Smartbook 5

The only reasonable basis for a filing a claim of fraud and misrepresentation in recruitment is that the employer intentionally made false statements about the job and the organization.

False

Which of the following is true of a recruitment guide?

It is a formal document that describes the process to be followed to attract applicants to a job.

Applicant-initiated recruitment

The quantity is dependent on how widely the organization's brand is known. Higher cost of training

Centralized recruitment

The recruitment activities are coordinated by HR professionals in the corporate offices.

Decentralized recruitment

The recruitment activities are coordinated by individual business units or managers.

Reach

A source can be seen by nearly anyone across many platforms.

Credibility

The information transmitted is accurate, honest, and thorough.

Colleges and placement offices

Candidates are typically screened on the basis of their cognitive ability. Inexperienced workers

Identify the true statements about a centralized approach to recruitment.

Efforts are not duplicated when this approach is used. It helps ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Which of the following is major concern related to the use of social media for finding job candidates?

Employers accessing the personal information of candidates

Which of the following is true of word of mouth as a method for communicating with potential applicants? Multiple choice question.

It cannot be directly controlled by organizations.

Staffing agencies

Organizations are allowed to try out candidates as temps before hiring. Reduced costs of screening candidates

Which of the following is true of open recruitment?

Organizations put in very little effort to segment the market into applicants with the most desirable KSAOs.

Employment websites

Specific keywords help limit applications to candidates with specific KSAOs. Good tracking data

Richness

The messages can be conveyed using a variety of methods.

Executive search firms

Their fees can be more than half of an applicant's annual salary. Reduced staff time required

In the context of organizational recruitment sources, which of the following is true of executive search firms?

They are high-contact, low-reach sources for job applicants.

Which of the following media tend to have low reach, high richness and interactivity, and medium credibility? (Check all that apply.)

Videoconferencing Direct contact

In the context of the features of effective communication media, a highly interactive medium _____.

can be customized to each respondent's specific needs and give timely personal feedback to questions

Identify the most expensive and potentially the most powerful method for communicating with potential job applicants.

direct contac

As a social recruitment source, employee referrals _____. Multiple choice question.

help reduce cost per hire

Which of the following are true of applicant reactions to various factors at different phases of the recruitment process? (Check all that apply.)

Applicants are most likely to be attracted to prestigious organizations that have a reputation for their good treatment of employees. Applicants are most likely to be drawn to jobs that present opportunities for challenges and development. Most applicants tend to be favorable to recruiters who exhibit competence and warmth.

Targeted message

Applicants who are not interested in the work attributes featured in the message may be dissuaded from applying. Advertising themes are designed to attract a specific set of potential employees. There is likely a better fit between specific applicant groups and the application message. It is the best for organizations that are looking for a specific type of applicant or for applicants with specific knowledge, skill, ability, and other characteristics.

Identify the true statements about a recruitment guide. (Check all that apply.)

It ensures the recruitment plan is followed consistently and that it adheres to organization policy and relevant laws and regulations. It clarifies expectations for both the recruiter and the requesting department regarding the aim of the process, costs, and accountability.

Identify the true statements about targeted recruitment. (Check all that apply.)

It helps find applicants with specific characteristics relevant to person/organization or person/job fit. It lets the organization prepare a specific message that appeals to the specific audience.

Which of the following are true of direct contact as a method of communicating with potential job applicants? (Check all that apply.)

It is much more personal compared to other methods of recruitment. It often permits potential applicants to ask personally relevant questions and thus increases the richness of the medium.

Social service agencies

Most applicants in the available pool are those who are unable to find jobs through other sources. Potentially higher training costs

Realistic recruitment message

The best potential applicants are the most likely to self-select out. Both positive and negative characteristics of a job and organization are described. Applicants who remain are less likely to leave the organization after hire. It is most suitable when employee turnover is costly and for loose labor markets.

Which of the following is true of applicant reactions to diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process?

The depiction of workforce diversity in recruitment materials tend to attract women, minorities, and even majority group job seekers.

Display advertisements

They are often found on websites or in professional publications as part of a targeted marketing strategy.

Banner advertisements

They are posted to news media sites, social media sites, occupation-specific websites, and so on that an organization believes will be visited by potential applicants.

Job fairs

They often attract people who have at least some knowledge of the industry.

Advertisements

They tend to be high in reach and medium in richness.

Organizational websites

They tend to be medium in interactivity and low in credibility.

Recruitment brochures

They tend to be medium in reach and high in richness.

Co-ops and internships

Though candidates have high levels of formal education, they are less likely to have much work experience. Higher performance and lower turnover

What are the advantages of using social media for recruitment? (Check all that apply.)

It helps recruit passive job candidates. It helps increase employer brand recognition.

Which of the following is true of a targeted recruitment approach?

It involves identifying labor market segments where qualified candidates are likely to be.

Identify the true statements about open recruitment. (Check all that apply.)

It makes sure that a diverse set of applicants are offered a fair shot at being considered for a position. It is useful when a large number of applications must be considered.

Which of the following could organizations do to avoid legal issues related to access and usage when using electronic recruitment technology? (Check all that apply.)

Make sure that recruitment messages on social media sites represent welcoming openness toward applicant diversity. Supplement online recruitment with other widely used recruitment sources. Ensure that application systems are made accessible to everyone.

In the context of using organizational websites for recruitment, what are some of the factors web designers should keep in mind when designing an organizational website? (Check all that apply.)

Offer information about company culture and ensure that all necessary information is conveyed clearly. Make links easy to access and give online application forms. Ensure that position information on the website is current.

Branded message

Overly positive messages may lead to employee dissatisfaction after hire. An appealing description that emphasizes unique features of the organization is developed based on marketing principles. It is most suitable for higher-value jobs and tight labor markets. Applicants develop a positive view of the organization.

Which of the following is true of a decentralized approach to recruitment?

Placement is likely to happen more quickly when there are fewer people to recruit than in a centralized approach.

Identify the true statements about word of mouth as a method for communicating with potential applicants. (Check all that apply.) Multiple select question.

Potential applicants are likely to see the messages as more credible as they come from people who do not have a vested interest in selling the job. An organization can influence word of mouth by carefully building relationships with its employees.

According to the the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), what are the criteria than a person must meet to be considered an Internet applicant? (Check all that apply.)

The person does not remove themself from further consideration or indicate lack of interest in the position at any point of the selection process. The person submits an expression of interest in employment through the Internet or related electronic data technologies. The person's expression of interest shows that the person holds the basic qualifications for the position. The employer considers the person for employment in a specific position

Identify the true statements about the choice between in-house and external recruitment partners. (Check all that apply.)

The use of in-house recruiters makes employees believe that the firm has a more people-oriented culture than ones that use external recruiters. External recruiters can provide very rapid access to many interested candidates.

Which of the following is true of organizational websites as communication media used in the recruitment process? Multiple choice question.

They are the most important medium through which organizations share information with potential applicants.

Classified advertisements

They are used most often for quickly soliciting résumé for low-level jobs at a low cost.

Which of the following is true of advertisements as a type of communication media used for recruitment?

They can be used to reach a broad market segment.

Which of the following are true of recruitment brochures as a type of communication media used in the recruitment process? (Check all that apply.)

They communicate information about the job, the organization, and its location. They use pictures and written narratives to illustrate various features of the job. They allow the organizations to target who gets a copy of the media.

In-house recruitment partners

They have a clear understanding of the organization's culture and can convey information to recruits more credibly.

External recruitment partners

They have detailed knowledge of many potential candidates as they are constantly in touch with a wide variety of applicants.

Which of the following are true of employee referrals as a social recruitment source? (Check all that apply.)

They help decrease hiring time. They are considered one of the most commonly used methods of recruitment.

Radio, television, and streaming video advertisements

They offer opportunities to deliver an important message by combining music, voice, and visual elements.

Word of mouth and social media

They tend to have high richness, interactivity, and credibility.

In the context of the types of media used to communicate recruitment messages, how are advertisements and recruitment brochures similar?

They tend to have low interactivity and credibility.

Identify true statements about executive search firms as a source of recruitment. (Check all that apply.)

They tend to to operate on the basis of a retainer. They are often used for higher-level professional positions.

To avoid legal issues related to access and usage when using electronic recruitment technology, organizations should _____.

restrict online recruitment and application to jobs that have strong computer-related KSAO requirements

In the context of the potential metrics related to individual recruitment sources, applicant-initiated recruitment and employment websites are similar in that they _____.

result in relatively high turnover

Which of the following should a plaintiff demonstrate in a suit claiming fraud and misrepresentation in recruitment? (Check all that apply.)

The employer should have known, or knew, about the misrepresentation. The plaintiff depended on the information to take action or to make a decision. The plaintiff was injured because of trusting the employer's statements.

A disadvantage of recruitment brochures is that they _____.

are perceived to be sales pitches made by recruiting organizations and have low credibility