Chapter 6 – Recruitment question with correct answers

correct answers Recruitment - Correct Answer The first step in the selection process What is Recruitment - Correct Answer Process of attracting applicants with certain knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics to job vacancies within the organization. Other objectives of recruitment - Correct Answer Increase pool of applicants at minimal cost Meet organization social/legal obligations Increase efficiency of selection procedure Slide 4 - Correct Answer Wjhat is recruitment is concerned about? - Correct Answer Person-Job Fit and Person-Organization Fit Person-job fit - Correct Answer Concerned with wether the candidate has the KSAOs to do the job Person-Organization Fit - Correct Answer Concerned with wether candidate fits the Org Values and cultures How do recruiters distinguish between the two types of fit - Correct Answer Recruiters distinguish between these two types of "fit" and tend to make decisions early on in their interview with a candidate on whether the candidate matches what the organization is looking for. The recruiter's perception that the applicant fits the job appears to be based mainly on an assessment of the candidate's skill and experience derived from information gathered during the recruiting process. These sources are likely to include a review of the candidate's résumé and a brief screening interview. In some cases, candidates may also be asked to take employment tests at this stage. Self-selecting Out: - Correct Answer Candidates decides He/She does not want to work in the organization (slide for table) Realistic Job Previews Should - Correct Answer Portray values and culture of the organization Provide candidates with an accurate picture of what the job and company are like Allow candidates to view the company as being honest Increase satisfaction & commitment of new employees (Although the effects are small) Content of Information provided in the Recruitment Process - Correct Answer Accurate Specific Broad Credible