Question 1

Internal fit (or alignment)means that HR practices are aligned with one another in a mutually reinforcing configuration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

There are two approaches to HR forecasting: quantitative and qualitative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Increased emphasis on HR issues becomes especially critical when organizations consider global strategies, relocation of plants, product innovation plans, and so forth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which term refers to reducing the workforce through the departure of employees who resign or retire?

Accepted Answer

A)  a hiring freeze 
B)  a worker loan-out program 
C)  attrition 
D)  termination 
A)  a hiring freeze 
B)  a worker loan-out program 
C)  attrition 
D)  termination

Question 5

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using attrition as a downsizing strategy?

Accepted Answer

The primary advantage of using attrition

Question 6

Which term refers to the systematic, regular monitoring of major external forces influencing the organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  demand forecasting 
B)  environmental scanning 
C)  exception reporting 
D)  influence analysis 
A)  demand forecasting 
B)  environmental scanning 
C)  exception reporting 
D)  influence analysis

Question 7

Which of the following lists current jobholders and identifies possible replacements?

Accepted Answer

A)  a staffing table 
B)  a replacement chart 
C)  a trend model 
D)  Markov analysis 
A)  a staffing table 
B)  a replacement chart 
C)  a trend model 
D)  Markov analysis

Question 8

What is the difference between trend analysis and management forecasts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trend analysis is used to analyze the business environment and management forecasts predict labour needs. 
B)  Trend analysis uses organizational indexes and management forecasts utilize statistical techniques. 
C)  Trend analysis is quantitative and management forecasts are qualitative. 
D)  Trend analysis has proven success and management forecasts have major shortcomings. 
A)  Trend analysis is used to analyze the business environment and management forecasts predict labour needs. 
B)  Trend analysis uses organizational indexes and management forecasts utilize statistical techniques. 
C)  Trend analysis is quantitative and management forecasts are qualitative. 
D)  Trend analysis has proven success and management forecasts have major shortcomings.

Question 9

Scenario 2.2
Avie Products Inc. is planning to add a third shift to its production schedule. It currently has 450 workers involved in all aspects of its fertilizer business, best done in Canada. A recent surge in demand from its global customers is driving the need for more workers; however, Simi Meher, the CEO, is concerned that the surge may be temporary, especially in light of the recent economic downturns in the global environment where Avie does business.
-Refer to Scenario 2.2. Which approach could Avie use to forecast demand for its products?

Accepted Answer

A)  staffing tables 
B)  Markov analysis 
C)  skill inventories 
D)  trend analysis 
A)  staffing tables 
B)  Markov analysis 
C)  skill inventories 
D)  trend analysis

Question 10

One way human resource planning links to strategic planning is by providing a set of inputs into which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  the strategy formulation process 
B)  the strategy implementation process 
C)  the strategic analysis process 
D)  the source of competitive advantage 
A)  the strategy formulation process 
B)  the strategy implementation process 
C)  the strategic analysis process 
D)  the source of competitive advantage

Question 11

Management forecasts are quantitative measurements of future employment needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

External supply of labour is central to strategic planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following organizations is most likely to gain a sustained competitive advantage through its people?

Accepted Answer

A)  one in which employee talent is organized, difficult to imitate, rare, and valuable 
B)  one in which employees are motivated through training initiatives, pay, and fair practices 
C)  one in which employees are empowered, have promotion opportunities, and have a high morale level 
D)  one in which employees are empowered, have talent that is rare and valuable, and are motivated through training 
A)  one in which employee talent is organized, difficult to imitate, rare, and valuable 
B)  one in which employees are motivated through training initiatives, pay, and fair practices 
C)  one in which employees are empowered, have promotion opportunities, and have a high morale level 
D)  one in which employees are empowered, have talent that is rare and valuable, and are motivated through training

Question 14

Which of the following is a method for measuring a firm's strategic alignment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Markov analysis 
B)  SWOT analysis 
C)  benchmarking 
D)  using a balanced scorecard 
A)  Markov analysis 
B)  SWOT analysis 
C)  benchmarking 
D)  using a balanced scorecard

Question 15

Attrition and early retirement are means for organizations to reduce excess labour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Organizations such as Canadian Tire and CIBC conduct cultural audits to examine the attitudes and activities of the external workforce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What should you take into account when forecasting demand?

Accepted Answer

A)  product/service demand 
B)  the number of part-time employees needed 
C)  unemployment rate 
D)  labour mobility 
A)  product/service demand 
B)  the number of part-time employees needed 
C)  unemployment rate 
D)  labour mobility

Question 18

Which statement best describes a hiring freeze?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is usually only successful during times of economic crisis. 
B)  It is a workforce attrition strategy. 
C)  It discourages competent employees. 
D)  It leaves more talented labour for the competition. 
A)  It is usually only successful during times of economic crisis. 
B)  It is a workforce attrition strategy. 
C)  It discourages competent employees. 
D)  It leaves more talented labour for the competition.

Question 19

Environmental scanning involves the systematic monitoring of internal factors influencing the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is human resources planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  a technique that identifies the critical aspects of a job 
B)  the process of anticipating and making provisions for movement of people into, within, and out of an organization 
C)  the process of setting major organizational objectives and developing comprehensive plans to achieve these objectives 
D)  the process of determining the primary direction of the firm 
A)  a technique that identifies the critical aspects of a job 
B)  the process of anticipating and making provisions for movement of people into, within, and out of an organization 
C)  the process of setting major organizational objectives and developing comprehensive plans to achieve these objectives 
D)  the process of determining the primary direction of the firm

Internal fit (or alignment)means that HR practices are aligned with one another in a mutually reinforcing configuration.

There are two approaches to HR forecasting: quantitative and qualitative.

Increased emphasis on HR issues becomes especially critical when organizations consider global strategies, relocation of plants, product innovation plans, and so forth.

Which term refers to reducing the workforce through the departure of employees who resign or retire?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using attrition as a downsizing strategy?

Which term refers to the systematic, regular monitoring of major external forces influencing the organization?

Which of the following lists current jobholders and identifies possible replacements?

What is the difference between trend analysis and management forecasts?

One way human resource planning links to strategic planning is by providing a set of inputs into which of the following?

Management forecasts are quantitative measurements of future employment needs.

External supply of labour is central to strategic planning.

Which of the following organizations is most likely to gain a sustained competitive advantage through its people?

Which of the following is a method for measuring a firm's strategic alignment?

Attrition and early retirement are means for organizations to reduce excess labour.

Organizations such as Canadian Tire and CIBC conduct cultural audits to examine the attitudes and activities of the external workforce.

What should you take into account when forecasting demand?

Which statement best describes a hiring freeze?

Environmental scanning involves the systematic monitoring of internal factors influencing the organization.

What is human resources planning?

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Employee Selection

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Performance Management and the Employee Appraisal Process

Managing Compensation

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Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

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Exam 2: Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Internal fit (or alignment)means that HR practices are aligned with one another in a mutually reinforcing configuration.

There are two approaches to HR forecasting: quantitative and qualitative.

Increased emphasis on HR issues becomes especially critical when organizations consider global strategies, relocation of plants, product innovation plans, and so forth.

Which term refers to reducing the workforce through the departure of employees who resign or retire?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using attrition as a downsizing strategy?

Which term refers to the systematic, regular monitoring of major external forces influencing the organization?

Which of the following lists current jobholders and identifies possible replacements?

What is the difference between trend analysis and management forecasts?

One way human resource planning links to strategic planning is by providing a set of inputs into which of the following?

Management forecasts are quantitative measurements of future employment needs.

External supply of labour is central to strategic planning.

Which of the following organizations is most likely to gain a sustained competitive advantage through its people?

Which of the following is a method for measuring a firm's strategic alignment?

Attrition and early retirement are means for organizations to reduce excess labour.

Organizations such as Canadian Tire and CIBC conduct cultural audits to examine the attitudes and activities of the external workforce.

What should you take into account when forecasting demand?

Which statement best describes a hiring freeze?

Environmental scanning involves the systematic monitoring of internal factors influencing the organization.

What is human resources planning?

The World of Human Resources Management

Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Work Design

Branding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management and the Employee Appraisal Process

Managing Compensation

Pay for Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labour Relations

International Human Resources Management

Filters