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Recruitment, Selection & Training

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which statement best defines internal recruitment in a business?

a)

Hiring someone already employed by the business

b)

Hiring someone newly entering the labour market

c)

Hiring someone from a partner organisation nearby

d)

Hiring someone recommended by external recruiters

2.

Which HR function focuses on attracting and choosing the best candidates for job vacancies?

a)

Industrial relations

b)

Performance appraisals

c)

Training and development

d)

Recruitment and selection

3.

A company wants to reduce turnover by offering pay that keeps workers onboard.
Which HR activity should be prioritised first?

a)

Mediating workplace disputes

b)

Posting casual job ads

c)

Designing social events

d)

Setting wages and salaries

4.

Which task best illustrates industrial relations within a business?

a)

Facilitating talks to resolve complaints

b)

Scheduling software skills workshops

c)

Shortlisting applicants for interviews

d)

Calculating monthly overtime pay

5.

An HR manager plans sessions to raise employees’ productivity and efficiency.
What is this plan called?

a)

Compensation reviews

b)

Union negotiations

c)

Recruitment drives

d)

Training programs

6.

Which statement best describes a key HR responsibility shown?

a)

Managing warehouse logistics and inventory counts

b)

Designing new marketing and advertising campaigns

c)

Ensuring compliance with health and safety laws

d)

Setting sales quotas for all product lines

7.

Which statement best describes a common advantage of internal recruitment for a business?

a)

It always finds the best candidate

b)

It removes the need for any training

c)

It guarantees more diverse new ideas

d)

It is faster and cheaper to fill roles

8.

A firm promotes a supervisor to manager.
What is one likely drawback the firm must address next?

a)

External applicants may feel unfairly treated

b)

Recruitment costs will always increase sharply

c)

The manager will not know company culture

d)

A new vacancy remains in the supervisor role

9.

Which scenario best shows how internal recruitment can improve employee motivation?

a)

Staff see real chances for promotion internally

b)

New hires bring creative ideas from outside

c)

All jobs are advertised to external markets

d)

Pay is reduced to cut overall wage costs

10.

Which is a likely advantage of external recruitment for a business?

a)

It eliminates the need for job advertising

b)

It avoids any training for new employees

c)

It brings new ideas and fresh perspectives

d)

It guarantees shorter hiring timelines

11.

A firm chooses external recruitment for a specialist role.
Which trade-off best matches this decision?

a)

Wider skills pool but higher costs and delays

b)

Lower advertising spend with faster onboarding

c)

Guaranteed cultural fit with minimal training

d)

Quicker hiring process with reduced interviews

12.

Which option shows the correct early sequence in the recruitment process depicted: from identifying a need to preparing to advertise?

a)

Job analysis → vacancy arises → job specification → job description

b)

Vacancy arises → job analysis → job description → job specification

c)

Job description → job specification → vacancy arises → job analysis

d)

Vacancy arises → job description → job analysis → job specification

13.

A firm plans to fill a critical senior role.
Which approach best fits this situation?

a)

Use more careful and time-consuming selection methods

b)

Advertise broadly and decide solely on resumes

c)

Speed up interviews to reduce time to hire

d)

Skip short-listing to widen the applicant pool

14.

Which statement best describes the purpose of a job analysis in recruitment?

a)

Lists who the employee will report to only

b)

Identifies and records tasks and responsibilities

c)

Chooses budgets and timescales for departments

d)

Writes performance reviews for current employees

15.

A company is drafting a job description for a Marketing Executive.
Which item must be included to clarify accountability?

a)

A summary of market trends for the quarter

b)

A list of office locations for client visits

c)

Who the candidate will report to in the role

d)

Preferred software for graphic design tasks

16.

Which item is most likely included in a job specification rather than a job description?

a)

Job location and working conditions

b)

Reporting lines and supervision

c)

Machines to be used on site

d)

Qualifications and prior experience

17.

An HR team is hiring an Assistant Librarian.
Which requirement best fits the person specification for this role?

a)

Minimum two years in reputed libraries

b)

Looking after circulation services

c)

Shelving books and issuing records

d)

Managing inter-library loan processes

18.

Which advertising channel is most suitable for clerical or manual roles that require low skill levels?

a)

Specialist journals for technical professionals

b)

National newspapers targeting senior audiences

c)

Local newspapers with broad community reach

d)

International job boards for global executives

19.

A company needs an experienced engineer willing to relocate and expects to pay a high salary.
Which medium best fits this vacancy?

a)

General classifieds focused on part-time work

b)

Community job centers for entry roles

c)

National newspapers with wider circulation

d)

Local newspapers serving nearby neighborhoods

20.

Which statement best explains when to use specialist magazines and journals for vacancy ads?

a)

When recruiting for broad administrative positions

b)

When seeking highly technical candidates like scientists

c)

When filling seasonal retail jobs quickly

d)

When attracting interns without specific qualifications

21.

Which of the following best describes induction training?

a)

Training that is only done off-site

b)

Training focused only on technical skills

c)

Training that takes place after several months on the job

d)

Training provided to new employees to introduce them to the company

22.

What is a key advantage of on-the-job training compared to off-the-job training?

a)

It allows employees to learn in a real work environment

b)

It always requires external trainers

c)

It does not involve any supervision

d)

It is more expensive for the business

23.

Which type of employment contract offers more job security and benefits?

a)

Temporary contract

b)

Full-time contract

c)

Zero-hours contract

d)

Part-time contract

24.

Which recruitment method is most effective for quickly filling entry-level positions in a local business?

a)

Advertising in specialist industry journals

b)

Hiring through executive search firms

c)

Posting on international job boards

d)

Using local newspaper classifieds

25.

Which training type is best suited for teaching new employees about company policies and workplace culture?

a)

Induction training

b)

Technical skills workshops

c)

Off-the-job training

d)

Performance appraisal sessions