Multiple choice questions

$10$ multiple$-$choice questions, these questions allow only one answer to be chosen. Read each question carefully. Indicate the most correct answer on your answer sheet, e$.$g$.1.$B or complete your assignment online using the online quiz. If you are unsure how to use this platform, please contact the course lecturer at hrmlecturer@iqa.ac$.$za$.$

Question $1(1$ X $10$ marks$)$

Read the following scenario and answer the questions. Scenario A$1$

When a new business is established, that means employees should be hired to carry out the tasks. Businesses should ensure that they get the right people to work for them. Correct procedures must be used when acquiring new employees as this reflects the organisation$$s professionalism. There are methods that organisations can make use of when looking for the right candidate and that process differs from organisation to organisation. Some organisations prefer making use of noticeboards, word of mouth, etc, while some are head$-$hunters, make use of labour brokers, and so forth. Each method used is based on the specific requirement of each organisation. Always make sure that your method is not complex as that will put off some candidates, a process should be simple and easy to understand In order for it to achieve the required objectives

$1.$ Which of the following processes represents the second part of staffing whereby one chooses the best candidate for a specific position

a$.$ Job enrichment process

b$.$ Job specification process

c$.$ Recruitment process

d$.$ Selection process.

$2.$ Organisations should plan well in advance to get the best candidates. Which one of the following is a step in the recruitment process.

a$.$ Campus Recruitment

b$.$ Direct Recruitment.

c$.$ Implement strategies

d$.$ Look at the recruitment policy.

$3.$ Company X has decided to consider the skills and competencies that they already have in the organisation in order to fill a vacancy. Identify the source of recruitment represented by this decision.

a$.$ External source of recruitment

b$.$ Head hunting

c$.$ Internal Source of Recruitment.

d$.$ Supervisor referrals.

$4.$ Company X$$s recruitment policy recommends that if a suitable skills and competencies are not available in the organisation to fill a specific position, the company must make use of a more formal method of recruitment that may include media advertising, the internet and consultants. Name the correct recruitment method being recommended.

a$.$ External recruitment method

b$.$ Head hunting recruitment method

c$.$ Employment agencies

d$.$ Internal recruitment method

$5.$ The selection process should be logical for good implementation. Which of the following is the eight steps in the selection process?

a$.$ Keep complete records.

a$.$ Motivate employee.

b$.$ Give them easy tasks.

c$.$ Review performance

Read the following scenario and answer the questions.

One of the key values at X Company Limited is ensuring that they have high calibre employees who are highly engaged and stay with the company for the long haul. The company therefore has a strong talent management programme. Within the talent management programme they have incorporated an orientation programme to cater for both old and new employees. The orientation programme is facilitated by individuals who occupy the following positions:

$$ Department Manager

$$ Supervisor

$$ Shop Steward

$$ HR Department

$6.$ Choose from the statements below, the importance of an orientation programme.

a$.$ It encourages new employees to make new friends.

b$.$ To help new employees know where to have lunch

c$.$ To help them to know more about the expectations of the job.

d$.$ To help the organisation make money.

$7.$ Identify the person that is responsible for explaining disciplinary and grievance procedures in an orientation session.

a$.$ The Shop Steward

b$.$ The Chairperson

c$.$ The Secretary

d$.$ The Manager

$8.$ Select the most appropriate benefit of an orientation programme to the organisation

a$.$ Employees get excited to get incentives.

b$.$ It ensures that the employee settles as soon as possible.

c$.$ Build loyal and engagement that contribute to the success of the organisation

d$.$ Employees will now work less hour

$9.$ Identify an area that is addressed by the HR department in the orientation programme.

a$.$ Technical issues.

b$.$ Employee Benefit information

c$.$ Management Consultations

d$.$ Developments procedures

$10.$ Certain roles are played in the Orientation session. The role of a supervisor is important for the success of the program. What role does the supervisor play?

a$.$ Ensure that employees are competent.

b$.$ To more of the job description.

c$.$ Become the new employee$$s buddy.

d$.$ Explain the job duties to the new employee