week 8

Question 1

• Refers to the particular HRM process of selecting the right person for the right job based on certain specified criteria such as competencies, experience, and abilities.
• Is ruling out unqualified job seekers and choosing only those possessing the relevant qualifications inventory.

Answer 1

Employee Selection

Question 2

The series of steps may differ among organizations as well as the kind and extent of the vacancy to be filled.

Answer 2

The Selection Process

Question 3

Step 1

plays a primary role in the hiring decisions because it introduces a job seeker to the company while giving the employer preliminary facts about the job applicant

Answer 3

Application form

Question 4

Some suggestions to put in the application form

putting a date in an application form is a MUST. This allows employers to mark when the form was accomplished and gives them a clue when to put the form on file.

Answer 4

Application date

Question 5

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the form should show blank spaces for academic records but not the inclusive dates of attendance since that can be connected with age.

Answer 5

Educational background

Question 6

Some suggestions to put in the application form

virtually any question that focuses on work-related experiences are allowed.

Answer 6

Experience

Question 7

Some suggestions to put in the application form

queries regarding arrests alone are unacceptable. But questions about conviction and guilty pleadings are allowed.

Answer 7

Arrests and criminal history

Question 8

True or False

the application must state that answering “yes” will not necessarily disqualify the candidate?

Answer 8

Whether it will or not depends upon whether the conviction is job-related.

Question 9

Some suggestions to put in the application form

questions about —— —— are not permitted. However, it is permissible to inquire whether the individual is legitimately prohibited from being employed in a particular country. They must also provide supporting documents proving such

Answer 9

National origin

Question 10

Some suggestions to put in the application form

when stating names of ——, it is advisable to inform them in advance as a matter of ethics and respect.

Answer 10

References

Question 11

Some suggestions to put in the application form

this is likely to be a tricky area. Employers are not allowed to ask applicants questions designed to elicit information about the type, or seriousness of the disability. Questions about the ability of an individual to perform work roles, however, are acceptable.

Answer 11

Disabilities

Question 12

Step 2

its purpose is to eliminate applicants who are clearly unqualified on the basis of their apparent characteristics such as age, height, physical condition, years of experience, educational attainment, etc.

Answer 12

Initial Interview in the HR Department

Question 13

Step 3

• are necessary to predict the quality of the job candidate under certain circumstances.
• careful study should be made to determine what tests are suitable for measuring the aptitudes and abilities required by the various jobs in the firm.

Answer 13

Pre-employment Testing

Question 14

Step 4

a verification process in hiring where employers contact individuals who know the candidate (former supervisors, coworkers, etc.) to gather information about their work ethic, skills, and performance.

Answer 14

Reference/Background Check

Question 15

Reference/Background Check

most common way of checking the references of employees.

Answer 15

Phone call

Question 16

Reference/Background Check

are also used as long as they pertain to the job for which one is being hired.

Answer 16

Faxes, mail, email

Question 17

Reference/Background Check

is going beyond reference checks. It is a process whereby employers check the authenticity and accuracy of the information provided by the applicant in his or her resume, or during an interview.

Answer 17

Background checking

Question 18

Step 5

• has been conducted, the job candidate is deemed to be most qualified is endorsed to the unit or department that sent notice about the vacancy, and ultimately undergo a final interview with the unit or department manager.
• final decision is made and communicated to the Human Resource Department.

Answer 18

Supervisor/Team Interview

Question 19

Step 6

• are administered to ensure the company that the potential hire is physically able, with an overall excellent health condition
• employers want assurance that the applicant does not have any serious medical condition that will put him or her, and other employees at risk

Answer 19

Medical Exam/Drug Test

Question 20

Step 7

• Once all the above steps have been executed, it’s time to make the final hiring decision.
• To ensure your final decision is truly objective, double check your selection and hiring standards to make sure that the job fits the person.

Answer 20

Hiring Decision

Question 21

Step 8

it is smarter to have a written one on hand complete with the provisions of the job such as working conditions, compensation package, relationships, and even culture. Have it signed by the candidate and a deal is closed.

Answer 21

Job Offer

Question 22

Types of Pre-employment Tests

is a type of instrument specifically used to interrogate and investigate an applicant about certain events and determine whether if the individual is telling the truth or lying when responding to questions.

Answer 22

polygraph

Question 23

Types of Pre-employment Tests

is sometimes called a truth verification exam and questions normally focus on use of drugs, theft or other crimes.

Answer 23

Polygraph test

Question 24

Types of Pre-employment Tests

• This type of pre-employment test is meant to identify and measure an applicant’s honesty, dependability, and even work ethic.
• test is usually administered to applicants whose job includes handling money, or those the banking industry or sales and marketing

Answer 24

Honesty and Integrity Tests

Question 25

# Types of Pre-employment Tests * refers to the analysis of the handwriting of a person and is now also used to interpret a person’s character, personality, and emotional and intellectual capacity. * obtains a handwriting sample and assesses certain features such as slopes, size, and how the letters are positioned.

Answer 25

Graphology

Question 26

managers also demand the assessment of an individual’s physical strength. Practices from the past note that employers put more emphasis on stamina, vigor, height and weight as essential job requirements.

Answer 26

Physical Aptness

Question 27

* explicitly states that all pre-employment examinations should be rightfully relevant to the needs of the job. * should only be performed after the job offer has been made.

Answer 27

Medical Test

Question 28

* are randomly administered to applicants who belong to specific occupations like transportation, military defence, and in the aviation industry. * Urine, hair, saliva, and sweat testing are commonly used to detect signs of drug use.

Answer 28

Drug Test

Question 29

The aim of this pre-employment test is to gauge the person’s overall personality and behavioural traits.

Answer 29

Personality and interest inventories