CHAPTER 3

Question 1

_________ is the process of attracting the best individuals to join the company on a timely basis, in sufficient numbers, and meeting the qualification requirements, thereby encouraging them to apply for the jobs in the organization.

Answer 1

Recruitment

Question 2

The process starts as soon as the need for additional personnel is identified.

Answer 2

Recruitment

Question 3

It is ideally the result of good human resource planning.

Answer 3

Recruitment

Question 4

This process will thoroughly review and analyze the manpower requirements.

Answer 4

Recruitment

Question 5

The reference for the qualification requirements is in the existing ________.

Answer 5

job description.

Question 6

What are the Two Major Sources of Candidates to Fill the Vacant Positions?

Answer 6

1. The Internal Source
2. The External Source

Question 7

These are the qualified candidates from the company and within the ranks of its present employees.

Answer 7

The Internal Source

Question 8

They have the advantage of boosting the morale of the other employees and encouraging them to perform well.

Answer 8

The Internal Source

Question 9

The promotion of the employees within the management recognizes the career mobility opportunities provided by the organization, in effect leading to other developments.

Answer 9

The Internal Source

Question 10

This upward mobility triggers a positive effect on employees’ performance.

Answer 10

The Internal Source

Question 11

. Movement within the company is also less expensive in terms of time and resources because incumbent employees are already familiar with the organizational rules, policies, regulations, and the functions attached to the new position.

Answer 11

The Internal Source

Question 12

________ are best applicable for supervisory or mid-level positions.

Answer 12

Promotions

Question 13

_________ employees who have proven their worth in terms of dedication to their job and performance may be promoted to __________ level.

Answer 13

Supervisory
managerial

Question 14

This upward movement will create a vacancy for the entry of another prospective employee that could be sourced out from the external manpower.

Answer 14

The Internal Source (thru promotion)

Question 15

The hiring from the outside source is a management option.

Answer 15

The External Source

Question 16

If it thinks that no one from within among the next rank of employees can successfully perform the job or deliver the required output, then hiring an outsider would be inevitable.

Answer 16

The External Source

Question 17

This could also be resorted to when the new vacant position requires added skills due to the introduction of new technology and the need is immediate and necessary.

Answer 17

The External Source

Question 18

Another reason why management may resort to hiring from outside is the culture of conflict among employees who are vying for a new position.

Answer 18

The External Source

Question 19

This practice of hiring from outside is resorted to by management to eliminate dissensions among internal employees competing for promotions.

Answer 19

The External Source

Question 20

9 Different Methods of Human Resource Recruitment

Answer 20

1. Job Posting
2. The Word-of-Mouth System
3. Advertising Media
4. Walk-Ins and Unsolicited Applicants
5. Campus or University Recruitment
6. Job Fair and Open House
7. Government Agencies
8. Radio and Television
9. The Internet

Question 21

This is the process by which internal recruitment is accomplished

Answer 21

Job Posting

Question 22

Every time a position becomes available it is posted in the company bulletin board for the information of all interested parties.

Answer 22

Job Posting

Question 23

Qualified employees are given preference for promotion or transfer to another section.

Answer 23

Job Posting

Question 24

The information posted in the bulletin board should specify and contain the job description; the department where there is a vacancy, salary grade, work schedule, and work conditions. The deadline for applications should also be stated so that at the end of the scheduled date, management may open the position to outsiders.

Answer 24

Job Posting

Question 25

The standard time for job posting is a period of ________week to _______ weeks.

Answer 25

one two

Question 26

These guidelines will help prevent the problem of “_________” employees who may opt to apply for virtually every job posted. It also treats the process in a serious manner and lends credibility, thus increasing its effectiveness.

Answer 26

revolving door

Question 27

This method of recruitment is found to be effective in local situations.

Answer 27

The Word-of-mouth system

Question 28

It is one of the least expensive recruitment systems.

Answer 28

The Word-of-mouth system

Question 29

As soon as people learn that there’s a job opening, the word spreads around.

Answer 29

The Word-of-mouth system

Question 30

. The department head tells other department heads, the employee talks with other employees, and then it spreads out to the company’s community of friends and families.

Answer 30

The Word-of-mouth system

Question 31

This is very common in a locality where there are few jobs available and more applicants want to get employed.

Answer 31

The Word-of-mouth system

Question 32

The Chinese company would prefer an applicant who is recommended by somebody who is loyal and tested and has worked with them for a number of years.

Answer 32

The Word-of-mouth system

Question 33

They would prefer to hire an employee’s relative or friends. Very few companies will advertise for new positions as________ is an effective means of recruitment especially for employees.

Answer 33

word-of-mouth

Question 34

It is certainly an effective tool but the following precautionary measures should be observed: a. ________ may dominate over the company employment. Employees may recommend those from the same region (e.g., the Ilocanos, Tagalogs) if the one at the helm is an Ilocano and so on. b. Pulling of strings and the “________" system may prevail. This may result in hiring employees that discriminate against other applicants who may be more qualified.

Answer 34

Regionalism padrino”

Question 35

One popular and often effective means of soliciting applicants is advertising it through the media, like newspapers, magazines, radio, or television.

Answer 35

Advertising Media

Question 36

Careful planning in terms of content, timing, and location can generate a large response, usually resulting in hiring.

Answer 36

Advertising Media

Question 37

Agencies may also be able to provide advice as to the best day of the week to put an ad.

Answer 37

Advertising Media

Question 38

Usually ________is a good day for all positions.

Answer 38

Sunday

Question 39

Not many applicants would be available in the months of ________ and ________ due to the 13th month pay and other company incentives.

Answer 39

November December

Question 40

These are ads that do not reveal the identity of the company.

Answer 40

Blind ads

Question 41

they give a box number where the resume or pertinent papers will be forwarded. This is usually done to avoid responding to a flood of phone calls or unwanted resumes.

Answer 41

Blind ads

Question 42

When scanning personal files for existing applicants, compare carefully the background and skills with the requirements of the available position needed to fill up.

Answer 42

Blind ads

Question 43

These unsolicited applicants could be a possible source of outstanding employees.

Answer 43

Walk-Ins and Unsolicited Applicants

Question 44

They are not, however, treated very seriously by the human resource department or the company receptionist.

Answer 44

Walk-Ins and Unsolicited Applicants

Question 45

Most often, the application letters or resumes are put in the waste basket or at times put in file without even looking at the potential qualifications of the applicants.

Answer 45

Walk-Ins and Unsolicited Applicants

Question 46

Colleges are undisputable sources of talent for an organization to tap.

Answer 46

Campus or University Recruitment

Question 47

It is highly desirable for companies to select, groom and develop recruits from top schools in the country.

Answer 47

Campus or University Recruitment

Question 48

________ requires careful planning and preparation.

Answer 48

Campus recruitment

Question 49

Student potentials must be properly evaluated together with their ________.

Answer 49

academic standing

Question 50

Along these lines, students who are leaders in campus activities are potential leaders in industry if given the proper break, orientation and training. They may start as cadets and be given training to assume future supervisory positions.

Answer 50

Campus or University Recruitment

Question 51

_________are popularly increasing as recruitment sources.

Answer 51

The job fair and open house

Question 52

The organizational representatives of The job fair and open house company gather and interview several applicants over a period of _____ to ______ days in some specified fields.

Answer 52

one two

Question 53

An advertisement announcing the location of the job fair is posted at least _______ week ahead of schedule to attract more applicants.

Answer 53

one

Question 54

______ interviews are conducted during the job fair.

Answer 54

Brief

Question 55

Some local government units have their placement offices look for possible employment for their constituents.

Answer 55

Government Agencies

Question 56

The _______has also an agency that compiles applications for referral to the different companies.

Answer 56

DOLE

Question 57

They screen and refer applicants usually for manual or unskilled positions

Answer 57

Government Agencies

Question 58

. Some are new college graduates or protégés of politicians who may not be qualified for the job. Some referrals are accommodated at times for political patronage.

Answer 58

Government Agencies

Question 59

These types of referrals are sometimes difficult to handle due to political pressures

Answer 59

Government Agencies

Question 60

________ are now used as mediums for manpower recruitment. Since the coverage of the advertisement is of great magnitude, more qualified applicants can be reached and could even tempt other applicants who are not actually looking for jobs.

Answer 60

Radio and Television

Question 61

The _____ could become another source of employment opportunities.

Answer 61

internet

Question 62

Company profiles and job placement could eventually come into the __________

Answer 62

internet.