HRM 101 SELECTION

Which term refers to the process of choosing from a group of qualified applicants the individual best suited for a particular position.?

• recruitment

• Selection

• HR planning

• job bidding

Applicant tracking systems are primarily used for ________.

• A) generating legally appropriate interview questions

• B) sorting résumés from online job boards

• C) measuring the quality of applicants

• D) tracking HR manager requisitions

Applicant tracking systems are primarily used for ________.

• A) generating legally appropriate interview questions

• B) sorting résumés from online job boards

• C) measuring the quality of applicants

• D) tracking HR manager requisitions

The purpose of ________ is to help a company manage potential and actual applicants in an organized manner.

• A) applicant tracking

• B) candidate relationship management

• C) human capital metrics

• D) work-sample validity

Applicant tracking systems are primarily used for ________.

• A) generating legally appropriate interview questions

• B) sorting résumés from online job boards

• C) measuring the quality of applicants

• D) tracking HR manager requisitions

What is the length of the typical probationary period?

• A) 30 to 60 days

• B) 60 to 90 days

• C) 90 to 180 days

• D) one year

Which of the following is the primary factor that determines the success or failure of a company?

• A) visionary business strategy

• B) high-tech control systems

• C) sound organizational structure

• D) competent employees

The selection process typically begins with the ________.

• A) application review

• B) employment interview

• C) background check

• D) preliminary interview

Carlos, an HR manager, has reviewed the applications and résumés of five candidates for a data analyst position at his firm. Which of the following is the most likely next step that Carlos will take in the selection process?

• A) interviewing applicants for prescreening

• B) having applicants take physical exams

• C) checking applicants' references

• D) giving applicants selection tests

What is a software application designed to help an enterprise select employees more efficiently?

• A) applicant tracking system

• B) selection tracking process

• C) cognitive aptitude test

• D) job selection system