HRM 200 WORKFORCE PLANNING
EXAM TEST 1 A+ GRADED WESTERN
GOVENORS UNIVERSITY.
What is a Yield Ratio?
Correct Answer -The percentage of applicants that proceed to the next
stage of the selection process
What are the advantages & disadvantages of external recruitment? (2
each)
Correct Answer -Advantages:
- Availability of a more diverse applicant pool
- Elimination of employee rivalry
Disadvantages:
- The new employee may not fit the culture of the company
- Lack of knowledge about the skills of the recruit
What is AIDA?
Correct Answer -To achieve optimum results from an advertisement
The ad should attract attention
The ad should develop interest in the job
The ad should create a desire for the job
The ad should instigate action
, Why are applications forms beneficial?
Correct Answer -Information that the company requires is specifically
requested, rather than just what the candidate wants to reveal
What is the importance of "selection"?
Correct Answer -The process of choosing among individuals who have
been recruited to fill existing or projected job openings
What are the 3 ways to avoid legal issues?
Correct Answer -(1) selection criteria based on the job
(2) save all records and information
(3) reject applicants who make false statements
How is HR strategic involvement?
Correct Answer -the company's plan for how it will balance its internal
strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats in order
to maintain a competitive advantage
Diff between Operational and Strategic?
Correct Answer -Operation = focus on now ie. who to hire, skills needed..
etc
Strategic = focus on future, ie company goals and shit
What is the primary sector?
Correct Answer -agriculture, fishing, trapping, forestry, and mining have
decreased and now represent only 4% of jobs
Contingent Workers?
Correct Answer -Contingent (non-standard) workers: workers who do not
have regular full-time employment status
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