Question 1

Regulations established by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Labor determine which workers qualify as independent contractors.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The group of applicants that is available to an organization when it uses a particular recruiting approach, such as Internet job boards, is called the applicant population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Angela is a self-employed graphic artist. She is usually hired by companies for special projects that last from a week to six months. Angela can be best described as a(n)  _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   independent contractor
B)   core worker
C)   regular employee
D)   full-time employeeE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Labor unions can benefit employers by:

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A)   implementing apprenticeship and cooperative staffing programs.
B)   giving the employers the power to decertify the unions.
C)   giving the employers freedom from the legal liability of employees.
D)   providing enhanced flexibility in recruitment decisions.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

How do private employment agencies operate?

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A type of outsourcing is professional em...

Question 6

Internet recruiting can limit the fairness in hiring because:

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A)   certain employers use designations such as EEO/M-F/AA/ADA in their job advertisements.
B)   individuals from lower socioeconomic groups mostly have limited access to the Internet.
C)   the use of terminology such as young and enthusiastic is restricted.
D)   it excludes retirees who are interested in seeking new employment opportunities.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

_____ compare the number of applicants at one stage of the recruiting process with the number at the next stage.

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A)   Requisition cancellation rates
B)   Yield ratios
C)   Success base rates
D)   Selection ratiosE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Internships give college students the opportunity to work for different companies and gain important career exposure.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A _____ is a qualified individual who is not actively looking for work but might be interested if the right job comes along.

Accepted Answer

A)   job shadower
B)   contingent worker
C)   passive job candidate
D)   boomerang employeeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Twitter is an example of an Internet job board.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following performance criteria is a quantitative measure of a recruitment process outsourcing firm?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hiring manager satisfaction
B)   New-hire retention rate at six months
C)   Time to fill
D)   Interview-to-offer ratioE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Edison Inc., an electrical utility company, is venturing into a business in which electricity is generated through solar and wind energy. Which of the following job recruitment strategies should be incorporated by the HR Director at Edison to reduce the existing disparate impact in the company?

Accepted Answer

A)   Avoiding specific designations such as EEO/M-F/AA/ADA in job advertisements
B)   Highlighting terms such as young and enthusiastic and journeyman lineman in job advertisements
C)   Focusing on the training and development of existing employees to meet the technological demands of the new business venture
D)   Emphasizing external recruiting methods to attract skilled minority applicantsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

In the context of professional employer organizations (PEOs), describe the process of employee leasing.

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A type of outsourcing is PEOs and employ...

Question 14

Patricia was placed at Oliver & Co. through a temporary service firm for two months. Because of her outstanding performance, Oliver & Co. wants to hire Patricia for a full-time position. Given this scenario, which of the following statements is most likely to be true?

Accepted Answer

A)   The temporary service firm can bill a placement charge to Oliver & Co.
B)   Oliver & Co. will not be liable for Patricia's safety even after hiring her permanently because of the previously signed employee leasing agreement.
C)   Patricia's wages will reduce by about 5 percent.
D)   Patricia can claim stock option compensation from Oliver and Co. on joining the firm permanently.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Who are boomerangs? Explain how a firm can utilize this form of recruitment.

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Individuals who have left an organizatio...

Question 16

Contingency firms charge a client a set fee whether or not the contracted search is successful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe various elements of the labor market?

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The labor force population, the applican...

Question 18

Calculating the average amount of time it takes from contact to hire for each source of applicants allows a firm to most accurately:

Accepted Answer

A)   determine yield ratios for all steps of the recruitment process.
B)   determine the application drop off rate.
C)   estimate the time efficiency of hired applicants.
D)   identify the most time-efficient recruiting sources.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is an advantage of using technology in recruiting?

Accepted Answer

A)   Technology-enhanced recruiting methods identify passive job seekers and thus save time for HR staff members.
B)   Applicants can respond quickly to job postings by sending electronic responses.
C)   Employers receive less applications when recruiting online than when recruiting through traditional methods.
D)   Technology-enhanced recruiting methods such as web postings need not be updated regularly.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

The percentage of applicants hired divided by the total number of applicants offered jobs is called the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   selection rate
B)   success base rate
C)   acceptance rate
D)   fill rateE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 6: Recruiting High-Quality Talent

_____ compare the number of applicants at one stage of the recruiting process with the number at the next stage.

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Angela is a self-employed graphic artist. She is usually hired by companies for special projects that last from a week to six months. Angela can be best described as a(n) _____.

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Who are boomerangs? Explain how a firm can utilize this form of recruitment.

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Patricia was placed at Oliver & Co. through a temporary service firm for two months. Because of her outstanding performance, Oliver & Co. wants to hire Patricia for a full-time position. Given this scenario, which of the following statements is most likely to be true?

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Calculating the average amount of time it takes from contact to hire for each source of applicants allows a firm to most accurately:

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Which of the following performance criteria is a quantitative measure of a recruitment process outsourcing firm?

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In the context of professional employer organizations (PEOs), describe the process of employee leasing.

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Which of the following is an advantage of using technology in recruiting?

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Edison Inc., an electrical utility company, is venturing into a business in which electricity is generated through solar and wind energy. Which of the following job recruitment strategies should be incorporated by the HR Director at Edison to reduce the existing disparate impact in the company?

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Twitter is an example of an Internet job board.

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The group of applicants that is available to an organization when it uses a particular recruiting approach, such as Internet job boards, is called the applicant population.

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A _____ is a qualified individual who is not actively looking for work but might be interested if the right job comes along.

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Describe various elements of the labor market?

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Regulations established by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Labor determine which workers qualify as independent contractors.

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Contingency firms charge a client a set fee whether or not the contracted search is successful.

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Internet recruiting can limit the fairness in hiring because:

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How do private employment agencies operate?

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Internships give college students the opportunity to work for different companies and gain important career exposure.

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Labor unions can benefit employers by:

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The percentage of applicants hired divided by the total number of applicants offered jobs is called the _____.

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