MGMT 455 Ch 6 questions and answers
with solutions 2025
In the context of internal recruitment, which of the following are true of hierarchical mobility
paths? (Check all that apply.) - ANSWER They are often called promotion ladders.
They make it easy to identify where to look for applicants in the organization.
They primarily emphasize upward mobility in the organization.
In the context of internal recruitment, which of the following are true of alternative mobility
paths? (Check all that apply.) - ANSWER They help ensure that all employees are learning
continuously so that they can make the greatest contribution to the organization.
They emphasize employee movement in any direction within the organization.
Identify the advantage of a closed internal recruitment system. - ANSWER It is efficient and
involves minimal cost.
Which of the following are true of an open internal recruitment system? (Check all that apply.) -
ANSWER It offers employees a chance to measure their qualifications against those required for
advancement.
It is likely to create unwanted competition among employees for limited advancement
opportunities.
Under this system, employees are informed about job vacancies by a job posting and bidding
system.
Identify a true statement about a hierarchical mobility path with reference to internal
recruitment. - ANSWER It is likely to obstruct matching the best person to the job.
In the context of alternative mobility paths, which of the following is true of a lattice track? -
ANSWER With this system, employees may not have upward mobility.
, Arrange the steps typically involved in filling a vacancy under a closed internal recruitment
system in the correct order of occurrence. - ANSWER formally informs hr, hr files for candidates,
hr provides list, manager interviews, manager hires
Identify a true statement about an open internal recruitment system. - ANSWER It helps
minimize the possibility of supervisors selecting favorite employees for transfer or promotion.
Identify the main disadvantage of a hybrid system of internal recruitment. - ANSWER It involves
a time-consuming and costly process.
Open system
Closed system
Hybrid system - ANSWER When there are issues about perceived fairness.
- It makes rules and regulations explicit
When managers need the new candidate to start immediately on a position.
- It gives a quicker response.
When the job is crucial to organizational success.
- It helps find a large number of candidates.
Realistic job previews (RJPs) are especially appropriate for internal applicants when they move
to a newly created job, an unknown job, or a new geographic area, including an international
assignment. - ANSWER True
with solutions 2025
In the context of internal recruitment, which of the following are true of hierarchical mobility
paths? (Check all that apply.) - ANSWER They are often called promotion ladders.
They make it easy to identify where to look for applicants in the organization.
They primarily emphasize upward mobility in the organization.
In the context of internal recruitment, which of the following are true of alternative mobility
paths? (Check all that apply.) - ANSWER They help ensure that all employees are learning
continuously so that they can make the greatest contribution to the organization.
They emphasize employee movement in any direction within the organization.
Identify the advantage of a closed internal recruitment system. - ANSWER It is efficient and
involves minimal cost.
Which of the following are true of an open internal recruitment system? (Check all that apply.) -
ANSWER It offers employees a chance to measure their qualifications against those required for
advancement.
It is likely to create unwanted competition among employees for limited advancement
opportunities.
Under this system, employees are informed about job vacancies by a job posting and bidding
system.
Identify a true statement about a hierarchical mobility path with reference to internal
recruitment. - ANSWER It is likely to obstruct matching the best person to the job.
In the context of alternative mobility paths, which of the following is true of a lattice track? -
ANSWER With this system, employees may not have upward mobility.
, Arrange the steps typically involved in filling a vacancy under a closed internal recruitment
system in the correct order of occurrence. - ANSWER formally informs hr, hr files for candidates,
hr provides list, manager interviews, manager hires
Identify a true statement about an open internal recruitment system. - ANSWER It helps
minimize the possibility of supervisors selecting favorite employees for transfer or promotion.
Identify the main disadvantage of a hybrid system of internal recruitment. - ANSWER It involves
a time-consuming and costly process.
Open system
Closed system
Hybrid system - ANSWER When there are issues about perceived fairness.
- It makes rules and regulations explicit
When managers need the new candidate to start immediately on a position.
- It gives a quicker response.
When the job is crucial to organizational success.
- It helps find a large number of candidates.
Realistic job previews (RJPs) are especially appropriate for internal applicants when they move
to a newly created job, an unknown job, or a new geographic area, including an international
assignment. - ANSWER True
