U3 HR Methods of Recruitment

What is the primary role of the Human Resources (HR) department in a business?

• Managing employees

• Managing finances

• Managing marketing

• Managing sales

What is the purpose of recruitment methods in a company?

• To improve the company's marketing strategy

• To increase the company's revenue

• To find the correct staff to apply and work for a company

• To manage the company's finances

What is an intranet?

• A public website accessible to everyone

• A private website accessible only to employees in a business

• A social media platform for businesses

• A government website for businesses

What is a potential disadvantage of hiring staff internally?

• Smaller candidate pool than external

• Higher advertising costs

• More extensive training required

• Increased employee motivation

What is a benefit of internal recruitment related to employee motivation?

• Employees feel they can be promoted

• Employees feel less secure in their jobs

• Employees are less likely to apply for new roles

• Employees require more training

Which of the following is a disadvantage of internal recruitment?

• It increases the candidate pool

• It is more expensive than external recruitment

• It requires more advertising

• No new ideas or fresh blood is brought into the business

What is a key advantage of internal recruitment related to company knowledge?

• Staff already know how the company works

• It brings in new ideas

• It increases the candidate pool

• It requires more training

What is a key reason for using external recruitment when a business is growing?

• It is cheaper than internal recruitment

• There are no suitable internal applicants

• It requires less training

• It decreases employee motivation

What is the term used for a scout approaching employees that a business wishes to hire?

• Recruitment Agencies

• Headhunting

• Careers Fairs

• Online

Which recruitment method involves advertising job vacancies in general circulation publications?

• Trade Journals

• Newspapers

• Online

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