3.4 Recruitment and Selection

• 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