Reference no: EM13522601

True / False Questions

1. Internal temporary employees require more orientation to the organization than would external hires. 

True    False 

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

True    False 

3. Surveys demonstrate that employees are more satisfied when their employers provide them with ample communication and opportunities for internal advancement. 

True    False 

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

True    False

5. The degree to which an organization utilizes its own internal information on candidate qualifications and job performance will determine how qualified the applicants will be. 

True    False 

6. There is a great deal of research on the effectiveness of internal recruiting sources, so best practices can guide choice of the methods for internal recruiting. 

True    False

7. Realistic job previews are potentially not necessary for internal recruiting because applicants may already be familiar with the jobs in question. 

True    False 

8. Targeted recruiting messages are especially appropriate for internal applicants when they move to an unknown job, a newly created job, or a new geographic area, including an international assignment. 

True    False

9. A targeted message for internal recruits points out how the job matches the needs of the applicant. 

True    False 

10. Word of mouth regarding internal job openings usually serves to provide additional opportunities to women and minorities. 

True    False 

11. There is not much research concerning perceptions of fairness in internal recruiting processes. 

True    False 

12. Research suggests that procedures followed for internal recruiting and other personnel practices can be almost as important as the outcome of the decisions themselves. 

True    False 

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

True    False

14. The Affirmative Action Programs Regulations specifically address internal recruitment as part of the federal contractor's AAP. 

True    False 

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

True    False 

16. In the absence of a discriminatory intent, virtually any seniority system is likely to be bona fide, even if it causes adverse impact. 

True    False 

17. The "glass ceiling" refers to strong but invisible barriers for women and minorities to promotion in organizations. 

True    False

18. The Federal Glass Ceiling Commission study found that although men and women were nearly equally eager to move into management, women were much less optimistic about their chances of being promoted. 

True    False 

19. 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. 

True    False 

20. The "glass ceiling" refers to the prevalence of policies and procedures that have resulted in reverse discrimination. 

True    False