Question 1

Describe the factors that should be considered when developing HR metrics and analytics.

Accepted Answer

The following factors should be considered when developing HR metrics and analytics:
•	Accurate data can be collected.
•	Measures are linked to strategic and operational objectives.
•	Calculations can be clearly understood.
•	Measures provide information valued by executives.
•	Results can be compared both externally and internally.
•	Measurement data drive HR management efforts.

Question 2

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates offshoring?

Accepted Answer

A)  Octagon Inc., an American smartphone company, has moved its manufacturing operations to China. 
B)  Hexagon Inc. entices its employees to volunteer to leave the organization by offering severance benefits. 
C)  Crimson Inc., an American HR consulting company, processes payroll for the employees of Oasis Inc., an American publishing company. 
D)  Eagle Inc. rehires retirees on a part-time or temporary basis to fill talent gaps in the organization. 
A)  Octagon Inc., an American smartphone company, has moved its manufacturing operations to China. 
B)  Hexagon Inc. entices its employees to volunteer to leave the organization by offering severance benefits. 
C)  Crimson Inc., an American HR consulting company, processes payroll for the employees of Oasis Inc., an American publishing company. 
D)  Eagle Inc. rehires retirees on a part-time or temporary basis to fill talent gaps in the organization. A

Question 3

Yum Foods recently merged with Clean Plates. Which of the following activities should HR perform after the integration process?

Accepted Answer

A)  It should assess the risks involved with the merger. 
B)  It should retain key talent. 
C)  It should identify and establish a new culture. 
D)  It should conduct due diligence. 
A)  It should assess the risks involved with the merger. 
B)  It should retain key talent. 
C)  It should identify and establish a new culture. 
D)  It should conduct due diligence. C

Question 4

Define strategic HR management.

Accepted Answer

Strategic HR management refers

Question 5

In the context of the balanced scorecard framework, which of the following would most likely be used by an organization to ensure that its operations run smoothly and efficiently?

Accepted Answer

A)  Profit and loss 
B)  Product and service quality 
C)  Customer satisfaction 
D)  Utilization of capital 
A)  Profit and loss 
B)  Product and service quality 
C)  Customer satisfaction 
D)  Utilization of capital

Question 6

In the context of mergers and acquisitions, the workforces of two merging companies must be optimized _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  after integration 
B)  before integration 
C)  before making the deal 
D)  during integration 
A)  after integration 
B)  before integration 
C)  before making the deal 
D)  during integration

Question 7

In the context of estimating the internal labor supply for a given unit, which of the following is a source of outflows?

Accepted Answer

A)  External hires 
B)  Layoffs 
C)  Recalls 
D)  Internal transfers 
A)  External hires 
B)  Layoffs 
C)  Recalls 
D)  Internal transfers

Question 8

Briefly discuss the significance of benchmarking.

Accepted Answer

Benchmarking is the process of comparing

Question 9

Trevor, an HR Manager at Maple Inc., wants to use the balanced scorecard to assess whether the organization is managing its bottom line effectively. In this scenario, which of the following is a financial measure that Trevor should consider?

Accepted Answer

A)  The company's succession planning 
B)  The company's conformance with standards 
C)  The company's operating margins 
D)  The company's training and development programs 
A)  The company's succession planning 
B)  The company's conformance with standards 
C)  The company's operating margins 
D)  The company's training and development programs

Question 10

Under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  displaced workers can retain their group medical coverage for up to 18 months for themselves and for up to 36 months for their dependents, if they pay the premiums themselves 
B)  displaced workers can use the Medicare program sponsored by the government for up to 18 months after the termination of their employment 
C)  displaced workers can use the Medicare program sponsored by the federal government for up to 36 months after the termination of their employment 
D)  displaced workers can retain their group medical coverage for up to 12 months for themselves and for up to 24 months for their dependents, if they pay the premiums themselves 
A)  displaced workers can retain their group medical coverage for up to 18 months for themselves and for up to 36 months for their dependents, if they pay the premiums themselves 
B)  displaced workers can use the Medicare program sponsored by the government for up to 18 months after the termination of their employment 
C)  displaced workers can use the Medicare program sponsored by the federal government for up to 36 months after the termination of their employment 
D)  displaced workers can retain their group medical coverage for up to 12 months for themselves and for up to 24 months for their dependents, if they pay the premiums themselves

Question 11

Define human resource planning.

Accepted Answer

Human resource planning is the

Question 12

Describe how HR leaders can provide their perspectives and expertise to operating managers during the strategic planning process.

Accepted Answer

HR leaders can provide their perspective

Question 13

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) requires private and commercial organizations that employ 50 or more full-time workers who have worked more than three months in the previous year to give an 80-day notice before implementing a layoff or facility closing that involves more than 30 people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Olive Inc. failed to give adequate notice to its employees before closing one of its facilities. In this scenario, Olive Inc. has most likely _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  violated the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act and will be delisted from the stock exchange 
B)  violated the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act and will have its trade licenses revoked 
C)  violated the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act and will have to face a trade embargo 
D)  violated the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act and will have to pay heavy fines 
A)  violated the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act and will be delisted from the stock exchange 
B)  violated the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act and will have its trade licenses revoked 
C)  violated the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act and will have to face a trade embargo 
D)  violated the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act and will have to pay heavy fines

Question 15

When assessing the external environment of an organization, managers should evaluate the quantity and quality of employees, HR practices, and the organizational culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is true of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  It requires private and commercial organizations that employ 20 or more full-time workers who have worked more than a year with the organization to give an 80-day notice before implementing a layoff or facility closing that involves more than 10 people. 
B)  It requires private and commercial organizations that employ 50 or more full-time employees who have worked more than three months in the previous year to give a 60-day notice before implementing a layoff or facility closing that involves more than 30 people. 
C)  It requires private and commercial organizations that employ 100 or more full-time workers who have worked more than six months in the previous year to give a 60-day notice before implementing a layoff or facility closing that involves more than 50 people. 
D)  It requires private and commercial organizations that employ 50 or more full-time workers who have worked more than a year with the organization to give an 80-day notice before implementing a layoff or facility closing that involves more than 20 people. 
A)  It requires private and commercial organizations that employ 20 or more full-time workers who have worked more than a year with the organization to give an 80-day notice before implementing a layoff or facility closing that involves more than 10 people. 
B)  It requires private and commercial organizations that employ 50 or more full-time employees who have worked more than three months in the previous year to give a 60-day notice before implementing a layoff or facility closing that involves more than 30 people. 
C)  It requires private and commercial organizations that employ 100 or more full-time workers who have worked more than six months in the previous year to give a 60-day notice before implementing a layoff or facility closing that involves more than 50 people. 
D)  It requires private and commercial organizations that employ 50 or more full-time workers who have worked more than a year with the organization to give an 80-day notice before implementing a layoff or facility closing that involves more than 20 people.

Question 17

The strategic planning process begins with establishing an organization's goals and objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is a quantitative method of HR forecasting?

Accepted Answer

A)  The rule of thumb method 
B)  The Delphi technique 
C)  Staffing ratios 
D)  Nominal groups
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A)  The rule of thumb method 
B)  The Delphi technique 
C)  Staffing ratios 
D)  Nominal groups
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Question 19

The term _____ refers to the process of identifying a plan for the orderly replacement of key employees in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  outplacement 
B)  succession planning 
C)  job enrichment 
D)  benchmarking 
A)  outplacement 
B)  succession planning 
C)  job enrichment 
D)  benchmarking

Question 20

Implementing a strategy is typically the last step in the strategic planning process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Describe the factors that should be considered when developing HR metrics and analytics.

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates offshoring?

Yum Foods recently merged with Clean Plates. Which of the following activities should HR perform after the integration process?

Define strategic HR management.

In the context of the balanced scorecard framework, which of the following would most likely be used by an organization to ensure that its operations run smoothly and efficiently?

In the context of mergers and acquisitions, the workforces of two merging companies must be optimized _____.

In the context of estimating the internal labor supply for a given unit, which of the following is a source of outflows?

Briefly discuss the significance of benchmarking.

Trevor, an HR Manager at Maple Inc., wants to use the balanced scorecard to assess whether the organization is managing its bottom line effectively. In this scenario, which of the following is a financial measure that Trevor should consider?

Under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, _____.

Define human resource planning.

Describe how HR leaders can provide their perspectives and expertise to operating managers during the strategic planning process.

Olive Inc. failed to give adequate notice to its employees before closing one of its facilities. In this scenario, Olive Inc. has most likely _____.

When assessing the external environment of an organization, managers should evaluate the quantity and quality of employees, HR practices, and the organizational culture.

Which of the following is true of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act?

The strategic planning process begins with establishing an organization's goals and objectives.

Which of the following is a quantitative method of HR forecasting?

The term _____ refers to the process of identifying a plan for the orderly replacement of key employees in an organization.

Implementing a strategy is typically the last step in the strategic planning process.

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Equal Employment Opportunity

Workforce, Jobs, and Job Analysis

Individual Organization Relations and Retention

Recruiting High-Quality Talent

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Talent, Careers, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Union-Management Relations

Global Human Resource Management

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Exam 2: Human Resource Strategy and Planning

Describe the factors that should be considered when developing HR metrics and analytics.

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates offshoring?

Yum Foods recently merged with Clean Plates. Which of the following activities should HR perform after the integration process?

Define strategic HR management.

In the context of the balanced scorecard framework, which of the following would most likely be used by an organization to ensure that its operations run smoothly and efficiently?

In the context of mergers and acquisitions, the workforces of two merging companies must be optimized _____.

In the context of estimating the internal labor supply for a given unit, which of the following is a source of outflows?

Briefly discuss the significance of benchmarking.

Trevor, an HR Manager at Maple Inc., wants to use the balanced scorecard to assess whether the organization is managing its bottom line effectively. In this scenario, which of the following is a financial measure that Trevor should consider?

Under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, _____.

Define human resource planning.

Describe how HR leaders can provide their perspectives and expertise to operating managers during the strategic planning process.

Olive Inc. failed to give adequate notice to its employees before closing one of its facilities. In this scenario, Olive Inc. has most likely _____.

When assessing the external environment of an organization, managers should evaluate the quantity and quality of employees, HR practices, and the organizational culture.

Which of the following is true of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act?

The strategic planning process begins with establishing an organization's goals and objectives.

Which of the following is a quantitative method of HR forecasting?

The term _____ refers to the process of identifying a plan for the orderly replacement of key employees in an organization.

Implementing a strategy is typically the last step in the strategic planning process.

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Equal Employment Opportunity

Workforce, Jobs, and Job Analysis

Individual Organization Relations and Retention

Recruiting High-Quality Talent

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Talent, Careers, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Union-Management Relations

Global Human Resource Management

Filters