Exam 2: Human Resources Strategy and Planning

The formula for calculating the potential ROI for a new HR activity = operating cost for a new or enhanced system for a time period + one-time cost of acquisition and implementation/value of gains from productivity improvements for the time period.

(True/False)

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Question 41

The policy of assigning host-country nationals to key staff positions in offshore organizations is known as the ethnocentric policy of global staffing strategies.

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Question 42

Define due diligence.

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Question 43

Mark, an HR manager, is responsible for the HR planning process in his organization. He has reviewed the organization's strategic plans. Which of the following is most likely to be Mark's next step in the planning process?

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Question 44

After a deal for a merger is closed, the focus of HR activity should be on due diligence.

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Question 45

Intermediate-range plans usually project one to three years into the future.

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Question 46

Which of the following best defines the term 'effectiveness'?

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Question 47

Which of the following is an effective method for managing a talent shortage?

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Question 48

Which of the following is true of the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act?

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Question 49

The balanced scorecard is a framework organizations use to report on a diverse set of performance measures.

(True/False)

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Question 50

Annual wages and pay increases are classified as a _____ metric of Human Resource.

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Question 51

Short-range forecasts focus on the immediate HR needs of an organization.

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Question 52

Which of the following is true of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 53

The internal environment of planning includes economic, political, and competitive forces that will shape the future.

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Question 54

HR-to-employee ratio is classified as a(n) _____ metric of Human Resource.

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Question 55

Which of the following is an effective method of managing a talent surplus?

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Question 56

Which of the following is a factor of the external environment in an organization?

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Question 57

In the balanced scorecard framework, which of the following factors would considered most important to ensure that the organization is meeting customer expectations?

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Question 58

Under the federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), displaced workers can retain their group medical coverage for up to 18 months for themselves, and up to 36 months for their dependents, if they pay the premium themselves.

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Question 59

Revenue per employee is a basic measure of human capital effectiveness.

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The formula for calculating the potential ROI for a new HR activity = operating cost for a new or enhanced system for a time period + one-time cost of acquisition and implementation/value of gains from productivity improvements for the time period.

The policy of assigning host-country nationals to key staff positions in offshore organizations is known as the ethnocentric policy of global staffing strategies.

Define due diligence.

Mark, an HR manager, is responsible for the HR planning process in his organization. He has reviewed the organization's strategic plans. Which of the following is most likely to be Mark's next step in the planning process?

After a deal for a merger is closed, the focus of HR activity should be on due diligence.

Intermediate-range plans usually project one to three years into the future.

Which of the following best defines the term 'effectiveness'?

Which of the following is an effective method for managing a talent shortage?

Which of the following is true of the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act?

The balanced scorecard is a framework organizations use to report on a diverse set of performance measures.

Annual wages and pay increases are classified as a _____ metric of Human Resource.

Short-range forecasts focus on the immediate HR needs of an organization.

Which of the following is true of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act?

The internal environment of planning includes economic, political, and competitive forces that will shape the future.

HR-to-employee ratio is classified as a(n) _____ metric of Human Resource.

Which of the following is an effective method of managing a talent surplus?

Which of the following is a factor of the external environment in an organization?

In the balanced scorecard framework, which of the following factors would considered most important to ensure that the organization is meeting customer expectations?

Under the federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), displaced workers can retain their group medical coverage for up to 18 months for themselves, and up to 36 months for their dependents, if they pay the premium themselves.

Revenue per employee is a basic measure of human capital effectiveness.

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Equal Employment Opportunity

Workforce, Jobs, and Job Analysis

Individualorganization Relations and Retention

Recruiting and Labor Markets

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Talent, Careers, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Variable Pay and Executive Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

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