all of an organization's human resources information systems
D)   they are almost always cheap and easy to maintainE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

A lattice mobility path is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   characterized by upward,lateral,and downward movement
B)   found mostly within the external recruitment process
C)   used in conjunction with union contracts
D)   concerned with management level recruitment onlyE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Under a parallel track system,the job titles and salaries of technical specialists are treated as hierarchically arranged.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Job postings are effective internal recruitment tools because they _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   resemble and support external messages
B)   are efficient in matching employees to organizational needs
C)   reduce record keeping
D)   are far easier to prepare than external messagesE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Research suggests that procedures followed for internal recruiting and other personnel practices can be almost as important as the outcome of the decisions themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An open system of internal recruitment can be expected to minimize _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   competition among employees
B)   scrutiny of job qualifications
C)   overlooking talent
D)   low morale among those not advancedE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 6: Internal Recruitment

A lattice mobility path is __________.

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An open system of internal recruitment can be expected to minimize _________.

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If only an external recruitment search is conducted,the morale of existing employees may be reduced when they feel that they have been passed over for a promotion.

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Targeted recruiting messages are especially appropriate for internal applicants when they move to an unknown job,a newly created job,or a new geographic area,including an international assignment.

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Which of the following have contributed to the Glass Ceiling?

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Some of the features of hierarchical mobility paths include:

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Perceived fairness of internal recruiting processes is extremely important because those who are not given job opportunities will still have an ongoing relationship with the organization.

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Research suggests that procedures followed for internal recruiting and other personnel practices can be almost as important as the outcome of the decisions themselves.

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A targeted message for internal recruits points out how the job matches the needs of the applicant.

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Under a parallel track system,the job titles and salaries of technical specialists are treated as hierarchically arranged.

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Closed internal recruitment systems are very efficient to administer.

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Job postings are effective internal recruitment tools because they _________.

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Which of the following statements regarding talent management systems is true.

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As a result of rising recruiting,selection,training,and development costs,companies are increasingly looking externally to staff positions.

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Which of the following is true regarding an open internal recruitment system?

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The Affirmative Action Programs Regulations specifically address internal recruitment as part of the federal contractor's AAP.

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Which of the following statements regarding talent management systems is(are) true?

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Under a closed internal recruitment system,employees are not made aware of job vacancies.

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From a legal standpoint,it can be said that ___________.

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The first stage of developing a talent management system is identifying the KSAOs required for all jobs in the organization.

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