Recruitment and Selection

Bad hiring decisions can lead to ________.

• A higher costs

• B increased accidents

• C lower employee morale

• D All of the above

Which of the following statements is true?

• A Job analysis is a technique, whereby jobs are studied to identify the skills and knowledge needed to do the job.

• B Questionnaires are not the most popular technique for conducting a job analysis.

• C When an employee resigns, the vacancy must be filled.

• D A requisition form describes a job applicant's details.

All of the following are advantages of internal recruitment, except

• A applicants' employment records are readily available.

• B no induction costs are incurred.

• C employees' morale increases.

• D it leads to inbreeding.

Effective job advertisements are ________.

• A not too long

• B honest and attractive

• C sufficiently detailed to ensure only qualified applicants apply

• D all of the above

Which of the following statements is not true?

• A CVs may not provide accurate information.

• B Interviews are not good predictors of performance on the job.

• C Application forms are useful for collecting factual information about job applicants.

• D Reference checks are more important for non-executive positions compared to executive and managerial jobs.

Which of the following statements is not correct?

• A Human resource planning helps employers decide on training needs.

• B Human resource planning helps employers carry out recruitment in a systematic manner.

• C Human resource planning helps employers manage the workforce in the event of a crisis.

• D Human resource planning helps employers decide on which employees should be dismissed for poor performance.

What is one way employers can use to reduce costs without hiring new workers?

• A reduce employees' working hours

• B outsource and offshore jobs

• C reduce overtime worked

• D implement automation technology

Information about the duties being carried out in a particular job can be obtained most accurately from ________.

• A Internet sources

• B the job holder's supervisor

• C employees currently carrying out the job

• D job holders who have recently left the organization

Which of the following is typically not included in a job description?

• A the job title.

• B the job location.

• C the personality of the job holder.

• D the duties required of the job holder.

Why do employers often hesitate to hire older workers?

• A They are usually paid higher wages compared to younger workers.

• B There is a perception that they are resistant to learning new technologies.

• C There is a belief that they have higher medical expenses than younger workers.

• D None of the above.