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What is the primary purpose of new employee training?
What is the primary purpose of new employee training?
Which of the following is considered a form of direct compensation?
Which of the following is considered a form of direct compensation?
Which group is NOT included in the government-mandated benefits?
Which group is NOT included in the government-mandated benefits?
What does retraining mainly focus on?
What does retraining mainly focus on?
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What is one of the roles of a company manual?
What is one of the roles of a company manual?
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Indirect compensation includes which of the following?
Indirect compensation includes which of the following?
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Which of the following is NOT a recognized organizational policy area?
Which of the following is NOT a recognized organizational policy area?
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Which of the following benefits is classified as voluntary?
Which of the following benefits is classified as voluntary?
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What is the first step in the recruitment process?
What is the first step in the recruitment process?
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Which of the following is NOT an essential part of a job description?
Which of the following is NOT an essential part of a job description?
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What is the primary purpose of the preliminary interview in the selection process?
What is the primary purpose of the preliminary interview in the selection process?
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Which aspect of a job specification describes minimum qualifications for the position?
Which aspect of a job specification describes minimum qualifications for the position?
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Which step in the selection process involves measuring the applicant’s specific abilities?
Which step in the selection process involves measuring the applicant’s specific abilities?
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In the recruitment process, what does the requisition of a new employee entail?
In the recruitment process, what does the requisition of a new employee entail?
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What is meant by the 'reporting relationships' in a job description?
What is meant by the 'reporting relationships' in a job description?
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What type of test assesses an applicant's general knowledge and abstract reasoning?
What type of test assesses an applicant's general knowledge and abstract reasoning?
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What type of applicants are internal applicants?
What type of applicants are internal applicants?
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At what point in the selection process do applicants have a chance to discuss job expectations and company culture?
At what point in the selection process do applicants have a chance to discuss job expectations and company culture?
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What factor is NOT considered during the physical and medical examination of an applicant?
What factor is NOT considered during the physical and medical examination of an applicant?
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Which of the following describes 'job classification' in large companies?
Which of the following describes 'job classification' in large companies?
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Which type of testing evaluates characteristics such as dependability and sociability in applicants?
Which type of testing evaluates characteristics such as dependability and sociability in applicants?
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What is the primary purpose of a job description?
What is the primary purpose of a job description?
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What is the final step in the selection process before an applicant is officially hired?
What is the final step in the selection process before an applicant is officially hired?
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Which source is NOT a typical avenue for finding external applicants?
Which source is NOT a typical avenue for finding external applicants?
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Study Notes
Recruitment
- Recruitment is the process of persuading a potential applicant to fill a vacant position.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the steps in recruitment
- Define job description
- Recruit qualified people for one's business enterprise
Steps in Recruitment
- Analyze and describe different company jobs and their specifications.
- Create a formal requisition form, specifying the position, date needed, qualifications, and other requirements for the applicant.
- Conduct actual recruitment of applicants.
Job Description
- Defines the duties and responsibilities of a specific position.
- Ensures applicants and employees understand their roles and responsibilities.
Essential Parts of Job Description
- Job title or position
- Reporting relationships
- Job classification
- General description of the job
- Specific duties and responsibilities
- Job specification
Job Specification
- Details the qualifications for a position, including experience type, training, skills, physical demands, aptitudes, age, and other requirements.
Sources of Applicants
- Internal applicants: Current employees within the company who may be considered for promotion.
- External applicants: Individuals recruited through advertisements, referrals, or placement agencies, or who apply directly.
Selection
- The process by which organizations decide which applicants to hire.
Steps in Selection
- Reception of applicants: Applicant screening to determine those to interview.
- Preliminary interview: Checking applicant qualifications and disqualifying unsuitable candidates.
- Filling out of applicant form: Using the form as a guide to determine if the applicant fits the job requirements.
- Employment test: Assessing the applicant's abilities relevant to the job. Types of tests may include mental ability/IQ, aptitude, and personality tests.
- Final interview: Determining the most suitable applicant from a group of pre-screened candidates. Conducted by the immediate supervisor or department head.
- Physical and medical examination: Evaluating applicant health to ensure suitability to work.
- Hiring: Finalizing the hiring process for the select applicant.
- Orientation: Introducing the new employee to company policies, rules, and job-specific information.
Training/Retraining
- New employees receive training to perform their jobs effectively.
- Ongoing retraining to enhance skills, knowledge, or promote employees to other departments.
Compensation
- Any tangible reward for services rendered or task completion.
- Includes Direct (salaries, wages, bonuses, performance bonuses, commission, transportation allowances) and Indirect (medical coverage, awards, recognition, leave credits).
- Compensation varies between/among positions.
Benefits
- Anything that contributes to employee improvement and advantage.
- Divided into government-mandated and voluntary benefits.
Employee Benefits (Government-mandated)
- Social Security benefits
- Employee compensation program
- Pag-ibig benefits
- Philhealth benefits
- Service Incentive leave
- Maternity leave
- Paternity leave
- Special leave for women
Organizational Policies
- Explains personnel policies to be implemented in the workplace.
- Should include guidelines for recruitment, selection, hiring, training, development, and compensation/benefits.
Company Manual
- Guides employees on job performance expectations.
- Details company policies, procedures, and labor laws impacting employees.
- Explains benefits and employee rights.
Company Code of Discipline
- Aims to increase efficiency, create an orderly work environment, boost productivity, uphold employee dignity, and strengthen company prestige.
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This quiz explores the recruitment process, highlighting key steps, job descriptions, and specifications necessary for recruiting qualified candidates. You will learn to identify and create job descriptions and requisition forms, ensuring a clear understanding of responsibilities within your organization.
