CPM Talent Acquisition & Retention 3

Question 1

Which compensation strategy positions an organization to pay above the market median to attract top talent?

Accepted Answer

Lead strategy

Answer

A lead compensation strategy sets pay above market rates to attract high-quality candidates and reduce turnover, at the cost of higher labor expenses.

Question 2

An employee referral program is valued in talent acquisition primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Tends to produce higher-quality hires who stay longer

Answer

Referred employees are often pre-vetted by existing staff, tend to fit the culture better, and have higher retention rates than candidates from other sources.

Question 3

When screening resumes for compliance, managers must avoid requesting information that reveals:

Accepted Answer

Protected class characteristics such as age, race, or religion

Answer

Requesting or considering protected class information during screening violates Title VII and related EEO laws, exposing the organization to discrimination claims.

Question 4

Which theory suggests that employees stay with an organization due to accumulated benefits, relationships, and investments that would be lost upon leaving?

Accepted Answer

Organizational embeddedness theory

Answer

Organizational embeddedness explains retention through the links, fit, and sacrifices employees have built, making departure psychologically and practically costly.

Question 5

A manager wants to reduce bias in hiring decisions. Which practice is MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Use standardized scoring rubrics and diverse interview panels

Answer

Standardized rubrics ensure all candidates are evaluated on the same criteria, while diverse panels reduce the impact of individual unconscious bias.

(CPM) Certified Professional Manager Practice Test

(CPM) Certified Professional Manager Practice Test

CPM Talent Acquisition & Retention 3