L3. RECRUITMENT & SELECTION. PPT

Question 1

2 key parts of the hiring process that allow companies to find and attract the best talent

Answer 1

recruitment and selection

Question 2

involves getting a job description in front of as many people as possible

Answer 2

recruitment

Question 3

involves narrowing down the pool until you’re left with the best person for the role

Answer 3

selection

Question 4

the process of generating a pool of qualified candidates for a particular job

Answer 4

recruitment

Question 5

recruitment goals

Answer 5

attract the qualified applicants
encourage unqualified applicants to self-select themselves out

Question 6

recruitment process (organization)

Answer 6

vacant or new position occurs
generate candidate pool via internal or external recruitment methods
evaluate candidates via selection process
impress candidates
make offer

Question 7

recruitment process (candidate)

Answer 7

receive education and choose occupation

acquire employment experience

search for job openings

apply for jobs

impress company during selection process

evaluate jobs and companies

accept or reject job offers

Question 8

strategic recruiting decisions

Answer 8

hr planning decisions
strategic recruiting decisions
decisions on recruiting sources/methods

Question 9

sources of recruitment

Answer 9

internal sources and external sources

Question 10

internal sources of recruitment

Answer 10

1. job posting and bidding
2. promotions and transfers
3. employees referrals
4. re-recruiting former employees and applicants
5. internal recruiting data base

Question 11

advantages of internal sources

Answer 11

1. morale of promotee
2. better assessment of abilities
3. lower cost for some jobs
4. motivator for good performance
5. causes a succession of promotions
6. have to hire only at entry level

Question 12

disadvantages of internal sources

Answer 12

1. inbreeding
2. possible morale problems of those not promoted
3. political infighting for promotions
4. need for management-development program

Question 13

external sources of recruitment

Answer 13

1. schools colleges and universities
2. labor unions
3. media sources
4. employment agencies

Question 13

advantages of external sources

Answer 13

1. new blood brings new perspectives
2. cheaper and faster than training
3. professionals
4. no group of political supporters in company
5. organization already
6. may bring new industry insights

Question 13

disadvantages of external sources

Answer 13

1. may not select someone who will fit the job or organization
2. may cause morale problems for internal
3. candidates not selected
4. longer adjustment or orientation time

Question 14

internet recruiting methods

Answer 14

1. job boards
2. employer web sites

Question 15

advantages of internet recruiting methods

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1. cost savings
2. time savings
3. expanded pool of applicants

Question 16

disadvantages of internet recruiting methods

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1. more unqualified applicants
2. additional work for HR staff members
3. many applicants are not seriously seeking employment
4. access limited or unavailable to some applicants

Question 17

recruiting evaluation

Answer 17

1. quantity of applicants
2. quality of applicants
3. yield ratio
4. evaluating recruiting costs and benefits

Question 18

as the goal of a good recruitment program is to generate a large pool of applicants from which to choose, it is a natural place to begin evaluation

Answer 18

quantity of applicants

Question 19

the issue arises as to whether or not the qualifications of the applicant pool are sufficient to fill the job openings. do the applicants meet job specification and do they perform the jobs well after hire?

Answer 19

quality of applicants

Question 20

comparison of the number of applicants at one stage of the recruiting process to the number at the next stage

Answer 20

yield ratio

Question 21

constraints on recruitment

Answer 21

1. image of the company
2. attractiveness of job
3. internal organizational policy
4. recruitment cost

Question 22

process of making a hire or no hire decision regarding each applicant for a job

Answer 22

selection

Question 23

process of choosing qualified individuals who are available to fill the positions in organization

Answer 23

selection

Question 24

basic selection area

Answer 24

formal education experience and past performance physical characteristics personality characteristics

Question 25

selection methods

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1. testing 2. gathering information 3. interviewing

Question 26

measure knowledge, skill, and ability, as well as other characteristics such as personality traits

Answer 26

testing

Question 27

testing types

Answer 27

1. cognitive ability test 2. personality test 3. physical ability test 4. integrity test 5. drug test 6. work sample testing

Question 28

measures the learning, understanding, and ability to solve problems

Answer 28

cognitive ability testing

Question 29

assesses muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, and coordination

Answer 29

physical ability testing

Question 30

measures the patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior

Answer 30

personality testing

Question 31

designed to assess the likehood that applicants will be dishonest or engage in illegal activity

Answer 31

integrity testing

Question 32

normally requires applicants to provide required sample that is tested for illegal substances

Answer 32

drug testing

Question 33

measures performance on some element of the job

Answer 33

work sample testing

Question 34

types of interviews

Answer 34

1. structured interviews 2. unstructured interviews

Question 35

2 types of structured interviews

Answer 35

situational behavioral

Question 36

selection method that uses a list of predetermined questions. all applicants are asked the same set questions.

Answer 36

structured interviews

Question 37

type of situational interview, in which the interviewer asks questions about what the applicant would do in a hypothetical situation

Answer 37

situational interview

Question 38

type of structured interview, in which the questions focus on the applicant's behavior in past situations

Answer 38

behavioral interview

Question 39

selection methods that includes interviews with open ended questions and more on about "tell me about yourself"

Answer 39

unstructured interviews