GCSE Business Studies: Recruitment and Selection

What is the primary reason businesses focus on effective recruitment and selection?

• To comply with legal standards

• To ensure high productivity and staff retention

• To expand their market reach

• To reduce operational costs

What is the first step in the recruitment process?

• Conducting interviews

• Collecting applications

• Job analysis

• Advertising the job

What does a person specification document detail?

• Salary range

• Company policies

• Job responsibilities

• Desired applicant attributes

Which of the following is a common method to advertise job vacancies?

• Billboards

• Social media posts

• Internal emails

• Television ads

What is the purpose of an application form?

• To negotiate salary

• To schedule interviews

• To assess qualifications and experience

• To finalize the employment contract

What is typically assessed during an interview?

• Physical strength

• Applicant's suitability for the role

• Personal wealth

• Political views

What is assessed by psychometric tests during the selection process?

• Personality traits

• Physical abilities

• Educational background

• Financial status

What is an advantage of internal recruitment?

• It increases external competition

• It can boost employee motivation

• It reduces the understanding of company culture

• It eliminates the need for training

What is a disadvantage of internal recruitment?

• Too rapid company growth

• Limited pool of candidates

• Decreased product quality

• Increased labor costs

What must be included in a contract of employment?

• Employee hobbies

• Work hours and pay

• Future job prospects

• Previous employer references