Chapter 8 Quiz Part 1

What is the advantage of internal recruitment?

• Brings in outside ideas

• Fills the vacancy quickly

• Avoids conflict between employees

• Provides a wider choice of applicants

What is a limitation of external recruitment?

• Takes longer to fill the position

• Employees are motivated by the chance for promotion

• Applicants already know how the business works

• Doesn't bring in outside ideas

What is the purpose of job analysis?

• Identifying the activities in a job and the skills needed

• Listing the key points about a job

• Identifying the strengths and weaknesses of applicants

• Bringing in outside ideas

What is included in a job description?

• Job title, key duties, responsibilities, and accountability

• Job title, key duties, responsibilities, and qualifications

• Job title, key duties, responsibilities, and experience

• Job title, key duties, responsibilities, and personal qualities

What is a person specification?

• A list of qualifications, skills, experience, and personal qualities

• A list of key duties and responsibilities

• A list of activities in a job and the skills needed

• A list of candidates chosen for an interview

What is a shortlist?

• A list of candidates chosen for an interview

• A list of key duties and responsibilities

• A list of activities in a job and the skills needed

• A list of qualifications, skills, experience, and personal qualities

What is a limitation of internal recruitment?

• Better candidate may be outside the business

• Conflict can occur between people who think they deserve the position

• Brings in outside ideas

• Requires induction training for outside hires

What is an advantage of external recruitment?

• Fills the vacancy quickly

• Applicants already know how the business works

• Avoids conflict between employees

• Brings in new ideas and can improve effectiveness

What is a limitation of job analysis?

• Takes longer to fill the position

• More expensive than internal recruitment

• Requires induction training for outside hires

• Doesn't bring in outside ideas

What is a disadvantage of external recruitment?

• Fills the vacancy quickly

• Applicants already know how the business works

• Avoids conflict between employees

• More expensive than internal recruitment