Question 1

Deployment involves assigning talent to appropriate jobs and roles in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Deployment involves ________.

Accepted Answer

A) assigning talent to appropriate jobs and roles in the organization 
B) negotiating an employment contract 
C) getting new hires up to speed and productive on their job 
D) getting a job requisition approved 
A) assigning talent to appropriate jobs and roles in the organization 
B) negotiating an employment contract 
C) getting new hires up to speed and productive on their job 
D) getting a job requisition approved

Question 3

Reducing the turnover rate of high performers is an example of a staffing process goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The primary goal of ________ is to get the right people interested in working for an organization or in a specific job,then persuade them to apply and ultimately accept the job offer if they are extended.

Accepted Answer

A) sourcing 
B) recruiting 
C) employer branding 
D) selecting 
A) sourcing 
B) recruiting 
C) employer branding 
D) selecting

Question 5

Staffing can be considered a cornerstone of human resource management because it ________.

Accepted Answer

A) takes the largest part of the human resource budget 
B) determines the workforce representing the company 
C) takes the most time of any human resource management function 
D) is the only function performed by human resources 
A) takes the largest part of the human resource budget 
B) determines the workforce representing the company 
C) takes the most time of any human resource management function 
D) is the only function performed by human resources

Question 6

The increased financial return on staffing investment is an example of a process goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When a firm determines that it will need to hire 50 customer service representatives within the next three months,it has engaged in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) attracting 
B) placement 
C) workforce planning 
D) competency modeling 
A) attracting 
B) placement 
C) workforce planning 
D) competency modeling

Question 8

Creating a favorable image in desired applicants' minds about the organization being a good place for them to work is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) creating a talent profile 
B) deployment 
C) employer branding 
D) socialization 
A) creating a talent profile 
B) deployment 
C) employer branding 
D) socialization

Question 9

Which of the following does an employer have to do if hiring from the traditional labor pool?

Accepted Answer

A) automate the job 
B) increase training 
C) reduce required qualifications 
D) provide competitive pay 
A) automate the job 
B) increase training 
C) reduce required qualifications 
D) provide competitive pay

Question 10

Recruiting large numbers of applicants is always the best way to ensure quality hires.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If a staffing specialist evaluates the organization's current employees and the external labor market to determine the availability of desired talent,which of the following is being done?

Accepted Answer

A) planning 
B) acquiring 
C) sourcing 
D) performance management 
A) planning 
B) acquiring 
C) sourcing 
D) performance management

Question 12

What is the difference between process goals and outcome goals in staffing? Explain how the level of compensation offered affects process and outcome goals.

Accepted Answer

Creating hiring goals that are clearly l

Question 13

How does strategic staffing differ from traditional staffing?

Accepted Answer

Strategic staffing is the process of sta

Question 14

An organization's competitive advantage is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) not something that can be influenced by staffing 
B) the number of employees it hires in a year 
C) the annual employee turnover rate 
D) what it can do differently from its competitors 
A) not something that can be influenced by staffing 
B) the number of employees it hires in a year 
C) the annual employee turnover rate 
D) what it can do differently from its competitors

Question 15

Explain the seven components of strategic staffing.How will compensation affect each component?

Accepted Answer

There are seven staffing activities that

Question 16

How does staffing influence an organization's training activities,and how is staffing influenced by an organization's training activities?

Accepted Answer

Training is often expensive,so one of th

Question 17

Strategic staffing systems are not necessarily aligned with the firm's business strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following people determine whether an applicant will be extended a job offer?

Accepted Answer

A) HR manager 
B) staffing personnel 
C) hiring manager 
D) department supervisor 
A) HR manager 
B) staffing personnel 
C) hiring manager 
D) department supervisor

Question 19

Attracting sufficient numbers of appropriately qualified applicants is an example of a staffing outcome goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Sourcing is locating qualified individuals,appropriate sources and labor markets from which to recruit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Deployment involves assigning talent to appropriate jobs and roles in the organization.

Deployment involves ________.

Reducing the turnover rate of high performers is an example of a staffing process goal.

The primary goal of ________ is to get the right people interested in working for an organization or in a specific job,then persuade them to apply and ultimately accept the job offer if they are extended.

Staffing can be considered a cornerstone of human resource management because it ________.

The increased financial return on staffing investment is an example of a process goal.

When a firm determines that it will need to hire 50 customer service representatives within the next three months,it has engaged in ________.

Creating a favorable image in desired applicants' minds about the organization being a good place for them to work is ________.

Which of the following does an employer have to do if hiring from the traditional labor pool?

Recruiting large numbers of applicants is always the best way to ensure quality hires.

If a staffing specialist evaluates the organization's current employees and the external labor market to determine the availability of desired talent,which of the following is being done?

What is the difference between process goals and outcome goals in staffing? Explain how the level of compensation offered affects process and outcome goals.

How does strategic staffing differ from traditional staffing?

An organization's competitive advantage is ________.

Explain the seven components of strategic staffing.How will compensation affect each component?

How does staffing influence an organization's training activities,and how is staffing influenced by an organization's training activities?

Strategic staffing systems are not necessarily aligned with the firm's business strategy.

Which of the following people determine whether an applicant will be extended a job offer?

Attracting sufficient numbers of appropriately qualified applicants is an example of a staffing outcome goal.

Sourcing is locating qualified individuals,appropriate sources and labor markets from which to recruit.

Business and Staffing Strategies

The Legal Context

Strategic Job Analysis and Competency Modeling

Forecasting and Planning

Sourcing: Identifying Recruits

Recruiting

Measurement

Assessing External Candidates

Assessing Internal Candidates

Choosing and Hiring Candidates

Managing Workforce Flow

Staffing System Evaluation and Technology

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Exam 1: Strategic Staffing

Deployment involves assigning talent to appropriate jobs and roles in the organization.

Deployment involves ________.

Reducing the turnover rate of high performers is an example of a staffing process goal.

The primary goal of ________ is to get the right people interested in working for an organization or in a specific job,then persuade them to apply and ultimately accept the job offer if they are extended.

Staffing can be considered a cornerstone of human resource management because it ________.

The increased financial return on staffing investment is an example of a process goal.

When a firm determines that it will need to hire 50 customer service representatives within the next three months,it has engaged in ________.

Creating a favorable image in desired applicants' minds about the organization being a good place for them to work is ________.

Which of the following does an employer have to do if hiring from the traditional labor pool?

Recruiting large numbers of applicants is always the best way to ensure quality hires.

If a staffing specialist evaluates the organization's current employees and the external labor market to determine the availability of desired talent,which of the following is being done?

What is the difference between process goals and outcome goals in staffing? Explain how the level of compensation offered affects process and outcome goals.

How does strategic staffing differ from traditional staffing?

An organization's competitive advantage is ________.

Explain the seven components of strategic staffing.How will compensation affect each component?

How does staffing influence an organization's training activities,and how is staffing influenced by an organization's training activities?

Strategic staffing systems are not necessarily aligned with the firm's business strategy.

Which of the following people determine whether an applicant will be extended a job offer?

Attracting sufficient numbers of appropriately qualified applicants is an example of a staffing outcome goal.

Sourcing is locating qualified individuals,appropriate sources and labor markets from which to recruit.

Business and Staffing Strategies

The Legal Context

Strategic Job Analysis and Competency Modeling

Forecasting and Planning

Sourcing: Identifying Recruits

Recruiting

Measurement

Assessing External Candidates

Assessing Internal Candidates

Choosing and Hiring Candidates

Managing Workforce Flow

Staffing System Evaluation and Technology

Filters