TAR Unit 1

Which one of the following is not one of the four common functions of Human Resource Planning?

• Understanding the Existing Workforce

• Forecasting for the Future

• Engaging the Employees

• Recruitment and Selection

The SGUnited Skills programme comprises a wide range of training courses to help Singaporeans acquire in-demand and emerging skills across several sectors, especially those with good hiring opportunities. This initiative will affect/influence recruitment and contribute to Manpower Planning.

Which of the following factors that contribute to Manpower Planning does it belong to?

• Economic Conditions

• Technological Advancements

• Workforce Demographics

• Government Regulations

Which of the following is not one of the guiding ethical principles for employers in the area of Talent Acquisition?

• Recruit and select based on merit.

• Treat employees fairly and with respect.

• Provide employees with fair opportunities for training and development based on their performance.

• Reward fairly based on ability, performance, contribution and experience.

Jamie is working with Company X as an Administrative Executive. She has applied for another position in the Marketing Department. This is an example of a/an

• Recruitment

• Transfer

• Promotion

• Employee Referral

Choon Huat is currently working with Company B. He learnt of an open position in the Purchasing Department and introduced his army buddy, Keith to apply for the job. Keith later informed him that he is successful in his application and will be starting work in 2 months. This is an example of a/an

• Transfer

• Promotion

• Employee Referrals

• Direct Recruitment

Identify some of the correct elements of a job description. (There are more than 1 correct answer)

• Job History

• Task Functions & Responsibilities

• Company History

• Job-Related Skills

• Scope and Limits of Authority

Strategy Development in Recruitment involves the consideration of

• employment methods and avenues

• employment of full-time and long/short term positions.

• employment supply and demand within the organisation.

• employment of training and development plans.

Proper Talent Acquisition is important because it prevents the following:

• Wasted resources; Lower staff morale; Loss in staff confidence

• Wasted resources; Lower staff engagement; Loss in staff confidence

• Wasted resources, Lower staff morale; loss in staff commitment

• Wasted resources; Lower staff engagement; Loss in staff commitment

Which of the following external sourcing methods require the engagement of a third-party partner? (There is more than 1 answer)

• Direct Recruitment

• Educational Institutions/Campus Placement

• Recruitment Agencies

• Media Advertisement

• Management Consultants

Beatrice would like to engage the help of a third-party partner for their recruitment advertisements. She is very concerned about the experience level and success rate of the agency. Which of the following factors

• Suitability for Position to Recruit

• Timeline for Recruitment

• Reliability of Sources

• Extensiveness of Geographical Coverage