Question 1

Define the term "rerecruiting." Explain how a firm can utilize this form of recruitment.

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Former employees and applicants represen...

Question 2

The success base rate is a long-term measure of whether the HR function has provided productive, long-term employees for an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of regular staffing?

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A)   It uses workers who are traditional employees.
B)   It uses independent contractors.
C)   Companies can utilize the "try before you buy" approach.
D)   Companies can avoid litigation associated with the termination of workers.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Internet recruiting generates high numbers of applicants and increases work for HR staff far beyond traditional recruiting methods.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the building trade, unions can best benefit employers by providing:

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A)   apprenticeship programs.
B)   providing interesting "employment games" online.
C)   pre-screening for job seekers.
D)   providing competitive wage scales for jobs.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

General job fairs are primarily preferred by employers who are involved in continuous efforts to recruit.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

There are instances of companies that begin to attract students with capabilities while those students are in high school by encouraging them to participate in engineering internships during summers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What can a recruiter learn from calculating the acceptance rate?

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A)   Whether recruiters can "close the deal" with top candidates
B)   The proportion of candidates who are of acceptable quality
C)   The cost effectiveness of the organization's internal mobility
D)   The competitiveness of the organization's salary structureE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

Bryan is the recruiting specialist for an online retailing company in Missouri. He used all types of recruiting techniques available to him to fill nineteen job openings. Using these techniques, exactly nineteen applicants with the minimum qualifications were found and al the candidates accepted the job offer. Which of the following is true about this scenario?

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A)   The yield ratio will be 50%.
B)   A selection process is not necessary in the given scenario.
C)   The acceptance rate in this scenario is 60%.
D)   The labor market in this area can be described as "loose."E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Angela is a self-employed graphic artist. She is usually hired by companies for special projects that lasts from a week to six months. Angela can be best described as a(n) :

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A)   independent contractor.
B)   undocumented worker.
C)   regular employee.
D)   full-time employee.E) All of the above
F) A) and D) A

Question 11

Stacy, the HR manager of a bank, restricts her recruiting efforts for the post of loan officer to placing advertisements on the Web site of the American Banking Association. This will allow Stacy to determine the _____ for the job of loan officer.

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A)   applicant population
B)   labor force population
C)   applicant pool
D)   entire labor marketE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

What are the actions that a firm should take in order to recruit a diverse workforce?

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A broad range of factors applies to recr...

Question 13

Define the term employment brand.

Accepted Answer

The employment brand or image of an organization is the view both employees and outsiders have of the organization. Organizations that are seen as desirable employers are better able to attract qualified applicants than are those with poor reputations.

Question 14

Which of the following is the best way in which recruiters can easily and accurately track responses to advertisements in various media?

Accepted Answer

A)   Use only a few selected media.
B)   Ask applicants where they learned of the position.
C)   Ask applicants which media they found most effective.
D)   Use different contact names, e-mail addresses, or phone number codes in each ad.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is a feature of school and college recruiting?

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A)   Vocational colleges and technical schools often have cooperative programs with employers that funnel quality students into regular jobs.
B)   College recruiting is one of the least expensive recruitment methods.
C)   Companies who target minority students before they graduate are likely to be violating EEO laws.
D)   School and college recruiting is a type of internal recruitment.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

An automated job posting system that automatically contacts internal candidates by company e-mail is an effective method for keeping good employees from looking outside the company for advancement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Exclusive use of the Internet for recruiting can reduce the diversity of an employer's applicant population because:

Accepted Answer

A)   it will only attract the attention of retirees who are interested in seeking new employment opportunities.
B)   individuals from lower socioeconomic groups mostly have limited access to the Internet.
C)   the use of terminology such as "young and enthusiastic" is restricted.
D)   it excludes retirees who are interested in seeking new employment opportunities.E) None of the above
F) B) and C) B

Question 18

Rerecruiting former employees is a way of avoiding "inbreeding" while still using an internal recruiting source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Contingency firms charge a client a set fee whether or not the contracted search is successful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When compared to internal recruitment, an advantage of external recruiting is that:

Accepted Answer

A)   its selection process is more rigorous.
B)   it takes lesser time and resources.
C)   recruited employees often require more orientation efforts.
D)   it has the potential to generate larger applicant pools.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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Define the term "rerecruiting." Explain how a firm can utilize this form of recruitment.

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The success base rate is a long-term measure of whether the HR function has provided productive, long-term employees for an organization.

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Which of the following is a defining characteristic of regular staffing?

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Internet recruiting generates high numbers of applicants and increases work for HR staff far beyond traditional recruiting methods.

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In the building trade, unions can best benefit employers by providing:

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General job fairs are primarily preferred by employers who are involved in continuous efforts to recruit.

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There are instances of companies that begin to attract students with capabilities while those students are in high school by encouraging them to participate in engineering internships during summers.

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What can a recruiter learn from calculating the acceptance rate?

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Angela is a self-employed graphic artist. She is usually hired by companies for special projects that lasts from a week to six months. Angela can be best described as a(n) :

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Stacy, the HR manager of a bank, restricts her recruiting efforts for the post of loan officer to placing advertisements on the Web site of the American Banking Association. This will allow Stacy to determine the _____ for the job of loan officer.

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What are the actions that a firm should take in order to recruit a diverse workforce?

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Define the term employment brand.

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The employment brand or image of an organization is the view both employees and outsiders have of the organization. Organizations that are seen as desirable employers are better able to attract qualified applicants than are those with poor reputations.

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An automated job posting system that automatically contacts internal candidates by company e-mail is an effective method for keeping good employees from looking outside the company for advancement.

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Rerecruiting former employees is a way of avoiding "inbreeding" while still using an internal recruiting source.

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Contingency firms charge a client a set fee whether or not the contracted search is successful.

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When compared to internal recruitment, an advantage of external recruiting is that:

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Define the term "rerecruiting." Explain how a firm can utilize this form of recruitment.

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The success base rate is a long-term measure of whether the HR function has provided productive, long-term employees for an organization.

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Which of the following is a defining characteristic of regular staffing?

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Internet recruiting generates high numbers of applicants and increases work for HR staff far beyond traditional recruiting methods.

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In the building trade, unions can best benefit employers by providing:

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General job fairs are primarily preferred by employers who are involved in continuous efforts to recruit.

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There are instances of companies that begin to attract students with capabilities while those students are in high school by encouraging them to participate in engineering internships during summers.

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What can a recruiter learn from calculating the acceptance rate?

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Angela is a self-employed graphic artist. She is usually hired by companies for special projects that lasts from a week to six months. Angela can be best described as a(n) :

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Stacy, the HR manager of a bank, restricts her recruiting efforts for the post of loan officer to placing advertisements on the Web site of the American Banking Association. This will allow Stacy to determine the _____ for the job of loan officer.

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What are the actions that a firm should take in order to recruit a diverse workforce?

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Define the term employment brand.

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Which of the following is the best way in which recruiters can easily and accurately track responses to advertisements in various media?

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Which of the following is a feature of school and college recruiting?

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An automated job posting system that automatically contacts internal candidates by company e-mail is an effective method for keeping good employees from looking outside the company for advancement.

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Exclusive use of the Internet for recruiting can reduce the diversity of an employer's applicant population because:

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Rerecruiting former employees is a way of avoiding "inbreeding" while still using an internal recruiting source.

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Contingency firms charge a client a set fee whether or not the contracted search is successful.

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When compared to internal recruitment, an advantage of external recruiting is that:

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