Quiz: Human Resource Management & The Hiring Process

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Quiz: Human Resource Management & The Hiring Process - Quiz

This test is part of a Business Management segment on the Hiring Process.

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1.

Human Resource Management can be defined as the function within an organization that:
- A.
  
  Recruits and hires employees
- B.
  
  Manages employees
- C.
  
  Directs and trains employees
- D.
  
  All of the above
2.

Which one of the following is NOT an activity involved with Human Resource Management?
- A.
  
  Motivating employees
- B.
  
  Managing the health and safety of employees
- C.
  
  Compensating employees
- D.
  
  Preparing work schedules and work hours for individual departments
3.

HR Management activities include the handling of employee relations and dealing with labor unions.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

When conducting a job interview sit directly across the table from the person to be interviewed because it gives the potential new employee a sense that you are in command of the interview.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

When interviewing have a formalized list of questions that directly pertain to the position and follow the same questioning for each candidate.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

During the interview, it is appropriate to ask about religious beliefs and sexual preferences?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

The interviewer's questions should cover two areas in particular: the candidate's experience and his or her personal qualities.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

The interviewer should ask personal questions so that you can get to know the individual candidate.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Give the applicant ample time to ask questions at the end of your questions during the interview.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Always follow up with each applicant in order to give them news about the job.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

What three things should be appropriately included when answering the questions, "Tell Me About Yourself?"
- A.
  
  Languages, personal weaknesses, personal strengths
- B.
  
  Marital status, children, personal facts
- C.
  
  Religion, ethnicity, and credit rating
- D.
  
  Education, Employment and Skills
12.

The following is an appropriate answer to the questions, "Tell Me About Yourself". "I just graduated from Penn State University, I played football, had a "B" average and now I am looking for a job"
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

It is a good idea to read the "job description" prior to a job interview so that you are aware of what skills are required for the job.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

Open-ended questions are asked during the interview process so the interviewer can ascertain who has good communication skills and are problem solvers.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

The following is an appropriate answer to the question, "Why should I hire you?""I have excellent communications skills, graduated from Virginia Tech with honors, and I am very good at writing proposals?"
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

When citing skills in a job interview one should indicate things that are already completed or "fixed" such as a University Degree.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

Skills such as Java programmer, Excel, Access are all good things to include in answering a question such as, "Why should I hire you?"
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

It is a good idea to indicate all skills you have during a job interview whether or not they are relevant to the specific position.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

It is important to know what skills are needed for a job position prior to answering the questions, "What are your strengths/weaknesses?"
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

Answering the question, "What are your strengths/weaknesses?" is your opportunity to boost your chance of getting the job by telling the interviewer what he/she desires to hear regardless of whether or not you can show evidence of having those skills.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

Doing your own research about the company and position you are applying for is important because employers want to know "Why you want to work for them?"
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

A good reason to lean how to interview candidates for a job is that it allows you to find individuals that fit into your company or small business.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
23.

The role of the interviewer is to relay information to the applicant about the position, benefits and conditions in which they will be working, if hired.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
24.

The following topics represent unsafe ground for an interviewer when conducting an interview for a new position:
- A.
  
  Previous employment, special skills and prior education
- B.
  
  Age, religion, and ethnic background
- C.
  
  Both A and B
- D.
  
  None of the above
25.

The question, "When did you graduate from high school?" is an appropriate interview question for a career position.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False