Mgmt 565 Project Management Ch 05

CHAPTER 5EXPANDING THE TALENT POOL: RECRUITMENT AND CAREERSTRUE/FALSE1. Most American clothing makers have outsourced or offshored work because the quality of the items produced is much greater when manufactured outside the United States.ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: p. 180 OBJ: 5-1 TYPE: K2. Surprisingly, recruiting strategies and their effectiveness generally remain constant over time.ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: p. 181 OBJ: 5-1 TYPE: K3. Applicants who find employment through an employee referral tend to be a problem because they tendto quit more often.ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: pp. 190-191 OBJ: 5-3 TYPE: K4. Advertisements can allow selectivity in attracting applicants.ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: p. 188 OBJ: 5-3 TYPE: K5. There is a correlation between the accuracy and completeness of an advertisement, and recruitment success.ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: p. 188 OBJ: 5-3 TYPE: K6. Often, applicants will respond to an advertisement even if they don't meet the job requirements.ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: p. 188 OBJ: 5-3 TYPE: K7. Organizations can improve employee referrals by paying a commission, celebrate program successes, and measure the results.ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: p. 191 OBJ: 5-3 TYPE: U | 5-3 TYPE: A8. Educational institutions are typically a source of young applicants with