4.8 Assessment of Recruiting Methods

Question 1

How can an organization determine which recruiting method is most effective?

Use every method every time, to make sure the organization covers its bases
Through evaluating the effectiveness of its own recruitment efforts
See what others have done and use that method
Use the easiest method

Answer 1

Through evaluating the effectiveness of its own recruitment efforts

Question 2

he walk-in method is usually most effective with which applicants?

Sales applicants
Clerical applicants
Technical applicants
Professional applicants

Answer 2

Clerical applicants

Question 3

True or False: If organizations use a combination of internal and external sources of recruitment, they will always get the number of applicants they want, as well as be able to retain those hired.

Answer 3

False

Although organizations may use both internal and external sources of recruitment, they may not always obtain a sufficient or desired number of the applicants they want, or retain those employees of most value to the organization. This is especially true in highly competitive markets and for highly skilled individuals.

Question 4

How can an organization evaluate the method that is right for them?

Pick the most expensive method, since you get what you pay for
Compare the number of potentially qualified applicants hired by each method for each group, and see which one worked
Pick the least expensive method so there is much less waste
See what other organizations do and do the same, as this will save the organization the cost of evaluation

Answer 4

Compare the number of potentially qualified applicants hired by each method for each group, and see which one worked

Question 5

True or False: Organizations often add enticements such as relocation assistance and career development programs to attract better applicants. This is the only benefit to having these programs.

Answer 5

False

Organizations can enhance recruitment through the enticements it offers, such as relocation assistance, career development programs, or child-care services. Many incentives that companies use to increase the applicant pool also increase the probability that, once hired, the applicant-employee will stay with the firm.