Speaking 1 - Business Handbook - Unit 11 HR

What does HRM stand for?

• Hiring Resource Management

• Human Resource Management

• Human Recruitment Model

• High-Risk Management

True or False: HRM today focuses mainly on payroll and clerical tasks.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an example of internal recruitment?

• Advertising at job fairs

• Hiring a freelancer

• Promoting a current employee

• Using a recruitment agency

What is one advantage of internal recruitment?

• Wider skill pool

• Fresh perspectives

• Boosts morale and reduces costs

• Higher risk of discrimination

Choose the best definition of ‘market share’:

• Number of new staff hired annually

• The percentage of industry sales controlled by a company

• Revenue before tax

• Shareholders’ portion of profit

In the recruitment process, a ‘shortlist’ is...

• A rejected group of candidates

• A list of final job duties

• A small group selected for interview

• A list of company benefits

True or False: Job descriptions come after selecting a candidate.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: The selection process includes reviewing applications and (a)   candidates.

Which of the following is a legal issue in staffing?

• Hiring temps during busy seasons

• Offering stock options

• Ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants

• Providing holiday bonuses

A 'trial period' refers to...

• The time before posting a job ad

• A short contract to assess new employees

• Temporary wage cuts

• Psychological testing of staff