When Considering an Organization's Strategy in the Recruitment Process All

question 55

Multiple Choice

When considering an organization's strategy in the recruitment process all of the following are accurate statements EXCEPT:

• A) The recruitment message should reflect the appropriate strategy in order to attract those who will help it retain its competitive advantage.
• B) If the organization differentiates itself based on product quality they would want the recruitment message to convey the importance of the applicant to have attention to detail and process improvement skills.
• C) If the organization is part of a rapidly changing industry the recruitment message needs to explain that the applicant needs to be flexible and open to new ideas.
• D) If the organization is a discount retailer the recruitment message may focus more on what the employer has to offer versus what skills the employee has.
• E) If pursuing a cost leadership position a recruitment method that may be emphasized is employee referrals.

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Definitions:

Short Run

A period in which at least one factor of production is fixed and cannot be varied by the firm.

Long Run

A period sufficient for all inputs in production to be adjusted, including physical capital and labor.

Allocative Efficiency

Allocative Efficiency occurs when resources are distributed in a way that maximizes the net benefit to society, ensuring that the right goods are produced to meet consumer preferences.

Productive Efficiency

A situation where an economy or a production process is operating in such a way that it could not produce more of one good without producing less of another.