HR Y12

Which of the following is NOT a reason for businesses to recruit staff?

• Expansion to increase sales

• Development of new products

• High employee performance

• Entry into new markets

What might cause a business to recruit new staff due to employee turnover?

• Retirement

• Need for new skills

• Relocation

• All of the above

Recruitment of staff due to 'new skills' is necessary when a business is:

• Reducing its workforce

• Facing financial difficulties

• Introducing new technologies or processes

• Decreasing its market share

What is the first step in workforce planning according to the image?

• Evaluate employee performance

• Establish what vacancies exist

• Conduct job interviews

• Review organizational goals

Who is responsible for producing job descriptions and job specifications in workforce planning?

• Human Resources

• Department heads

• Managers

• External consultants

Which of the following is NOT a method of recruitment mentioned in the learning material?

• Job centres

• Online platforms

• Agencies

• Personal recommendation

What is a direct method of recruitment that involves seeking out potential candidates personally?

• Agencies

• Adverts

• Headhunting

• Job centres

What is the first stage of the recruitment process as depicted in the diagram?

• Select the right candidate

• Attract potential employees

• Define requirements

• Conduct ability tests

Which stage in the recruitment process involves job advertising?

• Stage 1: Define requirements

• Stage 2: Attract potential employees

• Stage 3: Select the right candidate

• None of the above

What activities are involved in the third stage of the recruitment process?

• Job description and job specification

• Interview and ability test

• Job advertising

• Application review