MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.Recruitment costs per hire typically equal ____ of a new hire’s annual salary.
a.one-tenth
b.one-fourth
c.one-third
d.one-half
2.A recruiting method that produces the best pool of candidates quickly and cost efficiently can help maximize:
a.job acceptance decisions.
b.retention rates.
c.competitive advantage.
d.job satisfaction.
3.Expenses incurred during recruitment may include all the following EXCEPT:
a.agency or search-firm fees.
b.severance allowances.
c.recruiters’ salaries.
d.advertising costs.
4.In order to attain competitive advantage through its recruitment efforts, the HRM department must take action to:
a.enhance the likelihood that the best applicants will accept job offers.
b.achieve affirmative action goals.
c.sacrifice quality for quantity.
d.facilitate employee turnover.
5.____ should capture candidates’ attention and stimulate their interest in applying for positions to ensure a sufficient number of qualified candidates.
a.Job offers
b.Job profiles
c.Job notifications
d.Job previews
6.A candidate joining a company due to its geographic location is an example of ____ influencing the decision to accept a job offer.
a.attractiveness of company
b.attractiveness of job
c.job notifications
d.recruitment activities
7.A candidate joining a company due to friendliness of coworkers is an example of ____ influencing the decision to accept a job offer.
a.attractiveness of company
b.attractiveness of job
c.job notifications
d.recruitment activities
8.A candidate joining a company on the basis of information conveyed to the candidate is an example of ____ influencing the decision to accept a job offer.
a.attractiveness of company
b.attractiveness of job
c.job notifications
d.recruitment activities
9.A(n) ____ is a recruiting tool that provides applicants with both favorable and unfavorable information about the job.
a.screening interview
b.panel interview
c.orientation program
d.realistic job preview
10.Applicants quickly become disenchanted with their jobs because of high expectations and may leave the organization if they are given ____ job previews.
a.realistic
b.unrealistic
c.practical
d.impractical