Test: C1-3

When data that reflects previous hiring biases is used in an algorithm to make future hiring decisions _______ has occurred.

algorithmic bias.

Employment-at-will is an employment relationship which ________.

allows either the employee or employer to terminate the employment at any time.

Succession management ensures that ________.

an organization has people ready to assume leadership positions when they become available.

Software that tracks recruits to help recruiters identify how many candidates are at each stage of its hiring process is called a(n) _____________.

applicant tracking system.

A BFOQ is a(n) ________.

characteristic that is essential to the performance of a specific job.

Which of the following was declared illegal by the Taft-Hartley Labor Act?

closed shop.

Hiring people who are efficient, trainable, and willing to follow standardized procedures would support a(n) ________ competitive advantage.

operational excellence.

Samuel joined an accounting firm as a clerk. Each Monday, he is assigned a new project which is due by Friday. It has been over 5 months since he joined the firm but Samuel is yet to receive any feedback about his work performance from his supervisor. This is an example of poor ________.

performance management.

Comparing the percentage of men, women, or minorities employed in a job category with their availability in the relevant population of qualified people interested in the position is an example of a ________.

stock statistic.

Which of the following is true for affirmative action plans?

An affirmative action plan should be temporary.

Which of the following is NOT an ethical issue commonly faced by staffing professionals?

Being asked not to lower hiring standards to meet a demanding hiring goal.

The _________ improves corporate financial disclosures and protects investors from fraudulent corporate accounting.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Which of the following, if true, would require a company to respectfully and honestly explain the hiring process to all applicants?

The company is committed to practicing ethical behavior.

The primary goal of ________ is to get the right people interested in working for an organization or in a specific job, then persuade them to apply and ultimately accept a job offer if one is extended.

recruiting.

Under which of the following circumstances does a company prefer to "churn" rather than keep existing employees?

when technology is developing very rapidly.