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What is one advantage of internal recruitment?
What is one advantage of internal recruitment?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of external recruitment?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of external recruitment?
What is a potential negative effect of recruiting internally?
What is a potential negative effect of recruiting internally?
Which selection method is emphasized as crucial after successful recruitment?
Which selection method is emphasized as crucial after successful recruitment?
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What advantage does external recruitment offer?
What advantage does external recruitment offer?
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What is a drawback associated with internal promotions?
What is a drawback associated with internal promotions?
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Why might external recruitment be seen as disadvantageous concerning internal staff?
Why might external recruitment be seen as disadvantageous concerning internal staff?
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Which source is NOT typically associated with external recruitment?
Which source is NOT typically associated with external recruitment?
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What is the primary goal of recruitment within an organization?
What is the primary goal of recruitment within an organization?
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Which aspect is NOT a key component of the recruitment process?
Which aspect is NOT a key component of the recruitment process?
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How does effective recruitment contribute to employee retention?
How does effective recruitment contribute to employee retention?
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What is the significance of a psychological contract in recruitment and selection?
What is the significance of a psychological contract in recruitment and selection?
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What does selection involve in the recruitment process?
What does selection involve in the recruitment process?
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Which factor is NOT typically associated with effective interviews as a selection tool?
Which factor is NOT typically associated with effective interviews as a selection tool?
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What influence does an organization's strategy have on recruitment and selection practices?
What influence does an organization's strategy have on recruitment and selection practices?
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Why is internal recruitment considered important in the hiring process?
Why is internal recruitment considered important in the hiring process?
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What is candidate-order error in interviews?
What is candidate-order error in interviews?
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Which nonverbal behavior can significantly impact interview ratings?
Which nonverbal behavior can significantly impact interview ratings?
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Which personal characteristic is likely to result in a less favorable view from interviewers?
Which personal characteristic is likely to result in a less favorable view from interviewers?
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How might an interviewer unconsciously influence an interview outcome?
How might an interviewer unconsciously influence an interview outcome?
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What behavior might negatively affect a candidate's ability to respond during an interview?
What behavior might negatively affect a candidate's ability to respond during an interview?
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What is the primary objective of a stress interview?
What is the primary objective of a stress interview?
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Which type of interview involves multiple interviewers questioning a single applicant?
Which type of interview involves multiple interviewers questioning a single applicant?
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What is a notable disadvantage of negative bias in interviews?
What is a notable disadvantage of negative bias in interviews?
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What characterizes an unstructured sequential interview?
What characterizes an unstructured sequential interview?
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Which interviewing method allows for a candidate's responses to be collected via a computerized system?
Which interviewing method allows for a candidate's responses to be collected via a computerized system?
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What effect can first impressions have during an interview?
What effect can first impressions have during an interview?
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What is the main goal of puzzle questions in interviews?
What is the main goal of puzzle questions in interviews?
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How can misunderstanding the job requirements affect the interview process?
How can misunderstanding the job requirements affect the interview process?
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Who is responsible for making the final decision in the hiring process?
Who is responsible for making the final decision in the hiring process?
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Which selection tool involves assessing a candidate's past behavior in specific situations?
Which selection tool involves assessing a candidate's past behavior in specific situations?
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What type of interview is designed to predict future job performance?
What type of interview is designed to predict future job performance?
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Which type of interview follows a prescribed set of questions?
Which type of interview follows a prescribed set of questions?
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What is a characteristic of unstructured interviews?
What is a characteristic of unstructured interviews?
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Which procedure is necessary to inform candidates after the selection process?
Which procedure is necessary to inform candidates after the selection process?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of selection tool mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a type of selection tool mentioned?
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What type of interview provides insights into a company's strengths and weaknesses?
What type of interview provides insights into a company's strengths and weaknesses?
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Study Notes
Recruitment and Selection
- Recruitment generates a pool of candidates for job openings, while selection chooses the best fit among applicants based on management goals and legal requirements.
- Both processes are critical for establishing a positive psychological contract, enhancing organizational commitment and motivation.
Objectives of Recruitment
- Aims to find qualified candidates in sufficient numbers to meet the organization's needs.
- Effective recruitment improves candidate satisfaction and enhances retention.
Internal Recruitment
- Sources include: promotions, transfers, job rotations, and rehiring.
- Advantages: boosts morale, better ability assessment, cost-effective, motivates performance, and promotes organizational continuity.
- Disadvantages: potential for inbreeding, internal political struggles, familiarity biases, and possible morale issues for rejected staff.
External Recruitment
- Sources include: labor markets, foreign nationals, employment agencies, other companies, trade unions, and schools.
- Advantages: introduces new perspectives, often more cost-effective than training, reduces internal conflict, builds organizational image, and meets employment regulations.
- Disadvantages: risk of poor fit with company culture, may cause internal morale issues, longer adjustment periods, higher costs, and potential for bringing undesirable attitudes.
Selection
- Following recruitment, organizations customize selection procedures to identify the right candidate.
- Final decisions involve line managers, ensuring the choice aligns with the job requirements.
- Successful candidates receive appointment letters, followed by placement in their positions.
Selection Tools
- Various tools include recommendation letters, applications, ability and personality tests, honesty and aptitude tests, interviews, assessment centers, and background checks.
Interviews as a Selection Tool
- Interviews aim to gather information through verbal responses; types include selection interviews (predict future performance), appraisal interviews (discuss performance ratings), and exit interviews (gather feedback on job experiences).
Formats of Interviews
- Structured interviews follow a strict format, while unstructured interviews allow a conversational style.
- Types of questions can include situational, behavioral, job-related, stress-based, and puzzle questions, each targeting different candidate attributes.
Personal or Individual Interviews
- Interview formats vary from unstructured sequential to panel interviews involving multiple interviewers, providing a broad assessment of a candidate's fit.
Factors Affecting Interviews
- First impressions can lead to snap judgments affecting interview outcomes.
- Negative bias influences interviewers, causing them to focus on unfavorable information.
- Misunderstandings regarding job requirements may lead to misjudgments about candidate suitability.
- Candidate-order error occurs when a particularly good or bad prior interview affects the evaluation of subsequent candidates.
Additional Factors Influencing Interview Outcomes
- Nonverbal cues and impression management significantly shape interview assessments.
- Personal characteristics, such as attractiveness and demographics, may affect interviewer perceptions and biases.
- Interviewer behaviors, such as excessive talking or bias toward similar candidates, can skew evaluation results.
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This quiz covers key concepts from Lecture 5 of BPS 241, focusing on recruitment and selection strategies in Human Resource Management. It discusses objectives, internal and external recruitment, selection procedures, and the role of interviews in the hiring process.
