Lesson 2.5.2b
2.5.2b Recruitment documents and internal and external recruitment Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Business, Unit 10
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The 20 questions
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Which document sets out the duties, tasks and responsibilities of a particular job?
- Curriculum vitae
- Job description
- Application form
- Person specification
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Which recruitment document lists the required skills and experience of an ideal candidate?
- Person specification
- Contract of employment
- Job description
- Application form
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Which document is usually completed by a candidate and contains their personal details and work history in a standard format?
- Staff handbook
- Application form
- Job description
- Person specification
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What key feature distinguishes a standard CV from an application form?
- Government verification
- Candidate's own format
- Mandatory employer layout
- Strict word count
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Which recruitment method looks for candidates from within the business's existing staff?
- Public advertising
- External recruitment
- Agency recruitment
- Internal recruitment
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What is a key advantage of using internal recruitment to fill a vacancy?
- Lower training costs
- Fresh ideas introduced
- Wider applicant pool
- No secondary vacancies
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What is a main disadvantage associated with internal recruitment?
- Lack of company knowledge
- Creating secondary vacancies
- Higher advertising costs
- Extended training times
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A business advertises a vacancy for a sales assistant. It receives 60 applications and shortlists 12. What percentage of applicants was shortlisted?
- 12%
- 60%
- 5%
- 20%
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Why does a business use a person specification during recruitment?
- To calculate tax deductions
- To set salary bands
- To choose advertising media
- To match required skills
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Which recruitment method is best for quickly filling a role needing specialist skills?
- Internal promotion
- Specialist recruitment agency
- Social media post
- Job centre notice
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What is a primary reason for a business to choose internal recruitment?
- Increasing total headcount
- Attracting fresh ideas
- Rewarding loyal staff
- Lower advertising reach
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What document outlines the job title, duties, pay, and how to apply?
- Job description
- Job advertisement
- Application form
- Person specification
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What do shortlisted candidates typically submit to an employer for assessment?
- Training record
- Person specification
- Job description
- Curriculum vitae
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What is the immediate next step after receiving external job applications?
- Setting pay scales
- Shortlisting candidates
- Conducting inductions
- Issuing contracts
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What is the primary purpose of a job interview?
- Assessing candidate suitability
- Signing employment contracts
- Negotiating final salary
- Determining tax codes
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A business uses external recruitment and pays £900 for an advert and £600 for an agency fee. What is the total recruitment cost?
- £300
- £900
- £1,200
- £1,500
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Which document outlines the specific tasks and responsibilities of a role?
- Application form
- Training manual
- Person specification
- Job description
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What is a major limitation of relying solely on internal recruitment?
- Slower induction times
- Missing external talent
- Increased training needs
- Higher advertising costs
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Why might a business choose external recruitment over internal promotion?
- To bypass interviews
- To maintain staff morale
- To reduce training costs
- To gain fresh ideas
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Why should a business carefully review its recruitment method for each vacancy?
- All candidates apply everywhere
- Roles need different sources
- Law requires rotation
- Costs are always identical
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