Unit Three: Recruitment - Complete Answers

Lesson A: Keeping Up with Growth

I. Vocabulary

· Staff plan: A plan that outlines how many employees a company needs,
what kind of jobs they will do, and when they are needed.

· Analysis: The process of studying or examining something in detail to

understand it better.

· Apply: To make a formal request, usually in writing, for something like a job.

· Applicant: A person who applies for something, like a job.

· Specific: Clearly defined or identified; precise.

· Specification: A detailed description of how something should be done, or

what is required (e.g., for a job).

· Describe: To give an account in words of someone or something.

· Description: A spoken or written account of someone or something.

· Recruitment: The process of finding and hiring new employees for a

company.

II. Reading Answers:

1. staffing plans

2. Job Analysis

3. Laws Related to Recruitment

4. Job Description

5. Recruitment Plan

6. Applications
III. Writing 1: Direct & Indirect Objects

Exercise 1: (Underline direct object, circle indirect object)

1. Please send the (manager) our end of year report.

2. The financial manager bought a Mercedes Benz (to his wife).

3. He hasn’t written (his family) any letter since he left town.

4. After the interview the interviewer told (interviewee) the result.

5. How do they take a year to tell (candidates) that they have been
shortlisted?

6. I am sorry, I can’t promise (you)!

7. Whoever did this, knows you very well. (No indirect object)

8. This time I forgive (you) for forging the accounts.

9. Grandmother read (the baby) a book.

10. The CEO after analyzing the financial statements, he gave (all his
employees) extra bonus.

Exercise 2:

Sentence Direct Object Indirect Object

My colleague told me the right answer. answer me

He asked the teacher for a second attempt test attempt teacher

She didn’t hand her boss end of year reports. reports boss

The market offers clients best quality goods. goods clients

Who tattooed your neck? neck (none)

Someone accused me of money laundry. me (none)

He stole his boss a fortune. fortune boss

He gave his superior a notice. notice superior

I recommend you the best solicitor. solicitor you

...secretary had given me a wrong number. number me

Exercise 3:

1. Yes, I gave them the balance sheet.

2. They told me nothing.

3. I have already checked it for you.

4. Oh yes, she prescribed me some medicine.

5. I sent it to the addressee.

6. Nothing! Oh, yes she asked me to buy her a drink.

7. On the contrary, she didn't give us any test. I spent nights for nothing!

8. I am sorry, I am not able to promise you a reward.

9. I rubbed them in their face.

Writing 2: Summary Melinda,an HR manager at the growing Dragon

Enterprises, created structured recruitment processes. She started with a job
analysis survey to understand all positions. Using this data and following
EEOC laws, she wrote new job descriptions and specifications. She then
developed a recruitment plan to hire new factory, office, and management
staff. Her recruiting methods included employee referrals (with a bonus),
using a recruiting agency for specialized roles, and social media. She
received many applications and moved on to the selection process.

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Lesson B: Job Analysis and Job Description

I. Vocabulary Correct Order of Recruitment Stages:

1. Staffing Plans

2. Job Analysis

3. Job Description

4. Job Specifications

5. Laws Relating to Recruitment

6. Recruitment Plan

7. Recruitment

II. Reading - Questions

1. A job analysis is a formal system to find out what tasks people actually do
in their jobs.

2. The aim is to create the right fit between the job and the employee and to
know how to assess performance.

3. Researching current job responsibilities, looking at competitors' job

descriptions, and analyzing new responsibilities needed.

4. Job analysis finds out what is done in a job. Job design changes or modifies
a job to make it better.

5. Job analysis is the process of gathering information. A job description is a

list of tasks and duties created from that information.

6. The data comes from the job analysis.

IV. Writing 1: Prepositions to & for

Exercise 1:
1. for, for

2. to

3. for, to, to

4. for

5. to

6. to, for

7. to, for

8. for

9. to, for

10. for

Writing 1 - Exercise 2: Give + Pronoun

1. The Manager has given them a day off.

2. Someone has taken it to the general manager.

3. The company driver has taken it to the service technician.

4. Oh, in that case I will lend you my staff.

5. I reported it to the head officer.

6. I can lend you my computer.

7. The boss offered me a pay increase.

8. Take it to the garage.

9. Find me the purchase ledger immediately!

10. Nobody has given us the bill. So, we didn’t worry much about payment!

Writing 2: Job Description Example Job Title:Cashier Duties and

Responsibilities:Receive payment from customers for goods purchased.
Operate the cash register, scan items, and process cash, card, or mobile
payments. Give customers their change and receipts. Answer customer
questions about products. Keep the checkout area clean and tidy. Count the
money in the cash drawer at the start and end of the shift. Job
Specifications:Must have finished secondary school. Needs basic math skills.
Must be honest and trustworthy. Should be friendly and able to talk to
customers. Previous experience is good but not required.

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Lesson C: The Process of Recruitment

I. Vocabulary: Synonyms

Word Synonym

implement carry out

budget allowance

forecast predict

personnel staff

unqualified unskilled

applicants candidates

gather collect

pool quantity

qualified skilled

recruit hire

II. Reading - Questions

1. Recruitment is the process of getting a pool of qualified job candidates for
the organization to choose from.

2. To know how many people they need to hire based on the company's
budget and plans.

3. Internal factors (like budget, employee turnover, production levels) and

external factors (like technology changes, laws, unemployment rates).

4. If production levels need to increase, the company will need to recruit

more factory workers to make more products.

5. New laws might require workers with specific skills or qualifications (e.g.,
new safety rules might require hiring a safety officer). Or a new law could
make hiring more expensive, so a company might recruit fewer people.

IV. Writing 1: Time Linking Words

Exercise 1:

1. later

2. before

3. before

4. before

5. until

6. before

7. while

8. when

9. during

10. When

Exercise 2:
1. I do my school homework while I attend the office meetings.

2. We will clean the offices after all the staff has gone.

3. My heart bleeds when I see you.

4. The fraudster left the company long before the auditors could spot his
wrongdoings.

5. Mpau hasn’t been to work since the boss shouted at him.

6. My teeth hurt when I chew food.

7. We haven’t eaten anything since yesterday.

8. The Maude are not leaving until they are sure the office staff will handle
the work properly.

9. We couldn’t realize the reason for the mismatch until we called the
accounting experts.

10. We reached school before the bell rang.

Exercise 3: Example Sentences

1. I will call you as soon as I finish my work.

2. While I was cooking, the phone rang.

3. She had already left before I could say goodbye.

Writing 2: Composition on a Recruitment Method (Social Media) Social media

is a common way to recruit people [Link] use Facebook, Twitter,
and LinkedIn to post their job openings. The main advantage is that it is very
cheap or free to post these ads. It is also very fast and can reach many
people from different backgrounds. However, the big disadvantage is that it
can get an overwhelming response. The HR manager might get hundreds of
applications, and many might not be qualified. It takes a lot of time to look
through all these CVs. But because it is so easy and reaches so many people,
many companies use it to find new employees.
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Lesson D: Interview Process

II. Reading: Matching Activities to Stages

Topic Activities

1. Criteria Development Understand and determine sources of information,

Develop scoring system, Determine which selection method will be used,
Compare selection method criteria.

2. Applications and Resume Review Create an interview plan, Review work

samples.

3. Interview Determine types of interview(s), Write interview questions, Be

aware of interview bias, Consider internal vs. external candidates.

4. Test administration Perform testing as outlined, Write cognitive and

personality tests.

5. Selection Should be based on criteria developed in step one.

6. Making the offer Use negotiation techniques, Write the offer letter.

III. Writing 1: Linking Words (Reason, Purpose, Result)

Exercise 1:

1. so

2. because

3. consequently

4. due to

5. consequently
6. because

7. Owing to

8. due

9. because

10. therefore

Exercise 2: Example Completions

1. ...because of natural hazards like droughts and floods.

2. Due to a lack of expertise in the recruitment process,...

3. ...so customers could not withdraw money.

4. Owing to internet connection failures,...

5. Consequently, we decided to invest more.

6. ...so they denied her access to the exam room.

7. ...so we had to call security.

8. ...so that no one could enter or leave.

9. ...in order to find the missing document.

10. ...so that students cannot cheat.

Writing 2: Report Example Report on the Branch Manager Replacement

To:The Board of Directors From:[Your Name], Manager Date:May 25, 2024
Subject:Decision on Replacing the Leaving Branch Manager This report
summarizes the decisions from our meeting on May 24,2024, regarding the
branch manager's resignation. First,we decided to try and find out why the
employee is resigning. We will then examine the job description for the post
to see if it needs updating. We have decided to replace the employee. Our
next step is to decide if there is a suitable internal candidate for promotion. If
not, we will advertise the vacancy online and in newspapers. After receiving
applications, we will make a preliminary selection. We will then invite the
shortlisted candidates for an interview and follow up on their references.
After the interviews, we will make a final selection and offer the job to the
best candidate. Finally, we will write to all other candidates to inform them
they were unsuccessful.

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Lesson E: Starting A Business

PART A

II. Reading Comprehension

1. Knowledge, entrepreneurial skills, and a lot of preparation.

2. No. A considerable number fail because they lack knowledge, skills, or

good preparation.

3. It is a good start, but it may not be enough. The market changes, so you
need to keep your knowledge updated.

4. You need to understand the setting, management, and control of a

business. You can get guidance from places like Business Development
Centers.

5. They go to BAU (Balcão de Atendimento Único).

6. The memorandum of association.

7. To state the rights and duties of shareholders and directors, and the
relationships between them and the company.

III. Writing 1 The picture is a sign for BAU(Balcão de Atendimento Único) in

Maputo. BAU is a "one-stop shop" where people in Mozambique can go to
start a business. The sign lists all the services they provide there, like
registering a company name, getting a tax number (NUIT), getting business
licenses, and starting fiscal and labour activities. It makes the process of
setting up a business much easier and faster because you can do everything
in one place.

PART B

Reading Comprehension

a) True or False

1. False. A company is a legal entity, so the company is taken to court, not

the shareholders.

2. False. Their liability is limited to the value of their share capital.

3. True. The owners are shareholders, and they leave the management to
qualified managers.

4. True. They are often more objective and less influenced by their own
opinions.

5. False. They are fully liable for the partnership's debts.

6. False. Partnerships are not legal entities, so you take the individual
partners to court, not the partnership.

b) Word Combinations

1. Corporate governance

2. Audit committee

3. Limited liability

4. Non-executive directors

5. Share capital
c) Match Definitions

1. Audit committee

2. Non-executive directors

3. Share capital

4. Limited liability

5. Corporate governance

d) Complete the Document a)Memorandum b)registered office c)purpose

d)authorized share capital

PART C

Complete the Table:

Public companies

In the UK In the US

Are called public limited companies or plc companies. Are called SEC-
registered companies or listed companies.

Produce half-yearly interim reports. Produce quarterly reports.

Publish an annual report and hold an AGM (Annual General Meeting).

a) Find Words

1. misconduct

2. gross profit

3. net profit
4. turnover / sales revenue

b) Match Sentences

1. e

2. a

3. b

4. c

5. f

6. d

A1: Complete with Linking Words It was a very hot day in [Link] no
one wanted to stay indoors, we decided to have our lunch at Marginal Resort
because it is cool out there and its frontal view offers a magnificent overview.
You can see both cargo ships and small yachts of entertainers. The cargo
ships heading in and away from Maputo Port could at times hinder visibility
of Caternbe beach due to their massive structure. Our father was so
delightedthat after so many years of saving; he could finally take his family
to a lovely restaurant for a meal... I stayed close to mom and dad so that
they could see how taking an accounting course... was so important to me...
Finally,the waiter came with our bill and my father promptly gave him his
bankcard... Now I was desperateas I saw my dreams fading away in a day’s
nightmare! ...We had a phone call from the Communication Institute saying
that we won’t have internet connections for a daydue to antennae failure
near Clube Naval. Therefore, I guess, this is not your fault!” The Manager
comforted my father. “...In order tocompensate we offer you a free bar for
you and your family from now until you decide to go home. As for the bill,
don’t worry much as you can come any time by next week to make the
payment..."

A:: Business Description Example (Local Barber Shop) The business I will
describe is a barber shop in my neighborhood called"Corte & Estilo". It is a
small business owned by one person, a sole trader. The purpose of the
business is to provide haircuts, shaves, and beard styling for men. The owner
is also the main barber, but he has one other employee who works part-time.
The shop is located in a small building on a busy street. It has three chairs,
mirrors, and all the necessary tools like clippers, scissors, and razors. They
offer a good service at a reasonable price, which is why they have many
regular customers. The owner manages everything himself, from cutting hair
to buying supplies and taking payments. It's a simple but important business
for the community.

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