Employee Referral Programs in Organizations
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What did one company in the aerospace industry offer as a bonus to employees who referred successful recruits?

  • $500 (correct)
  • $300
  • $1000
  • $700

    • How does an employee's referral affect a candidate's chances of being hired?

  • It varies depending on the candidate's experience
  • It increases the chances (correct)
  • It decreases the chances
  • It has no impact

    • What is nepotism in the context of hiring friends and relatives?

  • A form of favoritism towards friends and relatives (correct)
  • A decrease in recruitment costs
  • A method to reduce cliques in the workplace
  • An increase in employment diversity

    • Why are employee referrals considered relatively inexpensive?

    <p>Because they usually lead to quick responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do companies tend to treat referrals from low-performing workers compared to applicants from other sources?

    <p>They reject them at higher rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential negative outcome arises from hiring friends and relatives?

    <p>Formation of cliques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration when using private employment agencies?

    <p>National databases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who typically pays the fee to a private employment agency when an employer requests job applicants?

    <p>Employers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the usual range for the fee charged by private employment agencies?

    <p>20-30% of annual salary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should individuals do before signing a contract with a private employment agency?

    <p>Examine the contract carefully</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are private employment agencies' fees more than offset by high salaries received?

    <p>When agencies help find uniquely qualified jobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of not carefully considering a private employment agency's contract?

    <p>Unnecessary expenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the advantage of using a private employment agency for an organization?

    <p>They can tailor their services to match the organization's specific hiring needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of using an executive search firm for filling upper-level management positions?

    <p>They can identify candidates who are currently employed by competitors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about executive search firms is true?

    <p>They often visit their clients' headquarters to interview members of management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason an organization might choose to use an executive search firm over conducting an internal recruitment process?

    <p>To ensure confidentiality and avoid accusations of pirating from competitors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about private employment agencies is false?

    <p>They primarily focus on entry-level and mid-level positions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, which of the following is a limitation of local agencies when it comes to recruiting?

    <p>They check the same local recruiting sources that are available to applicants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of company websites in the job application process?

    <p>To advertise open job positions and allow applicants to apply online</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of websites, other than company websites, are specifically used to advertise job openings?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of applying for jobs online?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge faced by companies due to the ease of online applications?

    <p>Overwhelming number of applications received and required to review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of software has been developed to help companies manage the large volume of online applications?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential advantage of the online job application process?

    <p>Reduced costs for companies in managing the application process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, which of the following is the LEAST likely reason why companies obtain a satisfactory applicant pool through direct applications?

    <p>The company is able to recruit top-level executives through direct applications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage suggest is the primary reason why companies receive a large number of unsolicited applications?

    <p>The company is perceived as a good place to work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, which of the following is the LEAST likely reason why companies rely on temporary staffing agencies?

    <p>To recruit top-level executives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The passage suggests that sex-biased advertising in recruitment can have what effect?

    <p>It can discourage members of one sex from applying for a job.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, which of the following is a disadvantage of relying on direct applications as a recruitment method?

    <p>It is not effective for recruiting top-level executives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the LEAST likely reason why companies use temporary staffing agencies?

    <p>To reduce recruitment costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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