Question 1

Why is it important to know the time frame for strategic recruiting?

Accepted Answer

A)   It helps to identify the applicant pool for legal purposes,and also informs the techniques that will be used
B)   It is mostly useful for legal purposes
C)   It helps to deflect internal criticism for HR managers worried about time pressure
D)   Although defining the time frame for strategic recruiting is done fairly often,it isn't actually all that informative or usefulE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is not required for someone to be considered an internet application?

Accepted Answer

A)   the individual submits an expression of an interest in employment
B)   the employer considers the individual for employment in a particular position
C)   the individual possesses the basic qualifications for the position
D)   evidence of a visit to the physical employment siteE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

A study of the best practices of the Web sites of 140 high-profile organizations indicates that one of the features of a high-impact Web site is _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   a job cart function
B)   personal search engines
C)   self-assessment inventories
D)   all of theseE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which method of recruiting is designed to be used when an organization is seeking a specific set of KSAOs?

Accepted Answer

A)   realistic
B)   targeted
C)   considerate
D)   brandedE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

A recruitment guide is an informal set of principles suggesting,but not proscribing,how recruiting might proceed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

With an open recruitment approach,organizations cast a wide net to identify potential applicants for specific job openings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

OFCCP suggested actions for the recruitment process include ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   encourage white male employees to refer job applicants
B)   carefully select and train all personnel included in staffing
C)   eliminate the use of job descriptions
D)   none of theseE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Making organizational websites compatible with screen readers is a very expensive proposition,but it is required for compliance with the ADA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Applicants also see recruiting processes as more fair if they have an opportunity to perform or demonstrate their ability to do the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A recruitment guide is _________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   a formal document that authorizes the filling of a job opening
B)   a flowchart that enumerates costs of each selection tool
C)   a document that details the process to be followed to attract applicants to a job
D)   a description of the costs and benefits of various methods of selectionE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is not a good way to manage the recruiting process for optimal legal defense?

Accepted Answer

A)   require a formal application from all who seek to be considered
B)   require that the applicant indicate the precise position applied for
C)   keep applications on hold or on file for future consideration
D)   keep track of applicants who drop out of the processE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Legally,an applicant is a person who has indicated an interest in being considered for hiring,promotion,or other employment opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If a recruiting search is too narrow,the organization will likely be engaged in a long-term process of looking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Research has shown that greater employer involvement with prospective applicants does little to improve the image of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The OFCCP provides very specific,strict guidelines for recruitment activities for organizations with affirmative action programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The more broadly transmitted the organization's search methods,the more likely that a ____________ will be attracted to apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   a highly eager group of applicants
B)   relatively homogeneous population of individuals
C)   uniformly high quality of individuals
D)   large number of individualsE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Which of the following communication media is marked by low richness and high cost,but also with an especially broad audience of potential applicants?

Accepted Answer

A)   recruitment brochures
B)   word of mouth
C)   advertising
D)   organizational websitesE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Outplacement firms offer employees who are losing their jobs assistance finding new jobs in the form of counseling and training to help facilitate a good person/job match.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

There has not been any research on the effectiveness of various recruitment sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Personal warmth and knowledge of the job are the two most important recruiter characteristics for attracting applicants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: External Recruitment

Which of the following is not required for someone to be considered an internet application?

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A recruitment guide is an informal set of principles suggesting,but not proscribing,how recruiting might proceed.

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Research has shown that greater employer involvement with prospective applicants does little to improve the image of the organization.

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Making organizational websites compatible with screen readers is a very expensive proposition,but it is required for compliance with the ADA.

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Which of the following is not a good way to manage the recruiting process for optimal legal defense?

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Personal warmth and knowledge of the job are the two most important recruiter characteristics for attracting applicants.

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Outplacement firms offer employees who are losing their jobs assistance finding new jobs in the form of counseling and training to help facilitate a good person/job match.

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Which method of recruiting is designed to be used when an organization is seeking a specific set of KSAOs?

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Why is it important to know the time frame for strategic recruiting?

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Which of the following communication media is marked by low richness and high cost,but also with an especially broad audience of potential applicants?

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With an open recruitment approach,organizations cast a wide net to identify potential applicants for specific job openings.

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OFCCP suggested actions for the recruitment process include ______________.

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There has not been any research on the effectiveness of various recruitment sources.

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If a recruiting search is too narrow,the organization will likely be engaged in a long-term process of looking.

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The OFCCP provides very specific,strict guidelines for recruitment activities for organizations with affirmative action programs.

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A recruitment guide is _________________________.

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A study of the best practices of the Web sites of 140 high-profile organizations indicates that one of the features of a high-impact Web site is _____________.

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Applicants also see recruiting processes as more fair if they have an opportunity to perform or demonstrate their ability to do the job.

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Legally,an applicant is a person who has indicated an interest in being considered for hiring,promotion,or other employment opportunities.

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The more broadly transmitted the organization's search methods,the more likely that a ____________ will be attracted to apply.

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