MHR 623 - Chapter 6 || Smart Study Guide: Focused
Notes & Verified Answers!!
applicant pool correct answers The set of potential candidates who may be interested in¸ and
who are likely to apply for¸ a specific job.
image advertising correct answers Advertising designed to raise an organization's profile in a
positive manner in order to attract job seekers' interest
interests and values correct answers An individual's likes and dislikes and the importance or
priorities attached to those likes and dislikes.
internet recruiting correct answers The use of the Internet to match candidates to jobs through
electronic databases that store information on jobs and job candidates.
job search correct answers The strategies¸ techniques¸ and practices an individual uses in
looking for a job
organization analysis correct answers An important step in the recruitment and selection
process in which human resources specialists consider the design and structure¸ functions and
processes¸ and strategies and missions of organizations to highlight areas of strength and
weakness useful to human resources planning
outsourcing correct answers Contracting with an outside agent to take over specified HR
functions
person-job fit correct answers Occurs when a job candidate has the knowledge¸ skills¸
abilities¸ or other attributes and competencies required by the job in question
person-organization fit correct answers Occurs when a job candidate fits the organization's
values and culture and has the contextual attributes desired by the organization
recruitment correct answers The generation of an applicant pool for a position or job in order
to provide the required number of qualified candidates for a subsequent selection or
promotion process.
self-selecting out correct answers Occurs during the recruitment and selection process when
candidates form the opinion that they do not want to work in the organization for which they
are being recruited
social networks correct answers Internet sites that allow users to post a profile with a certain
amount of information that is visible to the public
systemic discrimination correct answers In employment¸ the intentional or unintentional
exclusion of members of groups that are protected under human rights legislation through
recruiting¸ selection¸ or other personnel practices or policies.
Which of the following is the goal of effective recruitment?
, a. to bring people into the organization who will perform at above-average levels and who
will increase the productivity of the organization
b. to attract a large pool of qualified candidates (an applicant pool) from whom the
organization can select the best-qualified people for the position
c. to provide a job
d. to ensure the organization does not face a systemic discrimination charge correct answers
b. to attract a large pool of qualified candidates (an applicant pool) from whom the
organization can select the best-qualified people for the position
What factors over which the organization has very little control affect its recruitment
success?
a. the recruitment pool and yield ratios
b. wage rates and environmental goals
c. the mission statement and organization values
d. the labour market and employment laws correct answers d. the labour market and
employment laws
Which of the following statements best describes the candidates' opinion that they do not
want to work for the organization for which they are being recruited?
a. the candidate's external perception
b. the organizational context rating
c. self-selecting out
d. self-selecting in correct answers c. self-selecting out
Which of the following would be classified as an internal factor of recruitment that can
influence HR recruitment strategies?
a. the labour market
b. the legal environment
c. the business plan
d. the competition correct answers c. business plan
Which of the following is a potential liability when an organization outsources recruitment
and selection to an external firm?
a. The employee is "leased" to the client by the outside firm.
b. The organization can be subject to discrimination claims.
c. The organization has to pay increased administrative fees.
d. The organization suffers from a decrease in work force flexibility. correct answers b. The
organization can be subject to discrimination claims.
What is the correct term for advertising that is designed to raise an organization's profile in a
positive manner to attract job seekers?
a. image advertising
b. positive image-enhancing promotions
c. guerrilla advertising
d. corporate advertising correct answers a. image advertising
Notes & Verified Answers!!
applicant pool correct answers The set of potential candidates who may be interested in¸ and
who are likely to apply for¸ a specific job.
image advertising correct answers Advertising designed to raise an organization's profile in a
positive manner in order to attract job seekers' interest
interests and values correct answers An individual's likes and dislikes and the importance or
priorities attached to those likes and dislikes.
internet recruiting correct answers The use of the Internet to match candidates to jobs through
electronic databases that store information on jobs and job candidates.
job search correct answers The strategies¸ techniques¸ and practices an individual uses in
looking for a job
organization analysis correct answers An important step in the recruitment and selection
process in which human resources specialists consider the design and structure¸ functions and
processes¸ and strategies and missions of organizations to highlight areas of strength and
weakness useful to human resources planning
outsourcing correct answers Contracting with an outside agent to take over specified HR
functions
person-job fit correct answers Occurs when a job candidate has the knowledge¸ skills¸
abilities¸ or other attributes and competencies required by the job in question
person-organization fit correct answers Occurs when a job candidate fits the organization's
values and culture and has the contextual attributes desired by the organization
recruitment correct answers The generation of an applicant pool for a position or job in order
to provide the required number of qualified candidates for a subsequent selection or
promotion process.
self-selecting out correct answers Occurs during the recruitment and selection process when
candidates form the opinion that they do not want to work in the organization for which they
are being recruited
social networks correct answers Internet sites that allow users to post a profile with a certain
amount of information that is visible to the public
systemic discrimination correct answers In employment¸ the intentional or unintentional
exclusion of members of groups that are protected under human rights legislation through
recruiting¸ selection¸ or other personnel practices or policies.
Which of the following is the goal of effective recruitment?
, a. to bring people into the organization who will perform at above-average levels and who
will increase the productivity of the organization
b. to attract a large pool of qualified candidates (an applicant pool) from whom the
organization can select the best-qualified people for the position
c. to provide a job
d. to ensure the organization does not face a systemic discrimination charge correct answers
b. to attract a large pool of qualified candidates (an applicant pool) from whom the
organization can select the best-qualified people for the position
What factors over which the organization has very little control affect its recruitment
success?
a. the recruitment pool and yield ratios
b. wage rates and environmental goals
c. the mission statement and organization values
d. the labour market and employment laws correct answers d. the labour market and
employment laws
Which of the following statements best describes the candidates' opinion that they do not
want to work for the organization for which they are being recruited?
a. the candidate's external perception
b. the organizational context rating
c. self-selecting out
d. self-selecting in correct answers c. self-selecting out
Which of the following would be classified as an internal factor of recruitment that can
influence HR recruitment strategies?
a. the labour market
b. the legal environment
c. the business plan
d. the competition correct answers c. business plan
Which of the following is a potential liability when an organization outsources recruitment
and selection to an external firm?
a. The employee is "leased" to the client by the outside firm.
b. The organization can be subject to discrimination claims.
c. The organization has to pay increased administrative fees.
d. The organization suffers from a decrease in work force flexibility. correct answers b. The
organization can be subject to discrimination claims.
What is the correct term for advertising that is designed to raise an organization's profile in a
positive manner to attract job seekers?
a. image advertising
b. positive image-enhancing promotions
c. guerrilla advertising
d. corporate advertising correct answers a. image advertising
