Human Resources Quiz
The use of the Internet for recruiting is _____.
a.
cheaper and easier, but less effective than other methods
b.
the most commonly used search tactic by job seekers and recruiters
c.
popular with job seekers, but not recruiters
d.
popular with recruiters, but not job seekers
Which of the following recruitment sources could result in charges of inbreeding and possible violation of the EEO regulations?
a.
Newspaper ads
b.
Employee referrals
c.
Educational institutions
d.
Employee leasing
Which of the following measurements would be most appropriate for evaluating the performance or effectiveness of the recruitment source?
a.
Recruitment productivity
b.
Yield ratio
c.
Acceptance rate
d.
Quality-of-fill
The benefits of providing job applicants with a balanced, honest, and realistic portrayal of a job position include all of the following except _____.
a.
enhanced expectations and aspirations
b.
improved job satisfaction
c.
reduced voluntary turnover
d.
accurate job expectations
_____ is a program whereby younger employees provide guidance and instruction to older employees on topics such as new technology and marketplace trends.
a.
Re-education
b.
Generational coaching
c.
Career progression
d.
Reverse mentoring
The means by which organizations can assess and weigh the knowledge and skills that each of its jobs requires is called _____.
a.
competency analysis
b.
human capital mapping
c.
skill inventories
d.
job development assessment
_____ is conducted in order to identify policies and practices that may inhibit the advancement of women and minorities.
a.
Discrimination analysis
b.
Adverse impact analysis
c.
Restricted policy audits
d.
Glass ceiling audits
The practice of hiring relatives of current employees is _____.
a.
Uncommon in most parts of the world
b.
Legal, but forbidden by most companies
c.
An effective way for companies to pass down knowledge and skills
d.
Generally illegal in the United States
