HRM Chapter 5: Recruiting and Selecting Employees
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What is the formula for predicting employee performance?

  • Performance = ability - motivation
  • Performance = ability + motivation
  • Performance = ability x motivation (correct)
  • Performance = ability / motivation
  • What is the primary benefit of internal recruiting?

  • Less costly (correct)
  • Signals opportunity to workforce
  • More new ideas
  • Fresh perspectives
  • What is an example of a non-traditional recruitment strategy?

  • Radio advertisements
  • Print advertisements
  • Employee referrals
  • Social Media (correct)
  • Why is it important to evaluate recruiting sources?

    <p>To increase the effectiveness of recruiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of external recruiting?

    <p>Fresh perspectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to tie recruitment efforts to HRP?

    <p>To ensure the right number of candidates are attracted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of HR planning?

    <p>To ensure the right number of people with the right skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three components of the hiring process?

    <p>Recruitment, selection, and hiring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate cost of turnover as a percentage of salary?

    <p>25% of salary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of internal recruiting?

    <p>It is a faster and more cost-effective way to fill positions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of forecasting labor demand?

    <p>To ensure the right number of people with the right skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason to make staffing decisions that maximize the hiring and promotion of the best people?

    <p>To improve organizational performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common reaction of applicants to selection devices?

    <p>They prefer job simulations and interviews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of affirmative action?

    <p>To ensure equal opportunities for all job applicants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential aspect of human resource planning?

    <p>Forecasting labor demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key challenge in the hiring process?

    <p>Managing the selection process effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to learn about past work-related behavior during the hiring process?

    <p>To avoid negligent hiring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the best selection tools?

    <p>They are both reliable and valid</p> Signup and view all the answers

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