Question 1

The process of identifying,developing,and tracking key individuals so that they may eventually assume top-level positions is:

Accepted Answer

A)  target forecasting. 
B)  predicted change. 
C)  succession planning. 
D)  replacement selection. 
A)  target forecasting. 
B)  predicted change. 
C)  succession planning. 
D)  replacement selection.

Question 2

The Balanced Scorecard is a tool for mapping a firm's strategy in order to ensure strategic alignment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

While unemployment rates vary by sector,the shortage of talent in low-skill jobs continues to create a real challenge for firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

____ occurs through rapid reallocation of resources to new or changing needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  coordination flexibility. 
B)  predicted focus. 
C)  organizational capability. 
D)  replacement selection. 
A)  coordination flexibility. 
B)  predicted focus. 
C)  organizational capability. 
D)  replacement selection.

Question 5

Trend analysis includes all of the following steps except:

Accepted Answer

A)  selecting a business factor. 
B)  soliciting expert opinions. 
C)  computing a productivity ratio. 
D)  plotting historical trends. 
A)  selecting a business factor. 
B)  soliciting expert opinions. 
C)  computing a productivity ratio. 
D)  plotting historical trends.

Question 6

Staffing tables provide data on external labor supply sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Layoff decisions:

Accepted Answer

A)  can cause management's discretion to be reduced where layoffs are based on seniority 
B)  are always determined by labor agreement 
C)  are made at management's sole discretion 
D)  and employment rights of each individual are determined by state law 
A)  can cause management's discretion to be reduced where layoffs are based on seniority 
B)  are always determined by labor agreement 
C)  are made at management's sole discretion 
D)  and employment rights of each individual are determined by state law

Question 8

The vision statement clarifies the long-term direction of the company and its strategic intent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In unionized firms,layoffs are typically based on performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Benchmarking refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying employees with promotion potential 
B)  identifying performance differences with competing firms 
C)  the process of identifying the best practice of a firm in a given area and comparing your practices to theirs 
D)  the process of establishing performance standards through HRP 
A)  identifying employees with promotion potential 
B)  identifying performance differences with competing firms 
C)  the process of identifying the best practice of a firm in a given area and comparing your practices to theirs 
D)  the process of establishing performance standards through HRP

Question 11

According to 7-S framework analysis,which of following is NOT in the "Hard S" category?

Accepted Answer

A)  strategy 
B)  shared values 
C)  structure 
D)  system 
A)  strategy 
B)  shared values 
C)  structure 
D)  system

Question 12

Human Resource Planning (HRP)is the conducting of recruitment and selection methods according to a strategic plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The process of setting procedures for making decisions about the organization's long-term goals and strategies is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic planning. 
B)  HR planning. 
C)  job analysis. 
D)  environmental scanning. 
A)  strategic planning. 
B)  HR planning. 
C)  job analysis. 
D)  environmental scanning.

Question 14

In the long run,firms must approach outsourcing decisions based on cost alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Core values are the essence of a corporate culture and an expression of its personality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The core values of a company:

Accepted Answer

A)  is the systematic monitoring of external opportunities 
B)  is the basic purpose of the organization 
C)  are the strong enduring beliefs and principles used by the company to make decisions 
D)  provides a perspective on where the company is headed 
A)  is the systematic monitoring of external opportunities 
B)  is the basic purpose of the organization 
C)  are the strong enduring beliefs and principles used by the company to make decisions 
D)  provides a perspective on where the company is headed

Question 17

The quality of fill metric attempts to measure how well new hires that fill positions are performing on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The vision is the basic purpose of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Analysis of external opportunities and threats is the ___________component of the strategic management process.

Accepted Answer

A)  the second 
B)  the last 
C)  an optional 
D)  the most difficult 
A)  the second 
B)  the last 
C)  an optional 
D)  the most difficult

Question 20

When the knowledge,skills,and abilities of a firm's human resources are not equally available to competitors,these resources are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  difficult to imitate. 
B)  valuable. 
C)  organized. 
D)  rare. 
A)  difficult to imitate. 
B)  valuable. 
C)  organized. 
D)  rare.

The process of identifying,developing,and tracking key individuals so that they may eventually assume top-level positions is:

The Balanced Scorecard is a tool for mapping a firm's strategy in order to ensure strategic alignment.

While unemployment rates vary by sector,the shortage of talent in low-skill jobs continues to create a real challenge for firms.

____ occurs through rapid reallocation of resources to new or changing needs.

Trend analysis includes all of the following steps except:

Staffing tables provide data on external labor supply sources.

Layoff decisions:

The vision statement clarifies the long-term direction of the company and its strategic intent.

In unionized firms,layoffs are typically based on performance.

Benchmarking refers to:

According to 7-S framework analysis,which of following is NOT in the "Hard S" category?

Human Resource Planning (HRP)is the conducting of recruitment and selection methods according to a strategic plan.

The process of setting procedures for making decisions about the organization's long-term goals and strategies is called:

In the long run,firms must approach outsourcing decisions based on cost alone.

Core values are the essence of a corporate culture and an expression of its personality.

The core values of a company:

The quality of fill metric attempts to measure how well new hires that fill positions are performing on the job.

The vision is the basic purpose of the organization.

Analysis of external opportunities and threats is the ___________component of the strategic management process.

When the knowledge,skills,and abilities of a firm's human resources are not equally available to competitors,these resources are known as:

The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding 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 Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High Performance Work Systems

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Exam 2: Strategy and Human Resources Planning

The process of identifying,developing,and tracking key individuals so that they may eventually assume top-level positions is:

The Balanced Scorecard is a tool for mapping a firm's strategy in order to ensure strategic alignment.

While unemployment rates vary by sector,the shortage of talent in low-skill jobs continues to create a real challenge for firms.

____ occurs through rapid reallocation of resources to new or changing needs.

Trend analysis includes all of the following steps except:

Staffing tables provide data on external labor supply sources.

Layoff decisions:

The vision statement clarifies the long-term direction of the company and its strategic intent.

In unionized firms,layoffs are typically based on performance.

Benchmarking refers to:

According to 7-S framework analysis,which of following is NOT in the "Hard S" category?

Human Resource Planning (HRP)is the conducting of recruitment and selection methods according to a strategic plan.

The process of setting procedures for making decisions about the organization's long-term goals and strategies is called:

In the long run,firms must approach outsourcing decisions based on cost alone.

Core values are the essence of a corporate culture and an expression of its personality.

The core values of a company:

The quality of fill metric attempts to measure how well new hires that fill positions are performing on the job.

The vision is the basic purpose of the organization.

Analysis of external opportunities and threats is the ___________component of the strategic management process.

When the knowledge,skills,and abilities of a firm's human resources are not equally available to competitors,these resources are known as:

The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding 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 Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High Performance Work Systems

Filters