Question 1

The influence of the recruiter on the applicant is more likely to occur in the initial rather than the latter stages of the recruitment process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Employers are advised to compare what they can offer relative to the competition and emphasize what they have as unique features for job seekers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A high cost method of search may be worth the cost to the organization if ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the job is not crucial to the organization's success
B)   KSAOs are in short supply
C)   only a small number of individuals are needed
D)   none of the above

Question 4

Which of the following statements about using employee referrals are true?

Accepted Answer

A)   those recruited by employee referrals tend to be less committed
B)   those recruited by referrals are more qualified and committed
C)   referral programs may be effective, but few are hired in this way
D)   over 80% of organizations provide incentives for referrals

Question 5

Which of the following is not required for someone to be considered an internet application?

Accepted Answer

A)   the individual submits an expression of an interest in employment
B)   the employer considers the individual for employment in a particular position
C)   the individual possesses the basic qualifications for the position
D)   evidence of a visit to the physical employment site

Question 6

Which of the following techniques is helpful in improving diversity of applicants obtained through the recruiting process?

Accepted Answer

A)   advertisements showing women and minorities in positions of leadership
B)   advertisements showing a relatively homogeneous workforce
C)   advertising in publications that aim for a general audience
D)   none of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is not a good way to manage the recruiting process for optimal legal defense?

Accepted Answer

A)   require a formal application from all who seek to be considered
B)   require that the applicant indicate the precise position applied for
C)   keep applications on hold or on file for future consideration
D)   keep track of applicants who drop out of the process

Question 8

There is some evidence that realistic job previews might scare away the most promising job candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are the most important factors in applicant attraction and job choice?

Accepted Answer

A)   Website design
B)   work and organization characteristics
C)   recruiter characteristics
D)   recruitment processes

Question 10

Recruiters should not ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   be knowledgeable of the job rewards
B)   be knowledgeable of job characteristics
C)   show enthusiasm during recruiting interviews
D)   try to avoid showing too much interest in candidates

Question 11

College placement offices are used because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   they reach individuals with diverse levels of skills for all job types
B)   it really doesn't matter which college you recruit from because they're all the same
C)   because it's fast and easy to establish relationships with campus recruiting offices
D)   campus recruiting efforts are seen as more credible than websites or bulletin boards

Question 12

Niche employment websites are a popular method for finding recruits with a specific set of skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Unfortunately, most research suggests that identifiable employment brands are not related to employee organizational commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements related to employment brands is best supported by research evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)   An employment brand can attract applicants even beyond job and organizational attributes
B)   Employment branding is largely an unnecessary expense
C)   The best features of branding can be captured through vertical synthesis
D)   Little or no evidence regarding the effects of employment brands exists

Question 15

Tools for developing effective targeted messages are mostly based on ideas from marketing, including scanning social media sites, focus groups, and interviews with targeted groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

It is quite difficult for applicants to successfully make a case that there has been fraud or misrepresentation in recruitment advertising.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Research shows that having an employment brand can attract applicants to an organization, even beyond job and organizational attributes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Research suggests that realistic job previews lead to massive reductions in turnover.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Research suggests ________ realistic job previews lead to reduce turnover most.

Accepted Answer

A)   verbal
B)   videotaped
C)   written
D)   computerized

Question 20

The more broadly transmitted the organization's search methods, the more likely that a ________ will be attracted to apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   highly eager group of applicants
B)   relatively homogenous population of individuals
C)   uniformly high quality of individuals
D)   large number of individuals

Exam 5: External Recruitment

Employers are advised to compare what they can offer relative to the competition and emphasize what they have as unique features for job seekers.

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It is quite difficult for applicants to successfully make a case that there has been fraud or misrepresentation in recruitment advertising.

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The more broadly transmitted the organization's search methods, the more likely that a ________ will be attracted to apply.

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Research suggests ________ realistic job previews lead to reduce turnover most.

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Which of the following is not a good way to manage the recruiting process for optimal legal defense?

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Which of the following statements about using employee referrals are true?

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Recruiters should not ________.

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College placement offices are used because ________.

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A high cost method of search may be worth the cost to the organization if ________.

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Which of the following statements related to employment brands is best supported by research evidence?

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There is some evidence that realistic job previews might scare away the most promising job candidates.

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Niche employment websites are a popular method for finding recruits with a specific set of skills.

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What are the most important factors in applicant attraction and job choice?

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The influence of the recruiter on the applicant is more likely to occur in the initial rather than the latter stages of the recruitment process.

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Which of the following is not required for someone to be considered an internet application?

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Research suggests that realistic job previews lead to massive reductions in turnover.

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Unfortunately, most research suggests that identifiable employment brands are not related to employee organizational commitment.

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Tools for developing effective targeted messages are mostly based on ideas from marketing, including scanning social media sites, focus groups, and interviews with targeted groups.

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Which of the following techniques is helpful in improving diversity of applicants obtained through the recruiting process?

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Research shows that having an employment brand can attract applicants to an organization, even beyond job and organizational attributes.

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