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WorksheetsHRM MODULE 2 Quiz
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 45mins
What is the process of identifying, attracting, and encouraging potential candidates to apply for a job?
Recruitment
Selection
Hiring
Interviewing
What does a well-designed recruitment process ensure?
Fairness
Speed
Cost-effectiveness
Transparency
What is one of the internal factors affecting recruitment?
Company’s Recruitment Policy
Labour Market Conditions
Government Rules
Competitors’ Hiring Strategies
What is the advantage of promoting an employee?
Boosts employee morale
Increases turnover
Reduces training costs
Limits internal mobility
What is the process of moving an employee from one department to another at the same level called?
Promotion
Transfer
Referral
Recruitment
What is the term for when companies visit colleges to hire fresh graduates?
Campus Recruitment
Job Portals
Employee Referrals
Social Media Recruitment
What is the advantage of using employment agencies?
Quick access to a large talent pool
Higher costs
Limited reach
Less specialized recruiters
What is the impact of high unemployment on recruitment?
Increases the talent pool
Decreases applications
Limits job offers
Reduces competition
What is the effect of government rules on recruitment?
Restricts or guides recruitment
Increases hiring speed
Reduces costs
Enhances employer brand
What is the role of technology in recruitment?
Requires modern skills
Eliminates traditional methods
Increases hiring costs
Limits candidate reach
What are the advantages of Social Media Recruitment?
Reaches younger audiences.
Engaging and fast communication.
What is the first step in the Selection process?
Receiving Applications
Screening / Shortlisting
Preliminary Interview
Recruitment involves attracting suitable people to apply for job vacancies. Which step follows the recruitment process?
Induction
Selection
Job Analysis
Contract Offer
Which technique is NOT used for conducting a job analysis?
Interviews
Observation
Questionnaires
Induction training
Which of the following is included in a job description?
Personality traits of the ideal candidate
List of duties and responsibilities
Work experience required
Physical requirements of the job
Which factor is least likely to affect recruitment efforts?
Public image of the organization
Internet access of applicants
Working conditions
Remuneration packages
What is an advantage of internal recruitment?
Reduced employee motivation
Need for extensive induction
Accurate assessment of applicants’ records
Increased external hiring costs
Which source is considered external recruitment?
Employee referrals
Promotion of current staff
Transfer of employees within the organization
Updating existing employee records
Why is an induction program critical for new recruits?
To prevent reality shock and anxiety
To replace job analysis
To avoid training costs
To ensure compliance with external regulations
What type of training is done outside of the workplace, possibly in a classroom?
Off the job
Induction
Introductory
On the job
The last stage in the recruitment process is
Shortlisting suitable candidates
Interviewing applicants
Appointing suitable applicant
Putting out job advertisement
Which of the following is NOT a reason for downsizing?
Too much demand
Relocation
Automation
Reducing costs
One advantage of full-time workers is
They tend to be more loyal to the company
They are paid less
They are more difficult to communicate with
They require less training than part-time workers
Educational qualifications is included in which section of the job advertisement?
Job description
Person specification
Training needs
Job requirements
Which of the following is NOT included in a job advertisement ?
Job description
Person specification
Salary
Interview date
What type of training is done when an individual joins a workforce?
Introductory
On the job
Off the job
Induction
What is the main objective of recruitment?
To reduce cost
To fill vacancies with the most suitable candidates
To conduct interviews
To eliminate poor performers
Which of the following is an internal source of recruitment?
Campus placement
Employee referrals
Promotion
Job portals
Which of these is an external source of recruitment?
Transfers
Promotions
Walk-ins
Internal job postings
One major factor affecting recruitment is:
Color of office walls
Salary expectations
Job profile clarity
Economic conditions
What does the selection process begin with?
Job offer
Training
Preliminary screening
Orientation
Which of the following is not a step in the selection process?
Screening
Training
Testing
Interviewing
What is the purpose of a Curriculum Vitae (CV)?
To assess mental ability
To serve as a job offer
To showcase personal and professional details
To issue appointment orders
Which of the following is not typically included in a CV?
Contact Information
Employment History
Exam Question Papers
Skills
What kind of test is used to measure logical reasoning?
Personality test
Aptitude test
Trade test
Stress test
A test that evaluates emotional stability and motivation is a:
Trade test
Intelligence test
Personality test
Aptitude test
Which type of interview is structured with pre-determined questions?
Informal interview
Panel interview
Structured interview
Stress interview
A stress interview is mainly conducted to test:
Language skills
Patience and emotional stability
Mathematical ability
Communication skills
Which of the following is a kind of employment interview?
Psychological Interview
Editorial Interview
Sports Interview
Medical Interview
The purpose of a panel interview is to:
Confuse the candidate
Evaluate appearance
Assess from multiple viewpoints
Skip testing
Which step ensures that a candidate is physically fit for a job?
Selection test
Preliminary interview
Reference check
Medical screening
Medical screening is usually conducted:
Before issuing the appointment letter
After job training
After resignation
Before the interview
What is an appointment order?
A warning notice
An interview call
An official document offering a job
A rejection letter
An appointment order includes all except:
Job title
Salary
Company history
Date of joining
Which of the following is not a factor affecting recruitment?
Organizational policy
Growth rate of the company
Educational qualifications
Government laws
The poor quality of selection will mean extra cost on _______ and supervision.
Training
Recruitment
Work quality
. None of the above
Which of these is the most important external factor governing recruitment?
Sons of soil
Labour market
Unemployment rate
Supply and demand
While recruiting for non - managerial, supervisory and middle - management positions which external factor is of prime importance?
Political - Legal
Unemployment rate
Labour market
Growth and Expansion
Which of the following act deals with recruitment and selection?
Child labour act
The apprentices act
Mines act
All of the above
A major internal factor that can determine the success of the recruiting programme is whether or not the company engages in ______.
HRP
Selection
Induction
None of the above
Each of the following method is used in external recruitment except:
notice on staff notice board
local newspaper advertisement
recruitment agencies
advertising in a specialist magazine
Are individuals who are committed to finding another job whether presently employed or not
Passive Job Seekers
Unemployed person
Not this one for sure
Active Job Seekers
The process of hiring an external provider to do the work that was previously done internally
Offshoring
Reshoring
Outsourcing
Insourcing
"What is your biggest strength" is an example of
A closed question
An open question
