Question 1

The concept of employer branding aims to make an organisation a more desirable place to work for highly sought after employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Define the notion of an 'employer of choice' (EOC).What are the benefits of being recognised as an EOC? How might an organisation go about ensuring its HRM practices support such a position in a highly competitive labour market?

Accepted Answer

The term 'employer of choice' has become

Question 3

Implementing strategies to put the right people in the right jobs,make the best use of employee talent and skills,and develop human capital for the future is known as workforce optimisation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An organisation's efforts to position itself as an 'employer of choice' in a competitive labour market is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) employer branding 
B) organisational positioning 
C) strategic human resource management 
D) Both A and C. 
E) None of these choices. 
A) employer branding 
B) organisational positioning 
C) strategic human resource management 
D) Both A and C. 
E) None of these choices.

Question 5

An employee's annual leave entitlement would form part of their ________________ package,whereas discount membership to a gymnasium would form part of their ____________ package.

Accepted Answer

compensati

Question 6

The use of computers and telecommunications equipment to perform work from home or other remote locations away from the organisation is known as _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The use of computers and telecommunications equipment...

Question 7

A(n)_______________________ ( two words)is used with departing employees to determine the reasons for the departure and to learn about potential problems in the organisation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)_______________________ ( two words)is used with departing...

Question 8

Coaching refers to any method of directing,instructing and training a person with the goal of developing specific management skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

_____________________ (three words)is the forecasting of human resource needs and the projected matching of individuals with expected vacancies.

Accepted Answer

Human reso

Question 10

__________ generates higher employee commitment,development and satisfaction than does __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  External recruiting; internal recruiting 
B)  External selection; internal selection 
C)  Internal recruiting; external recruiting 
D)  Internal recruiting; internal selection 
E)  Downsizing; monetary rewards 
A)  External recruiting; internal recruiting 
B)  External selection; internal selection 
C)  Internal recruiting; external recruiting 
D)  Internal recruiting; internal selection 
E)  Downsizing; monetary rewards

Question 11

A structured interview occurs when a candidate meets with several interviewers who take turns in asking a range of questions suited to that specific candidate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A recruiting approach whereby potential employees are exposed to extreme examples of job requirements is known as a realistic job preview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A job description is basically a list of tasks and duties that need to be performed by the incumbent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The process by which the value of jobs within an organisation is gauged is known as a job evaluation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

___________________ refers to a process or method of directing,instructing and training a person with the goal of developing specific management skills.

Accepted Answer

A)  A realistic job preview 
B)  Mentoring 
C)  Social learning 
D)  On-the-job training 
E)  Coaching 
A)  A realistic job preview 
B)  Mentoring 
C)  Social learning 
D)  On-the-job training 
E)  Coaching

Question 16

The process of determining the skills,abilities and other attributes a person needs to perform a particular job is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  selection 
B)  job analysis 
C)  orientation training 
D)  computer-assisted instruction 
E)  realistic job previews. 
A)  selection 
B)  job analysis 
C)  orientation training 
D)  computer-assisted instruction 
E)  realistic job previews.

Question 17

_____________________ occurs when an experienced employee guides and supports a less experienced employee.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________________ occurs when an experienced employee guides...

Question 18

Human capital refers to the social value of combined knowledge,experience,skills and capabilities of employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Mentoring refers to any type of instruction in which an experienced employee 'adopts' a new employee to teach him or her how to perform job duties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is developed from critical incidents relating to job performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Performance appraisal interview 
B)  Semantic differential rating scale 
C)  Behaviourally anchored rating scale 
D)  Unidimensional rating scale 
E)  None of these choices. 
A)  Performance appraisal interview 
B)  Semantic differential rating scale 
C)  Behaviourally anchored rating scale 
D)  Unidimensional rating scale 
E)  None of these choices.

Exam 12: Managing Human Resourcess

The concept of employer branding aims to make an organisation a more desirable place to work for highly sought after employees.

Define the notion of an 'employer of choice' (EOC).What are the benefits of being recognised as an EOC? How might an organisation go about ensuring its HRM practices support such a position in a highly competitive labour market?

Implementing strategies to put the right people in the right jobs,make the best use of employee talent and skills,and develop human capital for the future is known as workforce optimisation.

An organisation's efforts to position itself as an 'employer of choice' in a competitive labour market is known as:

An employee's annual leave entitlement would form part of their ________________ package,whereas discount membership to a gymnasium would form part of their ____________ package.

The use of computers and telecommunications equipment to perform work from home or other remote locations away from the organisation is known as _____________.

A(n)_______________________ ( two words)is used with departing employees to determine the reasons for the departure and to learn about potential problems in the organisation.

Coaching refers to any method of directing,instructing and training a person with the goal of developing specific management skills.

_____________________ (three words)is the forecasting of human resource needs and the projected matching of individuals with expected vacancies.

__________ generates higher employee commitment,development and satisfaction than does __________.

A structured interview occurs when a candidate meets with several interviewers who take turns in asking a range of questions suited to that specific candidate.

A recruiting approach whereby potential employees are exposed to extreme examples of job requirements is known as a realistic job preview.

A job description is basically a list of tasks and duties that need to be performed by the incumbent.

The process by which the value of jobs within an organisation is gauged is known as a job evaluation.

___________________ refers to a process or method of directing,instructing and training a person with the goal of developing specific management skills.

The process of determining the skills,abilities and other attributes a person needs to perform a particular job is known as:

_____________________ occurs when an experienced employee guides and supports a less experienced employee.

Human capital refers to the social value of combined knowledge,experience,skills and capabilities of employees.

Mentoring refers to any type of instruction in which an experienced employee 'adopts' a new employee to teach him or her how to perform job duties.

Which of the following is developed from critical incidents relating to job performance?

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