problem1) Which of the following is not the basic characteristic of a job according to socio-technical approach?

(i) Correlation with social lives
(ii) Freedom and discretion
(iii) Decision-making authority
(iv) Desirable future
(v) Social support and recognition.

problem2) Objectives of recruitment are more likely to be achieved if recruiting sources used are appropriate for the kind of position that is to be filled. Employee referrals form a very good source of recruitment, especially in which of the following level(s) in the organization?

I. Higher-level.
II. Middle-level.
III. Lower-level.

(i) Only (I) above
(ii) Only (II) above
(iii) Both (I) and (II) above
(iv) Both (II) and (III) above
(v) All (I), (II) and (III) above.

problem3) Success of a recruitment program could be judged based on the number of criteria. Which of the following is/are not a criterion to judge the recruitment program?

I. The number of successful placements and hiring.
II. The quantity and quality of the recruiters.
III. The cost involved and time taken for filling up the position.
IV. The number of offers made and number of applicants.

(i) Only (I) above
(ii) Only (II) above
(iii) Both (I) and (III) above
(iv) Both (II) and (III) above
(v) (I), (III) and (IV) above.

problem4) Organizations try and identify employees within a organization to be groomed to take on higher responsibilities. Which of the following is not the advantage of the policy of developing employees from inside instead of searching for new talent?

(i) Guarantee of finding qualified applicants
(ii) Lower costs of recruitment
(iii) A shorter period of adjustment to new job
(iv) Less effort to find right candidate
(v) Improves morale of employees.

problem5) Campus placements at some of the top institutions in a country reflect the condition of the economy and industry. Which type of relationships is built between organizations and the educational institutions through this exercise of campus recruitment?

(i) Short-term relationships
(ii) Long-term relationships
(iii) Nominal relationships
(iv) Abnormal relationships
(v) Normal relationships.

problem6) Advertisements have the widest reach and are quite effective for the organization in search of external talent. In this regard, which of the following determine the mode and medium of advertisement?

I. The nature of the job.
II. Level of job in the organization.
III. Number of employees in the organization.
IV. Criticality of the job in the organization.

(i) Both (I) and (III) above
(ii) (I), (II) and (III) above
(iii) (I), (II) and (IV) above
(iv) (II), (III) and (IV) above
(v) All (I), (II), (III) and (IV) above.

problem7) There are number of factors which affect the recruitment program. ‘A profitable firm known for its strong values would attract a better response to a recruitment drive than a loss-making firm, known for its lack of values’ is an ex of which of the following factors?

(i) Organizational culture
(ii) Resource allocation
(iii) Reputation of the organization
(iv) Geographical location
(v) Advertisement channels.

problem8) A specialized category of private agencies, who cater mostly to top management level recruitment needs is called

(i) Employee referrals
(ii) Head hunters
(iii) Unsolicited applications
(iv) Employment exchange
(v) Public agencies.

problem9) Changing market situations and business demands also impact effectiveness and relevance of a recruitment program. Hence it is significant for the organization to have

I. Rigid recruitment policy.
II. Flexible recruitment policy.
III. Proactive recruitment policy.

(i) Only (I) above
(ii) Only (II) above
(iii) Both (I) and (III) above
(iv) Both (II) and (III) above
(v) All (I), (II) and (III) above.

problem10) Several organizations use short and concise application blanks, whereas some others have elaborate and cumbersome ones. In this regard, which of the following is not included in educational information of the application form?

(i) The period of study
(ii) The list of schools, colleges and institutions attended by job applicant
(iii) The grade secured by college in a state
(iv) The different courses taken and subjects studied
(v) The percentage of marks scored.