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chapter 6 Study

chapter 6
Terms in this set (68)

The Watson Wyatt study cited Strong financial performance

in the textbook suggests that
superior recruiting practices
are a strong indicator of which
of the following?

Many employers of choice are The concept of branding

applying which of the
following concepts in order to
strengthen their recruitment
activities?

What is the primary role of the To find qualified candidates

recruiter?

Today, organizations are an "employer of choice".

increasingly interested in being
known as

Defining the target audience, developing the

What does employer branding
employee value proposition, reinforcing the
involve?
employee value proposition

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chapter 6 is the process of

Recruitment false Study

searching out and hiring

qualified job applicants, which
begins with the identification of
current employees wanting a
job change. (t/f)

Proactive employers are trying true

to obtain a competitive
advantage in recruitment by
establishing themselves as
employers of choice through
employer branding. (t/f)

Employer branding is the image or impression of an

organization as an employer based on the benefits
of being employed by the organization. Employer
Describe what "employer
branding includes: defining the target audience and
branding" is with respect to the
what they want from an employer; developing the
recruitment process and
employee value proposition (why the organization
identify and describe what is
is desirable to work for); and communicating the
involved in employer branding.
brand by incorporating the value proposition into
(long)
all recruitment efforts. Three points for each
component and one point for the description of
employer branding.

Job openings are identified HR planning or manager request

through which of the
following?

What is the first step in the Identifying job openings

recruitment process?

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chapter 6 the job

Determining reviewing the job description and the job Study

requirements during the specifications and updating them, if necessary

recruitment process involves

According to the textbook, The current labour shortage

which of the following is likely
to be the most significant
constraint on recruiting activity
at this time?

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Which of the following would A Recruiter not being able to start recruiting
be an example of a constraint externally for a specified period, even if he or she is
that would result from a aware that there are no suitable internal candidates
promote-from-within policy?

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chapter 6 following
Which of the Employment equity plans Study

specifically addresses goals for

increasing recruitment from the
designated groups?

The final step in the generating a pool of qualified applicants

recruitment process is

1. Job openings are identified through HR planning

or manager request.
Identify and describe the four
2. The job requirements are determined.
main steps in the recruitment
3. Appropriate recruiting sources and methods are
process. (long)
chosen.
4. A pool of qualified candidates is generated.

Which of the following Using an applicant tracking system to code and log
provides an efficient means of data from an application form
collecting verifiable historical
data from candidates in a
standardized format?

Why is there an increase in the It reduces the risk of lost applications and increases
use of Application Tracking the exposure of the job ad.
Systems by employers?

What is one of the potential It can result in a large number of applicants putting
drawbacks of accepting online pressure on staff to manage the high volume.
job applications?

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chapter 6
Daniel completed an Biographical information blank Study

application form that focused

on his background,
experiences, and preferences,
such as his willingness to travel.
What type of application form
did Daniel complete?

Biographical information false

blanks can ask questions
relating to age, gender, and
race. (t/f)

What method would a Job posting

company be most likely to use
to inform current employees
about job opportunities?

How are skills inventories used Skills inventories are often used as a supplement to
with respect to job postings? job postings.

What is an advantage of job Provides every qualified employee with a chance

postings? for a transfer or promotion.

Unsuccessful job candidates may become

What is a disadvantage of job demotivated, demoralized, discontented, and
postings? unhappy if feedback is not communicated in a
timely and sensitive manner.

What is often consulted in Human resources records

order to ensure that qualified
individuals are notified,
individually, of vacant
positions?

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chapter 6 following is an
Which of the Skills inventories Study

internal recruitment tool?

Which of the following is an Potential cost savings resulting from hiring

advantage of external individuals who already have the required skills
recruitment?

Which of the following do Professional search firms

companies normally rely on
when hiring externally for an
executive-level position?

According to the data networking

presented in the textbook, the
most successful way to find a
job in Canada is through

What is the yield ratio in the The percentage of applicants that proceed to the
recruitment process? next stage of the recruitment/selection process

Using the ratios from a The number of applicants that must be generated in
recruiting yield pyramid, which order to hire the required number of new
of the following can be employees
determined?

the average number of days from when the

Time-lapse data refers to company initiates a recruitment method to when the
successful candidate begins to work.

According to the textbook, Online recruitment

which of the following is now
being used by the majority of
companies?

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chapter
According 6to the textbook, Internet job boards are vulnerable to privacy Study

what is one problem breaches.

associated with Internet job
boards?

Recruiters are increasingly the ability to source passive candidates who are not
using online networking sites actively looking for jobs
to source candidates. One
advantage of this source is

Many employers have social true

media strategies and career
pages that establish an online
presence highlighting the
benefits of working for them.
(t/f)

Which of the following best Employees that are happily employed

describes "passive job
seekers"?

Applicant tracking software is they can update their profiles online.

useful for active job seekers
because

Fake job postings can lead to Identity theft

which of the following?

Walk-ins and write-ins are an inexpensive recruitment method

Why are blind ads used in They allow for the hiring firm to remain confidential
recruitment?

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chapter 6 ads used in

Why are want They provide an accurate job description and the
Study

recruitment? company's name.

According to the data Newspapers or classified ads

presented in the textbook, the
least successful way to find a
job in Canada is through?

The biggest possible drawback potential for unintentional/systemic discrimination

associated with employee
referrals is the

Which of the following Nepotism is a preference for hiring relatives of

statements is most current employees.
characteristic of nepotism?

Nepotism is a problem most employee referrals

closely associated with

Co-op programs and true

internships have several
advantages. Because co-op
students and interns have been
exposed to the organization,
they are less likely to leave
shortly after permanent hire
than recruits with no previous
exposure to the firm. (t/f)

Recruiting through employee false

referrals is typically a very
expensive recruitment method.
(t/f)

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chapter
One of the6benefits of a virtual access to many candidates simultaneously across a
Study

career fair is wide geography.

Daniel Mohammed needs to Up to 5 points. Possible answers include: virtual

recruit 30 IT specialists in the career fairs, executive recruitment, co-op
next 90 days. These IT placements.
specialists can work remotely
once they are hired. What
recruitment methods do you
recommend Daniel use? (long)

As the HR Manager for a Educational institutions

company, you are hiring for a
position that requires some
formal training but relatively
little full-time work experience.
Which of the following
recruitment methods would be
the best choice in this
scenario?

Cooperative education and Educational institutions

field placement programs are
part of which traditional
networking method?

Human Resources and Skills Unemployed individuals

Development Canada
(HRSDC) primarily helps which
of the following?

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chapter 6 following do firms

Which of the An executive search firm Study

use to seek out middle- to

senior-level professional and
managerial employees?

You are a recruiter with a Professional and trade associations

software development firm and
are seeking to fill positions
requiring specialized skills in
computer programming as well
as relevant job experience.
Which of the following
recruitment sources or
methods would be most useful
to you?

Some firms, particularly in the Labour organizations

construction industry, obtain
recruits through union hiring
halls; this method is associated
with which way of accessing
candidates?

Which of the following An open house

methods is a retail firm looking
to staff an entire new store
most likely to utilize in order to
access candidates?

Non-permanent staff are also contingent workers

known as

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chapter
Temporary6agencies can be a true Study

useful source for recruiting

non-permanent, seasonal staff.
(t/f)

Relying on employee referrals true

can result in systemic
discrimination. (t/f)

One advantage of employee true

referrals is that, because there
are no advertising fees
involved, paying referral
rewards represents a low
recruiting cost. (t/f)

A disadvantage of using social false

networking sites as a
recruitment method is the cost
involved (t/f)

A risk of using social true

networking sites as a
recruitment method is that
disgruntled former employees
or customers may post
negative comments on the site.
(t/f)

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chapter 6 External recruitment may result in: Study

- generation of a larger pool of qualified

candidates, which may have a positive impact on
the quality of the selection decision
- availability of a more diverse pool of applicants,
which can assist in meeting employment equity
goals and timetables
- acquisition of skills or knowledge not currently
What are the advantages of
available within the organization and/or new ideas
external recruitment? (long)
and creative problem-solving techniques
- elimination of rivalry and competition caused by
employees jockeying for transfers and promotions,
which can hinder interpersonal and
interdepartmental cooperation
- potential cost savings resulting from hiring
individuals who already have the skills, rather than
providing extensive training

According to the textbook, strong work ethic

there are significant benefits
associated with hiring and
retaining older employees,
such as their

According to the textbook, Work-life balance and independence

which of the following are the
values that most appeal to
Generation X-ers?

It is illegal to use alternative false

publications targeted at
designated group members in
recruitment advertising. (t/f)

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