Question 1

Hierarchical mobility paths make it very easy, from an administrative vantage point, to identify where to look for applicants in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Research has shown that since the 1970's there has been a radical shift in top management in most organizations, with nearly half of all top executive positions being held by women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

From a legal standpoint, it can be said that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the EEOC is more concerned about external recruitment procedures than internal ones
B)   revised Order No. 4 does not deal with seniority
C)   promotions based on subjective assessments of who is more senior are not likely to be supported in court
D)   existence of "bona fide" seniority systems facilitates compliance on EEO/AA mattersE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Closed internal recruitment systems are an ideal choice if there are issues about perceived fairness and the organization want to make sure it isn't missing out on hidden talent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Organizations have become interested in alternative mobility paths because ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   they are extremely easy to administer
B)   they allow employees to specialize in technical work or management work and advance within either
C)   they promote healthy competition to obtain rewards
D)   unions find them more acceptableE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

Under a hybrid system, neither open nor close steps are implemented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One hallmark of hierarchical mobility paths is an emphasis on pay for skill development and learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following have contributed to the Glass Ceiling?

Accepted Answer

A)   rising interest rates
B)   lack of outreach recruitment practices
C)   frequent updating of organizational records
D)   legal definition contradictionsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Succession planning techniques are important as the workforce increasingly approaches retirement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An open system of internal recruitment can be expected to minimize ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   competition among employees
B)   scrutiny of job qualifications
C)   overlooking talent
D)   low morale among those not advancedE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

According to the Supreme Court, an ADA related-reassignment request must prevail over an organization's seniority system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An empirical study of the characteristics of a job posting system which lead to high user satisfaction found that _________ was(were)  critical.

Accepted Answer

A)   the adequacy of job descriptions
B)   the adequacy of job notification procedures
C)   treatment during the interview
D)   all of the aboveE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Career development centers are a low cost way to increase employee interest in internal career paths.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is true of recruiting messages in internal recruiting?

Accepted Answer

A)   supervisors can describe mobility paths in detail to internal candidates
B)   peers can give internal recruits a realistic idea of what happens in internal promotions and transfers
C)   word of mouth among internal employees can lead to inaccurate information
D)   all of the above are trueE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Alternative mobility paths tend to be very difficult to administer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

It is probably best to avoid listing who is eligible for open positions in a mobility policy, because it will just lock the organization in.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

It should not be assumed that just because job seekers come from inside the organization they will automatically know and understand the selection procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A company's internal e-mail and internet capabilities ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   make it easy and inexpensive to disseminate internal recruiting messages
B)   tend to be very time-consuming ways to send messages about recruiting
C)   cannot effectively complement internal recruiting methods
D)   are used by 100% of organizations looking to recruit internallyE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Job postings influence the recruitment process by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   clarifying requirements of the job
B)   reducing competition for the job
C)   eliminating external sources from consideration
D)   reducing the need for formal applicationsE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

If only an external recruitment search is conducted, the morale of existing employees may be reduced when they feel that they have been passed over for a promotion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Internal Recruitment

Alternative mobility paths tend to be very difficult to administer.

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If only an external recruitment search is conducted, the morale of existing employees may be reduced when they feel that they have been passed over for a promotion.

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Hierarchical mobility paths make it very easy, from an administrative vantage point, to identify where to look for applicants in the organization.

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Job postings influence the recruitment process by ________.

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Which of the following is true of recruiting messages in internal recruiting?

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Succession planning techniques are important as the workforce increasingly approaches retirement.

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From a legal standpoint, it can be said that __________.

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Career development centers are a low cost way to increase employee interest in internal career paths.

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An empirical study of the characteristics of a job posting system which lead to high user satisfaction found that _________ was(were) critical.

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Under a hybrid system, neither open nor close steps are implemented.

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Which of the following have contributed to the Glass Ceiling?

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A company's internal e-mail and internet capabilities ________________.

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One hallmark of hierarchical mobility paths is an emphasis on pay for skill development and learning.

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It should not be assumed that just because job seekers come from inside the organization they will automatically know and understand the selection procedures.

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Research has shown that since the 1970's there has been a radical shift in top management in most organizations, with nearly half of all top executive positions being held by women.

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Organizations have become interested in alternative mobility paths because ______________.

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An open system of internal recruitment can be expected to minimize ________.

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It is probably best to avoid listing who is eligible for open positions in a mobility policy, because it will just lock the organization in.

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Closed internal recruitment systems are an ideal choice if there are issues about perceived fairness and the organization want to make sure it isn't missing out on hidden talent.

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According to the Supreme Court, an ADA related-reassignment request must prevail over an organization's seniority system.

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