Reference no: EM132176242
1. The purpose of using an initial screening of applicants is to
A. take a more in-depth look at applicants before making the final selection
B. decide which candidates should receive further consideration
C. provide feedback to applicants about their chances of getting the job
D. eliminate the candidates who don t fit the demographic requirements
2. Why are job sites such as CareerBuilder.com so popular with employers?
A. They provide a way to reach a large number of potentially qualified candidates in an accessible format
B. They provide a low cost way to advertise for prospective employees
C. They ensure that only highly qualified candidates will apply for open jobs at a company
D. They are focused on only specific industries
3. Which of the following labor surplus tactics is likely to be the fastest in terms of helping companies meet their labor surplus needs?
A. Attrition
B. Hiring Freezes
C. Layoffs
D. Employee Movement
4. Assigning a senior employee to teach a junior employee about how the organization works with the idea of developing the junior employee is an example of
A. coaching
B. succession management
C. development
D. mentoring
5. Why is it important to provide information about the work conditions in an employee advertisement?
A. To help potential applicants self-select out of the application process if they cannot work in those conditions with or without reasonable accommodation
B. To try to discourage most individuals from applying for the job
C. Such information does not really belong in an ad and should be conveyed to applicants at a later point in the recruitment proces
D. To show that the job is easy to do
6. Facebook knows that one reason for its success is the creativity of its employees. Using creativity as a selection criterion when hiring new employees for the company is an example of hiring for a firm's
A. core competencies
B. innovativeness
C. community
D. mental agility
7. Expatriates are sent to another country to complete an international assignment. The reason expatriates and their families need training is because
A. repatriation has high costs when done poorly
B. communicating with the home country is expensive
C. the skills needed on an expat's assignment are very different from those needed in the home country
D. most expatriate failures are due to family and personal cultural issues
8. Employees with the greatest likelihood of being successful and making significant contributions are known as
A. first responders
B. high potential employees
C. talent
D. all of the above
9. Employee selection can best be described as
A. the art of choosing which external candidate to hire for an open job
B. a systematic process of making choices about the most qualified individuals to employ for open positions
C. making sure the right applicants are applying for the jobs that need to be filled at the company
D. hiring employees to work for a company
10. Person-organization fit is about
A. a good fit between both the job requirements and the organizational culture and the applicant s KSAs
B. making sure the applicant and the organization are both about the same age
C. making sure the values and beliefs of the organization match those of the job applicant
D. a good fit between the job requirements and the applicant s KSAs