Overview of the employment cycle

Which of the following is NOT one of the three phases of the employment cycle?

• Establishment phase

• Maintenance phase

• Recruitment phase

• Termination phase

Fill in the blank: The employment cycle consists of the establishment phase, the maintenance phase, and the _______ phase.

• termination

• growth

• planning

• recruitment

Which phase of the employment cycle includes 'Staff planning in line with business strategy', 'Job analysis and job design', 'Recruitment', 'Selection', and 'Employment arrangements and remuneration'?

• Establishment phase

• Maintenance phase

• Termination phase

Which phase of the employment cycle involves 'Induction', 'Training and development', and 'Performance management'?

• Establishment phase

• Maintenance phase

• Termination phase

Which phase of the employment cycle includes 'Termination management — voluntary and involuntary' and 'Entitlement and transition issues'?

• Establishment phase

• Maintenance phase

• Termination phase

Fill in the blank: The establishment phase involves the planning of staffing needs, the recruitment and selection of staff, and the determination of employment arrangements and _______.

• remuneration

• training programs

• marketing strategies

• office locations

What are the two parts of job analysis in the planning process?

• True

• False

Recruitment is the process of attracting suitable applicants to the position using advertisements, employment agencies and word of mouth.

• True

• False

What does the process of selection in employment involve?

• Requiring applicants to provide detailed information on an application form

• Carrying out interviews

• Various forms of testing, including aptitude testing and psychological testing

• Examining references and other background checks

• All of the above

Fill in the blank: Remuneration refers to the ______ made to the employee.

• payment

• punishment

• promotion

• transfer