Recruitment, Selection and Training of Workers

What is the purpose of a job analysis in the recruitment process?

• To set wages and salaries

• To identify and record tasks and responsibilities related to the job

• To prepare a job description

• To conduct interviews with prospective candidates

What is included in a job description?

• Training programs for employees

• Health and safety laws in the workplace

• Responsibilities and duties of the job

• Qualifications and expertise required by an employee

What is the difference between internal and external recruitment?

• External recruitment does not require advertising

• Internal recruitment saves time and money

• External recruitment involves hiring existing employees

• Internal recruitment is more expensive than external recruitment

What is a curriculum vitae (CV) used for in the recruitment process?

• To advertise job vacancies

• To detail qualifications and experience of a candidate

• To outline job specifications

• To conduct skills tests

What is the purpose of an interview in the selection process?

• To assess the applicant's ability to do the job

• To set wages and salaries for the job

• To advertise job vacancies

• To conduct on-the-job training

What is included in a contract of employment?

• Rights and responsibilities of workers

• Employee qualifications and expertise

• Health and safety regulations

• Job analysis and description

What is the purpose of induction training?

• To advertise job vacancies

• To introduce new employees to the firm's activities and procedures

• To conduct skills tests

• To outline job specifications

What is on-the-job training?

• Training away from the workplace

• Training by specialist trainers

• Training to specific business needs

• Training by watching experienced workers

What is the purpose of off-the-job training?

• To teach a broad range of skills

• To cost less than on-the-job training

• To be recognized training qualifications outside the business

• To ensure production from workers

What is workforce planning?

• Establishing the workforce needed for the foreseeable future

• Recruiting new employees for the business

• Training employees to be multi-skilled

• Downsizing the workforce due to falling demand