Recruitment

Question 1

Recruitment procedure

Answer 1

-HR manager should evaluate the job

-The HRM should indicate the job specifications

-Choose the method of recruitment to reach suitable candidates

-If external recruitment is chosen the relevant recruitment sources should be selected

-Vacancies can be internally advertised via internal word of mouth

-External recruitment should be considered if internal recruitment was unsuccessful

Question 2

Meaning of Job analysis

Answer 2

-A tool used by the HR function to source and analyse information about the business’ workforce. This information is then used to recruit the right person for the job

-It consists of a job description and job specification

Question 3

Differences between Job description and Job analysis

Answer 3

Job description:
-Describes duties of a specific job

-A written description of the job and its requirements

-Describes the key performance areas for a specific job

Job specification:
-Describes the minimum acceptable personal qualities, skills and qualifications needed for the job

-A written description of specific qualifications, skills, and experience needed for the job

-Describes key requirements for the person who will fill the position

Question 4

Meaning of recruitment

Answer 4

-An ongoing process because employees leave their jobs for new jobs or as new technical skills are being acquired

-Its a process used by the business to identify certain vacancies in the business and attract suitable candidates for them

Question 5

Sources of internal recruitment

Answer 5

-Word of mouth
-Internal bulletins
-Internal emails
-Office notice boards

Question 6

Impact of internal recruitment (Positives)

Answer 6

-The business knows the personality, strengths, and weaknesses of the candidate

-Current employees understand the operations of the business

Question 7

Impact of internal recruitment (Negatives)

Answer 7

-Number of applicants is limited to current staff only

-Promoting a current employee may cause resentment among existing other employees

Question 8

Sources of external recruitment

Answer 8

-Walk-ins
-Networking
-Printed media
-Posters

Question 9

Impact of external recruitment (Positives)

Answer 9

-There is a larger pool of candidates to choose from

-It may help the business to meet affirmative action targets

Question 10

Impact of external recruitment (Negatives)

Answer 10

-New candidates take longer to adjust to a new work environment

-Information on CV’s may not be reliable