6.6 - 6.8

Which of the following is NOT typically examined during a job analysis?

• Job activities

• Equipment used on the job

• Company profitability

• Working conditions

One of the costs associated with job analysis is that:

• It improves employee motivation.

• It can be time-consuming to implement.

• It helps in training and recruitment.

• It reduces the need for supervision.

Which of the following is an advantage of internal recruitment?

• It brings fresh ideas to the company.

• It involves lower advertising costs.

• It increases the talent pool.

• It simplifies the selection process.

What is a disadvantage of internal recruitment?

• It motivates existing employees.

• It increases advertising costs.

• It can limit the pool of talent.

• It brings in new perspectives.

External recruitment methods include all of the following EXCEPT:

• Online recruitment agencies

• Company intranet postings

• Job advertisements in media

• University recruitment programs

What is a key advantage of external recruitment?

• Applicants are already familiar with the company’s culture.

• It reduces conflicts between employees.

• It brings new ideas and perspectives.

• It has lower costs than internal recruitment.

One of the disadvantages of external recruitment is that:

• The selection process is simpler.

• The applicants are known to the business.

• It may cause resentment among internal candidates.

• It limits the range of applicants.

What is the first step in the employee selection process?

• Screening applicants

• Conducting interviews

• Receiving applications

• Shortlisting candidates

Psychological testing during the selection process helps assess:

• Job-specific technical skills

• Applicants' physical fitness

• Personality traits and leadership skills

• Past work experience

A disadvantage of work testing as a selection method is:

• It misses out on assessing broader skills like leadership.

• It doesn’t give insight into technical abilities.

• It is unreliable due to dishonesty in responses.

• It is difficult to administer online.