CHAPTER 4

Which of the following is true regarding mobility paths?

• hierarchical mobility paths are primarily lateral in direction

• hierarchical mobility paths make it easy to identify where to look for applicants in an organization

• alternative mobility paths may move in any direction

• parallel tracks allow a person to pursue one primary career track and a second career track of less importance

A lattice mobility path is __________.

• characterized by upward, lateral, and downward movement

• found mostly within the external recruitment process

• used in conjunction with union contracts

• concerned with management level recruitment only

An open system of internal recruitment can be expected to minimize _________.

• competition among employees

• scrutiny of job qualifications

• overlooking talent

• low morale among those not advanced

Under a closed internal recruitment system, which of the following is not likely to occur?

• speed of decisions is faster than with open systems

• contacted employees are immediately given preference under such a system

• managers have less influence over the ultimate decision

• overall effectiveness of the system in identifying qualified applicants will drop

KSAOs which are used in making advancement decisions are stored in __________.

• job descriptions

• job specifications

• talent management systems

• ability inventories

Which of the following is true regarding closed internal recruitment systems?

• employees are made aware of all job openings

• they are very inefficient

• they are not costly to implement

• they are very time-consuming to implement

Job postings influence the recruitment process by _________.

• clarifying requirements of the job

• reducing competition for the job

• eliminating external sources from consideration

• reducing the need for formal applications

Why might an organization use internal temporary pools?

• to decrease accountability for personnel errors

• to avoid paying agency feels to temporary help agencies

• to provide a buffer against lawsuits

• both to decrease accountability for personnel errors and to provide a buffer against lawsuits

Which of the following statements regarding talent management systems is (are) true?

• talent management systems are maintained by the employee

• talent management systems simplify record keeping

• talent management systems reduce the need for supervisory judgment in promotion decisions

• talent management systems require a user-friendly data base for effective use

A ______________ provides employees with opportunities to fill out interest inventories, explore career options, and discuss plans with counselors

• job-talk center

• succession plan

• lattice career path

• career development center