3.4 Recruitment and Selection

Cards (26)

  • What is the primary purpose of recruitment in a business?
    To fill job vacancies
  • Effective selection reduces employee turnover
  • Businesses must comply with data protection laws when handling personal information from applicants
  • The focus of recruitment is on attracting and sourcing candidates
  • What is one common method used in internal recruitment?
    Internal job postings
  • Internal recruitment may create internal competition and resentment among employees.

    True
  • Interviews can be time-consuming and subject to bias.

    True
  • Recruitment is the process of attracting and selecting suitable candidates to fill a vacancy
  • External recruitment can lower employee morale if internal candidates are overlooked.

    True
  • Adhering to legal frameworks in recruitment helps businesses attract and retain talent.

    True
  • Place the following recruitment activities in the correct order:
    1️⃣ Advertising the job
    2️⃣ Accepting applications
    3️⃣ Screening potential candidates
  • One benefit of internal recruitment is reduced recruitment costs
  • Structured or unstructured conversations with candidates are called interviews
  • What do personality tests measure in recruitment?
    Traits and behaviors
  • What is one best practice in recruiting and selecting staff?
    Clear job descriptions
  • Providing a positive candidate experience builds a company's reputation and attracts referrals.

    True
  • Failure to comply with recruitment laws can lead to lawsuits and reputational damage.

    True
  • What is one key benefit of using fair selection techniques?
    Reduces bias
  • Recruitment involves choosing the best candidate from a pool of applicants.
    False
  • What is the name of the equality legislation in the UK that prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics?
    Equality Act 2010
  • What is the purpose of recruitment in an organization?
    To attract and select candidates
  • The purpose of recruitment is to generate a pool of applicants.

    True
  • What is one common method used in external recruitment?
    Job boards
  • What is one benefit of using application forms in recruitment?
    Structured data
  • The significance of selection techniques lies in ensuring the right people are hired
  • Effective job descriptions attract suitable candidates