MGT340 Topic 2: Recruitment and Selection

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What is the primary goal of human resource planning?

To determine the right number of people at the right time and place

What happens when the supply of required human resources is greater than the demand?

HR surplus

What is the result of ineffective human resource planning?

Surplus or shortage of human resources

What comes after human resource planning in the process?

Job analysis and recruitment Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a human resource shortage?

Difficulty meeting organizational demands Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of effective human resource planning?

To supply the right number of people at the right time and place Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of digital recruiting software?

To post vacant positions on multiple forums and screen resumes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a disadvantage of internal recruitment?

Demoralizing employees who are not promoted Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of external recruitment?

New perspectives and external experiences may improve company practices Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of external recruitment?

New employees needing more time to adapt to company culture Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of digital recruiting software?

iCIMS Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of digital recruiting software in the interview process?

To screen resumes and list relevant candidates Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a reference check in the hiring process?

To verify information provided by the applicant Signup and view all the answers

What type of test is used to assess a candidate's language, reading comprehension, and vocabulary?

Aptitude test Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a self-report inventory in a personality test?

To rate how well the question or statement applies to the candidate Signup and view all the answers

What is a written description of education, qualifications, and personal interests sent to an employer called?

Curriculum vitae Signup and view all the answers

What type of test is used to assess a candidate's typing speed?

Performance test Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an aptitude test?

To determine whether the candidate is suitable for the job Signup and view all the answers

What does the Medical Test aim to measure?

The healthy level of selected applicants Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an assessment center?

To assess the personality traits of job applicants Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of a one-on-one interview?

To determine whether the applicant should be hired Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of STEP 4 in the recruitment process?

To collect information on applicants Signup and view all the answers

What type of interview is used to assess the past experiences of job applicants?

Behavioural interview Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in the recruitment process?

Selecting the most suitable applicant Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to specify the required level of education and experience for a job?

To prevent hiring underqualified candidates Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of hiring overqualified talent?

High turnover rate once the employee leaves for a better job Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to specify certain physical characteristics in a job requirement?

To ensure the candidate can perform the job's physical demands Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a physical ability that may be required for a job?

Ability to work around small children Signup and view all the answers

What is another component of a job specification apart from academic qualification and experience?

Personality requirement Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider personality requirements in a job specification?

To ensure the candidate fits the job's culture and environment Signup and view all the answers

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Digital Recruiting

Digital recruiting is an application or human resource software that enables the human resource department to post vacant positions on multiple forums, use AI to screen resumes and list relevant candidates, schedule candidate interviews, and send offer letters.
Examples of recruiting software include Oracle Recruiting Cloud, Talentcloud.ai, and iCIMS.

Recruitment

Internal recruitment advantages include motivating employees to work hard for promotion, reducing recruiting cost, facilitating succession planning and career development, and no need for induction as employees are already aware of company cultures and policies.
Internal recruitment disadvantages include demoralizing employees who are not promoted, encouraging internal strife for promotions, and denying promotion opportunities to good performers.
External recruitment advantages include bringing new perspectives, having a large number of applicants to select from, and reducing training costs.
External recruitment disadvantages include lower morale, high costs, and time required for recruitment, as well as the need for new employees to adapt to company culture and policies.

Types of Tests

Intelligence tests aim to measure problem-solving skills.
Medical tests enable employers to recruit workers with required qualifications.
Personality tests assess whether a candidate's personality suits the job.
Examples of tests include Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and aptitude tests.

Steps in Recruitment Process

Step 3: Source of recruitment (internal or external).
Step 4: Collect information on applicants through assessment center activities, interviews, applications, reference checks, performance tests, aptitude tests, and personality tests.
Step 5: Select the most suitable applicant after screening.

Human Resource Planning

Human resource planning involves forecasting the need for human resources and determining how to fill positions.
Effective human resource planning helps management meet demand by supplying the right number of people at the right time and place.
Human resource planning precedes job analysis, recruitment, and selection.
Human resource surplus occurs when the supply of required human resources exceeds demand.
Human resource shortage occurs when the supply of required human resources is less than demand.

Job Analysis

Job analysis involves specifying the physical and personality requirements of a job.
Job specifications must clearly emphasize the required education, experience, and physical capabilities.
Examples of physical requirements include working in confined spaces or being able to work around small children.
Personality requirements may include career path and fit for the job.