Situations in Which an Employer May Use an Employment Agency

question 83

Multiple Choice

Situations in which an employer may use an employment agency for candidate recruitment include all of the following except

• A)a perceived need to attract a more homogeneous pool of applicants.
• B)the need to fill an open position quickly.
• C)lack of an internal HR department.
• D)when the organization has an inexperienced HR department.
• E)difficulty in generating a pool of qualified job candidates for this type of position in the past.

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Definitions:

Proxy Agency

The theory or capacity of individuals or groups to act on behalf of others or represent others in certain capacities or decision-making processes.

Collective Agency

The capacity of a group of individuals to act together towards a common goal, often seen in social movements or collaborative projects.

Seligman

A psychologist known for his work on learned helplessness, positive psychology, and theories regarding happiness and well-being.

Csikszentmihalyi

A psychologist known for his work on the concept of flow, a state of intense focus and engagement in activities.