Employee Recruitment Methods in Industrial-Organizational Psychology

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What is recruitment defined as?

  • Training existing employees
  • Firing employees from an organization
  • Hiring employees for a job (correct)
  • Evaluating employee performance

What are some methods used in employee recruitment according to the text?

  • Job Fairs and Social Media (correct)
  • Employee Evaluation and Promotion
  • Online Job Training Programs
  • Product Marketing Strategies

What is the purpose of a realistic job preview in recruitment?

  • To discourage applicants from applying
  • To provide misleading information about the job
  • To showcase only positive aspects of the job
  • To give candidates an accurate view of the job (correct)

What are advantages of structured interviews in employee selection according to the text?

<p>Consistent and fair assessment of candidates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does external recruitment involve?

<p>Hiring new employees from outside the organization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it mentioned that recruiting employees from outside the organization brings 'new blood, new ideas'?

<p>To ensure diversity in the organizational culture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the percentage of external hires recruited through print media in large organizations in 2012?

<p>2.3% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to recruiters, how was print advertising rated as a recruitment method in a survey conducted in 2007?

<p>Least effective (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of directing applicants to send résumés to a blind box?

<p>To get a physical look at the applicant (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year did recruiters rate news paper advertising as one of the most effective recruitment avenues?

<p>2002 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are recruitment ads asking applicants to send résumés to a blind box effective?

<p>To screen applicants quickly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the percentage of external hires recruited through print media in large organizations in a similar survey conducted in 1997?

<p>28.7% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of posting job vacancy notices in places like store windows and bulletin boards?

<p>Targets people who frequent the business (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might a company choose not to disclose its name when looking for new employees?

<p>To prevent rumors from spreading (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does providing detailed job descriptions in recruitment ads impact potential applicants?

<p>Increases the likelihood of them applying (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for job vacancy notices to be posted where customers frequent?

<p>To ensure high visibility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor influences the probability of applicants applying for a job according to the text?

<p>Describing the job realistically (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact does including information about the selection process have on job applicants?

<p>Increases trust in the organization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was rated as the most effective recruitment method in a survey of 450 HR professionals?

<p>Employee referrals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which survey did CareerXRoads find that about 25% of all external hires were referred by a current employee?

<p>2013 Sources of Hire survey (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What method of recruitment involves an organization sending mass mailings about job openings to potential applicants?

<p>Direct mail (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of Internet recruiting efforts?

<p>Listing job openings and allowing applicants to apply online (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are employer-based websites utilized in the recruitment process?

<p>Listing job openings and requirements, allowing resume uploads (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant increase observed in employee referrals from 1997 to 2013 according to CareerXRoads?

<p>25% to 19.7% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a job board?

<p>To host job openings for organizations and resumes for applicants. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which social media platform is mainly used for professional connections?

<p>LinkedIn (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a job fair?

<p>To connect employers and many applicants at one location. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are interviews typically scheduled after online tests on job sites?

<p>Through electronic means if the applicant is qualified. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What calculation determines the effectiveness of a recruitment campaign?

<p>Amount spent on advertising divided by number of qualified applicants. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activity does Facebook primarily facilitate in the context of recruitment?

<p>Reaching friends and family. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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