282. Markus believes that due to changing technology the minimum skill level that his
company is requiring for computer-intensive jobs should be increased to include knowledge and
experience in higher-level programming applications. These new requirements would be reflected
in _______________ for various jobs at his company.
283. Jack is a project manager for a large construction company. Each day his job requires him
to prepare detailed reports of the progress of current projects assigned to him. Since this
responsibility is something that he does on a regular basis, the HR professional for his company
would list it as part of the ______________ for Jack’s project management position.
284. By doing a quick, one-minute search, an HR specialist determined who in her company
knew programming language C++. The specialist used the company’s database to retrieve the
information; however, this information should also be part of the HR planning process, as found
in _____________.
285. _________ is the set of activities for obtaining the right number of people at the right time
in order to select those who best meet the needs of the organization.
286. CareerBuilder and Monster are examples of:
287. Promotions and transfers are __________ sources available to human resource managers
in their recruiting efforts.
288. Advertisements, public and private employment agencies, and college placement bureaus
are all ________ sources that human resource managers can use in the recruiting efforts.
289. According to the
Spotlight on Small Business
box, which of the following strategies can
be used to attract qualified employees to work for a small business?
290. Which of the following strategies is used by a human resource manager to fill an open
position from within the company?
291. Which of the following is an external recruitment source?
292. Which of the following reasons makes the recruiting job more challenging?
293. It is sometimes advantageous to hire from within because it ________.
294. Which of the following statements about recruiting is most accurate?
295. Sally is a human resource manager with Weldun Cooking Supplies who needs to recruit
sales professionals to fill several positions within her company. Sally is likely to rely on external
recruiting sources if she:
296. As a human resources professional for a large company, David is involved with the
___________ process. His goal is to find the right number of qualified people at the right time. He
will screen a qualified pool of candidates and send these individuals forward to others in the firm
who will make the final selection decision.
297. Andrew took a job with a company that strives to market several new consumer products
each year. Prior to this position, he worked in a research lab at a university where he studied
nanotechnology. He accepted the new position because the salary was significantly above what
he previously made. Within a month’s time at the new job, his manager began to have
reservations about bringing him on board. Andrew seemed to prefer to work independently of
others, and when he did interact with his new colleagues, he passed along subtle reminders of
his extensive and superior academic credentials. From a recruitment standpoint, this situation
serves as an indication of:
298. When determining the human resources needs for a well-known engineering firm, the HR
director realized that the company lacked a critical mass of engineers under the age of 30. The
company could not afford to get caught short in this competitive business climate. An important
recruitment strategy for the HR director’s department was to start attending college fairs as well
as considering hiring interns. We define his recruitment efforts as developing relationships with
_____________.
299. Charlie is the director for a small nonprofit company that provides jobs for disabled
Americans. One of his most time-consuming responsibilities is finding companies that are willing
to hire his company to perform tasks such as bulk mailings and other small jobs that his
employees can do in a reasonable amount of time. He needs to recruit an outside sales
representative who can dedicate time to meeting with other firms and selling the services of the
nonprofit operation. Charlie’s nonprofit is similar to a small business with a small amount of
funds dedicated toward such a sales position. Under the circumstances, which of the following
strategies may be a suitable approach to finding a good sales representative?
300. When managing your human resources, _____________ is the process of deciding who
should be hired, under legal guidelines, to serve the best interests of the individual and the
organization.
301. The first step in the selection process is:
302. During the employee selection process, the screening interview is often conducted by:
303. One way firms have made the application process more efficient and effective is by:
304. One of the main complaints made by critics of employment tests is that these tests:
305. A _________________ is a check of a potential employee’s work record, academic record,
credit history, and recommendations.
306. As an important step in the human resource selection process, which of the following will
expedite the process of conducting background investigations and promises to get suitable
results?
307. According to the American with Disabilities Act, which of the following is not an
appropriate screening tool?
308. _____________ workers do not have the expectation of regular, full-time employment.
309. The selection process may include a(n) _____________, where employment is only
guaranteed for a specified period of time, until either a permanent offer is extended or the
employee is discharged.
310. Employment testing:
311. Jolie is a human resource manager who is currently involved in selecting employees.
Which of the following activities is Jolie most likely to be working on in her present assignment?
312. Pre-employment physical examinations are:
313. Once the job description and job specifications were written for a new marketing
assistant position in his department, Lance called his HR specialist to proceed with the next step
in the process of making a successful hire. After providing a timeframe for qualified persons to
apply for the job, the next step in the selection process is best described as:
314. Which of the following statements about contingent workers is most accurate?
315. Which of the following is a valid statement about contingent workers?