Question 1

In making hiring decisions,the selection process can be structured to achieve perfect results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Since the overall outcome of HR planning is to have the right people with the right skills
at the right time in the right jobs,there is a need to forecast the supply and demand for employees.Identify and briefly describe one quantitative and one qualitative approach to forecasting demand.

Accepted Answer

Forecasting can be done through a quanti

Question 3

Selection is the process of choosing individuals who have relevant qualifications and skills to fill existing or projected job openings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The extensive use of the Internet as a job search tactic makes it the most significant influence of technology on recruitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The situational interview is a variation of the nondirective interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Scenario 4.1: Future Healthcare Labour Market Shortages
According to a new Canadian labour market projection report,there are currently labour shortages in a number of occupations,including those in healthcare,particularly doctors and nurses,at both the provincial and national level.These healthcare occupations have employment and wages increasing substantially faster than in other occupations.Unemployment is very low,less than 1% for many healthcare occupations,relative to historical data and to other occupation data.Regional hospitals across Canada have been proactive by implementing strategies and techniques to deal with these shortages.
-Please refer to Scenario 4.1.What would be two human resource forecasting techniques that the regional hospitals could use?

Accepted Answer

A) Delphi and trend projection techniques 
B) extrapolation and transition matrices techniques 
C) indexation and replacement chart techniques 
D) budget analysis and skills inventory techniques 
A) Delphi and trend projection techniques 
B) extrapolation and transition matrices techniques 
C) indexation and replacement chart techniques 
D) budget analysis and skills inventory techniques

Question 7

Personality tests have a high ability to predict job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Without the knowledge of what work is to be done and the skills required to do the work,the manager cannot select qualified employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Scenario 4.1: Future Healthcare Labour Market Shortages
According to a new Canadian labour market projection report,there are currently labour shortages in a number of occupations,including those in healthcare,particularly doctors and nurses,at both the provincial and national level.These healthcare occupations have employment and wages increasing substantially faster than in other occupations.Unemployment is very low,less than 1% for many healthcare occupations,relative to historical data and to other occupation data.Regional hospitals across Canada have been proactive by implementing strategies and techniques to deal with these shortages.
-Please refer to Scenario 4.1.The growth in demand for healthcare occupations has been strong due to the rising needs associated with the aging population and a high number of retiring workers.Although countless challenges influence the demand for healthcare workers,what is the primary cause of demand is this case?

Accepted Answer

A) external factors 
B) workforce factors 
C) labour market factors 
D) organizational factors 
A) external factors 
B) workforce factors 
C) labour market factors 
D) organizational factors

Question 10

What does recruiting from within enable the organization to do?

Accepted Answer

A) locate and encourage all potential job applicants 
B) simplify the application of its HR practices and policies 
C) capitalize on the investment it has made in recruiting,training,and development 
D) broaden the pool of qualified applicants 
A) locate and encourage all potential job applicants 
B) simplify the application of its HR practices and policies 
C) capitalize on the investment it has made in recruiting,training,and development 
D) broaden the pool of qualified applicants

Question 11

Which methods are most commonly used by employers to develop a diverse workforce?

Accepted Answer

A) advertise vacancies in foreign countries 
B) focus recruitment efforts on communities of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds 
C) relying on employee referrals from existing employees who belong to minority groups 
D) require employment agencies to contact only candidates who belong to minority groups 
A) advertise vacancies in foreign countries 
B) focus recruitment efforts on communities of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds 
C) relying on employee referrals from existing employees who belong to minority groups 
D) require employment agencies to contact only candidates who belong to minority groups

Question 12

An organization that emphasizes innovation and creativity should rely heavily on internal recruiting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

For demanding and potentially dangerous jobs,the use of physical ability tests is recommended.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The purpose of employment tests is to ensure that most applicants fail rather than succeed to get employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Typically the selection process has six steps including: submission of application,screening,employment test,interview,reference checks and hiring decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Scenario 4.1: Future Healthcare Labour Market Shortages
According to a new Canadian labour market projection report,there are currently labour shortages in a number of occupations,including those in healthcare,particularly doctors and nurses,at both the provincial and national level.These healthcare occupations have employment and wages increasing substantially faster than in other occupations.Unemployment is very low,less than 1% for many healthcare occupations,relative to historical data and to other occupation data.Regional hospitals across Canada have been proactive by implementing strategies and techniques to deal with these shortages.
-Please refer to Scenario 4.1.What must the regional hospitals' HR managers align their human resource planning with?

Accepted Answer

A) the organization's strategic plan 
B) the organization's marketing position 
C) the organization's return on its human assets 
D) the organization's competitive environment 
A) the organization's strategic plan 
B) the organization's marketing position 
C) the organization's return on its human assets 
D) the organization's competitive environment

Question 17

A systematic selection process increases the possibility of getting the right person for the right job at the right time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which type of test is used to measure a person's openness to experience?

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive abilities test 
B) personality and interest inventory test 
C) job sample test 
D) emotional intelligence test 
A) cognitive abilities test 
B) personality and interest inventory test 
C) job sample test 
D) emotional intelligence test

Question 19

Which item is a key purpose of human resource planning?

Accepted Answer

A) to provide greater job security in uncertain times 
B) to remove the responsibility for effective employee selection from line managers 
C) to anticipate labour shortages and surpluses 
D) to deploy human resources in a manner that conforms to employment legislation 
A) to provide greater job security in uncertain times 
B) to remove the responsibility for effective employee selection from line managers 
C) to anticipate labour shortages and surpluses 
D) to deploy human resources in a manner that conforms to employment legislation

Question 20

Promoting from within makes use of the people who already know the organization and the contribution they have made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In making hiring decisions,the selection process can be structured to achieve perfect results.

Since the overall outcome of HR planning is to have the right people with the right skills at the right time in the right jobs,there is a need to forecast the supply and demand for employees.Identify and briefly describe one quantitative and one qualitative approach to forecasting demand.

Selection is the process of choosing individuals who have relevant qualifications and skills to fill existing or projected job openings.

The extensive use of the Internet as a job search tactic makes it the most significant influence of technology on recruitment.

The situational interview is a variation of the nondirective interview.

Personality tests have a high ability to predict job performance.

Without the knowledge of what work is to be done and the skills required to do the work,the manager cannot select qualified employees.

What does recruiting from within enable the organization to do?

Which methods are most commonly used by employers to develop a diverse workforce?

An organization that emphasizes innovation and creativity should rely heavily on internal recruiting.

For demanding and potentially dangerous jobs,the use of physical ability tests is recommended.

The purpose of employment tests is to ensure that most applicants fail rather than succeed to get employment.

Typically the selection process has six steps including: submission of application,screening,employment test,interview,reference checks and hiring decision.

A systematic selection process increases the possibility of getting the right person for the right job at the right time.

Which type of test is used to measure a person's openness to experience?

Which item is a key purpose of human resource planning?

Promoting from within makes use of the people who already know the organization and the contribution they have made.

The Challenges of Hrm

The Legal Framework of Hrm

Defining and Designing the Work

Orientation, training, and Development

Managing Performance

Recognizing and Rewarding Employees

A Part 1creating a Safe and Healthy Work Environment

B Part 2creating a Safe and Healthy Work Environment

Management Rights, employee Rights, and Discipline

Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining

International Human Resources Management

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Exam 4: Human Resource Planning, recruitment, and Selection

In making hiring decisions,the selection process can be structured to achieve perfect results.

Since the overall outcome of HR planning is to have the right people with the right skills at the right time in the right jobs,there is a need to forecast the supply and demand for employees.Identify and briefly describe one quantitative and one qualitative approach to forecasting demand.

Selection is the process of choosing individuals who have relevant qualifications and skills to fill existing or projected job openings.

The extensive use of the Internet as a job search tactic makes it the most significant influence of technology on recruitment.

The situational interview is a variation of the nondirective interview.

Personality tests have a high ability to predict job performance.

Without the knowledge of what work is to be done and the skills required to do the work,the manager cannot select qualified employees.

What does recruiting from within enable the organization to do?

Which methods are most commonly used by employers to develop a diverse workforce?

An organization that emphasizes innovation and creativity should rely heavily on internal recruiting.

For demanding and potentially dangerous jobs,the use of physical ability tests is recommended.

The purpose of employment tests is to ensure that most applicants fail rather than succeed to get employment.

Typically the selection process has six steps including: submission of application,screening,employment test,interview,reference checks and hiring decision.

A systematic selection process increases the possibility of getting the right person for the right job at the right time.

Which type of test is used to measure a person's openness to experience?

Which item is a key purpose of human resource planning?

Promoting from within makes use of the people who already know the organization and the contribution they have made.

The Challenges of Hrm

The Legal Framework of Hrm

Defining and Designing the Work

Orientation, training, and Development

Managing Performance

Recognizing and Rewarding Employees

A Part 1creating a Safe and Healthy Work Environment

B Part 2creating a Safe and Healthy Work Environment

Management Rights, employee Rights, and Discipline

Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining

International Human Resources Management

Filters