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1 Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. Human Resource Management, 15e (Dessler) Chapter 5 Personnel Planning and Recruiting 1) What is the first step in the recruitment and selection process? A) performing initial screening interviews B) building a pool of candidates C) performing candidate background checks D) deciding what positions to fill Answer: D Explanation: D) The first step of the recruitment and selection process is deciding what positions to fill through personnel planning and forecasting. Difficulty: Moderate Chapter: 5 Objective: 1 AACSB: Analytical Thinking Learning Outcome: 5.1 Explain the main techniques used in employment planning and forecasting. 2) Which of the following terms refers to the background investigations, tests, and physical exams that firms use to identify viable candidates for a job? A) selection tools B) job analysis methods C) personnel techniques D) forecasting tools Answer: A Explanation: A) Selection tools, such as tests, background investigations, and physical exams, are used by firms to identify viable candidates for a job. After candidates complete applications and undergo initial screening interviews, a firm uses these selection tools before interviewing the candidate more thoroughly or making a job offer. Difficulty: Easy Chapter: 5 Objective: 1 AACSB: Analytical Thinking Learning Outcome: 5.1 Explain the main techniques used in employment planning and forecasting. Which of the following chart shows present performance and promote ability of inside candidates for the most important positions?Company's record showing present performance and promotability of inside candidates for the most important positions can be shown through personnel replacement chart.
What methods are used by small firms to forecast the supply of inside candidates?37) What methods are used by both small and large firms to forecast the supply of inside candidates? Answer: Department managers or owners of smaller firms often use manual devices to track employee qualifications.
Are special employment agencies retained by employers to seek out top management talent for their clients?–Special employment agencies retained by employers to seek out top-management talent for their clients. Contingent-based recruiters collect a fee for their services when a successful hire is completed. Retained executive searchers are paid regardless of the outcome of the recruitment process.
What is the first step in the recruitment process?Recruitment planning is the first step of the recruitment process, where the vacant positions are analyzed and described. It includes job specifications and its nature, experience, qualifications and skills required for the job, etc.
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