Question 1

Sharifa, the new chief financial officer of a Fortune 500 company, was likely located through which of the following sources?

Accepted Answer

For high-level executive positions in large companies like a Fortune 500, companies often use specialized recruitment services known as "headhunter" firms to find and vet candidates. These firms are adept at identifying and approaching individuals who meet the specific leadership and expertise requirements for roles such as a chief financial officer.

Question 2

Response rates to advertisements are influenced by which of the following variables?

Accepted Answer

Response rates to advertisements are influenced by labor market conditions, the degree of specification of job requirements, and the identification of the organization, as these factors affect how attractive and visible the job appears to potential applicants.

Question 3

The difference between an expatriate and a host-country-national can be summarized as:

Accepted Answer

Expatriates are employees from the home country working in a foreign country, often with a strong connection to the home country headquarters, unlike host-country-nationals who are local employees in the foreign country.

Question 4

Dominique is not looking for a job.She went to hear a nationally known speaker with some co-workers.The speaker was sponsored by a professional organization and a competitor of her employer.At the social hour following the seminar, she met several employees of the sponsoring organization and became interested in the positive culture they described.What kind of external search is she experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Dominique is experiencing passive recruiting because she was not actively looking for a job but became interested in opportunities after interacting with employees from another organization in a social setting.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an external recruiting source?

Accepted Answer

Employee referrals are considered an internal recruiting source because they involve current employees recommending potential candidates for open positions within the same organization.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a quality that is important when looking for a job in recruiting?

Accepted Answer

An advanced business degree is not necessarily a quality important for a job in recruiting. Skills such as confidence, enthusiasm, organizational skills, being technology-oriented, and people-focused are more directly relevant to the day-to-day tasks and success in a recruiting role.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT true regarding unsolicited applicants?

Accepted Answer

Employers often keep records of unsolicited applications for longer periods, not just a few days, especially if they anticipate future openings. This allows them to have a pool of potential candidates to consider without having to advertise new positions.

Question 8

A major IT provider has decreased recruiting costs significantly by which of these techniques?

Accepted Answer

Using an online application within the company website reduces recruiting costs by streamlining the application process and minimizing the need for external recruitment services.

Question 9

Emily is ready to get a bachelor's degree in business from a large urban university located on the East Coast.After graduation, she wants to relocate to Portland, Oregon.She has very little money available for her job search.What should she do?

Accepted Answer

Virtual job fairs are cost-effective and allow Emily to connect with potential employers in Portland without the expense of traveling.

Question 10

Why do some prospective employees avoid responding to a blind box advertisement?

Accepted Answer

Blind box advertisements do not reveal the company's name, leading to concerns among prospective employees that their current employer might be the one placing the ad, risking their current job if they respond.

Question 11

An organization looking for a new executive vice president with strong financial management skills is most likely to use:

Accepted Answer

Executive search firms specialize in recruiting high-level executives and have the expertise and networks to identify candidates with specific skills such as strong financial management. These firms are often used by organizations looking to fill senior positions.

Question 12

Allaballa.com, an online retailer is experimenting with opening retail outlets in large cities to provide fast pick-up of some items and a few perishable or seasonable items.The three prototype stores will be open for a year before the program is re-evaluated and either extended or closed.The best staffing alternative is:

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Which of the following is NOT true regarding state employment agencies?

Accepted Answer

Adecco and Manpower are examples of private employment agencies, not state employment agencies. State employment agencies are public entities that work in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor and offer various services to job seekers and employers, but Adecco and Manpower are private, for-profit staffing and recruitment firms.

Question 14

Ruth, an HR specialist in a technology firm, needs to present the benefits of online recruiting for hard-to-hire tech positions.She can use all of these examples EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Option D is incorrect because online recruiting often saves money in addition to improving response time, contrary to the statement that it does not save money.

Question 15

Why is employee leasing increasing in popularity? Your text mentions all of these reasons EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The leasing company does not train the leased employee to its specifications; rather, the client company benefits from the skills the employee already has. The leasing company typically provides workers who are already trained or have the necessary skills for the job.

Question 16

Characteristics of social media recruiting include which of the following:

Accepted Answer

Social media platforms allow job seekers to access a wealth of information about potential employers, including comments and reviews from current and former employees. This enables candidates to compare these insights with the claims made by recruiters, providing a more comprehensive view of the company.

Question 17

Ira, a recruiter for a large non-profit, is explaining why the company uses job fairs.He gives all of these reasons EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Reason A is not a typical or ethical reason for attending job fairs. Job fairs are generally used for positive purposes such as brand building, increasing applications, and networking, not for secretive replacement of current employees.

Question 18

Ajani plans to graduate from college in May.He is unsure as to how to go about his job search.What advice would you give him?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

The most effective external recruiting sources are:

Accepted Answer

The effectiveness of external recruiting sources varies depending on the specific needs and context of the organization, such as the industry, the position being filled, and the desired qualifications of candidates.

Question 20

Jane is a retired insurance agent.She now files medical claims from home for several doctor's offices.Each doctor's office pays her an arranged amount for each claim filed.They pay no taxes or benefits for Jane, just the per claim fee.What kind of worker is Jane?

Accepted Answer

Jane is an independent contractor because she is paid per task (per claim filed) without receiving benefits or having taxes withheld, and she works for multiple clients (doctor's offices) under her own schedule and control.

Quiz 5: Recruiting