Human Resource Management Quiz

Part-Time Working Arrangements

• Rise in part-time work is driven by the need for flexibility and labor shortages.
• Increased costs for employers contribute to the preference for part-time arrangements.

Internal Recruitment Drawbacks

• Using internal sources can limit access to new and diverse skill sets.
• Internal recruitment minimizes the need for new hire orientation and boosts team spirit, but it may hinder fresh perspectives.

Outsourcing Popularity

• The popularity of outsourcing has surged due to a shift of tasks to external organizations specializing in those fields.
• This trend contrasts with a decrease in specialized tasks and the expansion of in-house departments.

Key Forces Influencing HRM

• New technologies decentralizing communications have shaped contemporary Human Resource Management (HRM).
• A decline in technological advances and centralized decision-making structures are not key forces.

Globalization's Impact on Management

• Managers must navigate diverse cultural values and practices due to globalization.
• Globalization does not simplify decision-making processes or reduce the need for global strategies.

Strategic Approach for Global Organizations

• Organizations should decentralize power to local managers when operating on a global scale to cater to local market nuances.
• A uniform approach across all markets often neglects cultural differences.

Primary Goal of Recruitment

• The main objective of recruitment is to identify and engage potential job candidates.
• Recruitment should not be focused solely on minimizing hiring processes or expenses.

Alternative Considerations Before Filling Vacancies

• Considerations include promoting from within, making positions redundant, and utilizing overtime.
• Decreasing salaries is not a viable alternative for filling vacancies.

Recruiting Yield Pyramid

• The purpose of a recruiting yield pyramid is to calculate the number of applicants needed to achieve the required number of hires.
• It helps in effective recruitment planning and optimizing job offers.

Internal Vs. External Recruitment Sources

• Internal recruitment relies on job postings on company intranets and notice boards.
• Key advantages of internal sources include enhancing employee loyalty and retention within the organization.

External Sources of Recruitment

• Employment agencies serve as a prime example of external recruitment sources.
• Other external methods do not include job postings on company intranets or rehiring former employees.