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What is the main focus of recruitment?
Which type of recruitment involves hiring individuals already working in the organization?
What is a common method used for screening applicants' qualifications?
In Internet recruiting sites, what do companies typically list?
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Which of the following is NOT a common method used for recruitment?
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What does screening refer to in the context of employee selection processes?
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What is the primary purpose of employment tests mentioned in the text?
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What are qualification standards used for in the employee selection process?
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Which type of employment test evaluates an applicant's specific skills and knowledge in a certain field?
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What is the purpose of employee selection in an organization?
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In the context of employment testing, what do aptitude tests assess in applicants?
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What do qualification standards consider when evaluating an applicant for a position?
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Study Notes
Recruitment
- Recruitment is the process of attracting people with the right qualifications to apply for a job.
- There are two types of recruitment: internal and external recruitment.
- Internal recruitment involves recruiting employees already employed by the organization.
- External recruitment involves recruiting employees from outside the organization.
- Recruitment tactics include:
- Internal job postings
- Referrals
- Campus recruitment
- Newspaper ads
- Web sites
- Public and private employment agencies
- Job fairs
- Internet is a fast-growing source of recruitment, with two forms:
- Employer-based websites (list available job openings and provide information about the organization and minimum requirements)
- Internet recruiting sites (list job openings for organizations and resumes for applicants)
Screening
- Screening is the process of verifying an applicant's degree of qualifications for a particular position.
- Methods used to screen and determine applicant qualifications include:
- Application form or biographical data sheet
- Resume
- Preliminary and employment interviews
- Employment tests
- Physical examination
- Recommendation letters from former employers, teachers, and colleagues
- Background investigation
- Employment tests are standardized psychological tests used to determine mental capacities, attitudes, and personality traits.
- Types of employment tests include:
- Intelligence or mental ability tests
- Aptitude tests
- Achievement tests
- Personality tests
- Employment tests can be written, oral, or performance tests.
Employee Selection
- Employee selection is the process of identifying and hiring the best applicants for a vacant position.
- The selection committee evaluates applicants based on qualification standards set by the company or organization.
- Qualification standards refer to the minimum requirements for a position, including:
- Educational attainment
- Trainings attended
- Work experience
- Eligibility
- Physical fitness
- Other qualities required for the position.
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Description
Explore the concepts of recruitment, screening, and employee selection in the context of group dynamics. Learn about internal and external recruitment, recruitment tactics, and the importance of attracting qualified candidates for a job.
