Question 1

What is an HRIS?

Accepted Answer

A human resource information system (HRIS)is much more than a computerized skills inventory.An HRIS is an integrated approach to acquiring,storing,analyzing,and controlling the flow of information throughout an organization.Highly developed HRISs can be useful in nearly all HRM functions and can greatly increase efficiency and response times of various traditionally labor- and time-intensive human resource activities.

Question 2

The first stage of HR planning is _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  forecasting demand for human resources 
B)  analysis of the supply of human resources 
C)  situation analysis 
D)  implementation of gap plan 
A)  forecasting demand for human resources 
B)  analysis of the supply of human resources 
C)  situation analysis 
D)  implementation of gap plan C

Question 3

All of the following are tips for managing experienced older workers except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify and utilize the knowledge,skills,and abilities of those workers 
B)  Place older workers in the least stressful jobs 
C)  Provide flextime or other work-life balance options 
D)  Be prepared to provide alternative forms of training 
A)  Identify and utilize the knowledge,skills,and abilities of those workers 
B)  Place older workers in the least stressful jobs 
C)  Provide flextime or other work-life balance options 
D)  Be prepared to provide alternative forms of training B

Question 4

Statistics indicate that workers over 50 ______________ than their younger counterparts.

Accepted Answer

A)  have fewer work related injuries 
B)  are less likely to change jobs 
C)  tend to be healthier 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  have fewer work related injuries 
B)  are less likely to change jobs 
C)  tend to be healthier 
D)  All of the above.

Question 5

One of the major concerns regarding an HRIS system is that __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Is often less efficient than a traditional system 
B)  it makes it easier for someone to invade the privacy of employees 
C)  centralizes data 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Is often less efficient than a traditional system 
B)  it makes it easier for someone to invade the privacy of employees 
C)  centralizes data 
D)  All of the above.

Question 6

High-skill technical jobs typically require HR planning activities that project up to ten years into the future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is SHRM?

Accepted Answer

The acknowledgment that HR policies and

Question 8

Many baby boomers are projected to keep working for all of the following reasons except:

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no one available to take their place 
B)  Insufficient retirement savings 
C)  They define themselves by their work 
D)  They are able to reduce the number of hours they work in order to balance work with other family and personal interests 
A)  There is no one available to take their place 
B)  Insufficient retirement savings 
C)  They define themselves by their work 
D)  They are able to reduce the number of hours they work in order to balance work with other family and personal interests

Question 9

A skills inventory,in its simplest form,is a list of the _______________ of the people working for the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  skills 
B)  characteristics 
C)  names 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  skills 
B)  characteristics 
C)  names 
D)  All of the above.

Question 10

Which law requires 60 days advance notice of plant closings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Worker Layoff and Plant Closings Act 
B)  Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act 
C)  Worker Relocation Amendment 
D)  Layoff Adjustment and Retraining Act 
A)  Worker Layoff and Plant Closings Act 
B)  Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act 
C)  Worker Relocation Amendment 
D)  Layoff Adjustment and Retraining Act

Question 11

The acknowledgment that HR policies and practices have critical linkages with an organization's overall strategy is generally termed ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  human resource plan 
B)  human resource master plan 
C)  human resource strategic plan 
D)  strategic human resource management 
A)  human resource plan 
B)  human resource master plan 
C)  human resource strategic plan 
D)  strategic human resource management

Question 12

______________ develops a forecast based on a past relationship between a factor related to employment and employment itself.

Accepted Answer

A)  A trend projection 
B)  The delphi technique 
C)  The nominal group technique 
D)  The Markov technique 
A)  A trend projection 
B)  The delphi technique 
C)  The nominal group technique 
D)  The Markov technique

Question 13

What is identity theft?

Accepted Answer

Unlawful access to employees' personnel

Question 14

From 2008-2018,the U.S.Department of Labor projects that the fastest growing demographic groups will be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Asians and Hispanics 
B)  Asians and non-Hispanics 
C)  Hispanics and Whites 
D)  Asians and Whites 
A)  Asians and Hispanics 
B)  Asians and non-Hispanics 
C)  Hispanics and Whites 
D)  Asians and Whites

Question 15

What actions might the organization take when they have a surplus of workers?

Accepted Answer

When comparison of demand for

Question 16

Which of the following statements about identity theft is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased security measures can prevent identity theft incidents 
B)  An HRIS makes it easier for someone to invade the privacy of employees 
C)  Identity thieves can use employee's information to engage in fraudulent acts 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Increased security measures can prevent identity theft incidents 
B)  An HRIS makes it easier for someone to invade the privacy of employees 
C)  Identity thieves can use employee's information to engage in fraudulent acts 
D)  None of the above

Question 17

A human resource information system (HRIS)is nothing more than a computerized skills inventory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A surplus of employees may be addressed by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Layoffs. 
B)  Promotions. 
C)  Retirements. 
D)  Attrition. 
A)  Layoffs. 
B)  Promotions. 
C)  Retirements. 
D)  Attrition.

Question 19

Why do companies perform skill inventories?

Accepted Answer

Skills inventories serve the purpose of

Question 20

Succession planning for executive level positions is more important than ever before because _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  so many people depend on the company's success 
B)  fewer and fewer people are interested in these jobs 
C)  international competition is stronger than ever 
D)  large numbers of aging executives are approaching retirement 
A)  so many people depend on the company's success 
B)  fewer and fewer people are interested in these jobs 
C)  international competition is stronger than ever 
D)  large numbers of aging executives are approaching retirement

What is an HRIS?

The first stage of HR planning is _____________.

All of the following are tips for managing experienced older workers except:

Statistics indicate that workers over 50 ______________ than their younger counterparts.

One of the major concerns regarding an HRIS system is that __________________.

High-skill technical jobs typically require HR planning activities that project up to ten years into the future.

What is SHRM?

Many baby boomers are projected to keep working for all of the following reasons except:

A skills inventory,in its simplest form,is a list of the _______________ of the people working for the organization.

Which law requires 60 days advance notice of plant closings?

The acknowledgment that HR policies and practices have critical linkages with an organization's overall strategy is generally termed ______________.

______________ develops a forecast based on a past relationship between a factor related to employment and employment itself.

What is identity theft?

From 2008-2018,the U.S.Department of Labor projects that the fastest growing demographic groups will be:

What actions might the organization take when they have a surplus of workers?

Which of the following statements about identity theft is false?

A human resource information system (HRIS)is nothing more than a computerized skills inventory.

A surplus of employees may be addressed by all of the following except:

Why do companies perform skill inventories?

Succession planning for executive level positions is more important than ever before because _______________.

Human Resource Management

A Strategic Management Approach to Human Resource Management

Legal Environment of Human Resource Management Equal Employment Opportunity

Global Human Resource Management

Job Analysis and Design

Recruitment

Selecting Effective Employees

Performance Evaluation and Management

Compensation: An Overview

Compensation: Methods and Policies

Employee Benefits and Services

Training and Development

Career Planning and Development

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Managing Employee Discipline

Promoting Safety and Health

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Exam 5: Human Resource Planning

What is an HRIS?

The first stage of HR planning is _____________.

All of the following are tips for managing experienced older workers except:

Statistics indicate that workers over 50 ______________ than their younger counterparts.

One of the major concerns regarding an HRIS system is that __________________.

High-skill technical jobs typically require HR planning activities that project up to ten years into the future.

What is SHRM?

Many baby boomers are projected to keep working for all of the following reasons except:

A skills inventory,in its simplest form,is a list of the _______________ of the people working for the organization.

Which law requires 60 days advance notice of plant closings?

The acknowledgment that HR policies and practices have critical linkages with an organization's overall strategy is generally termed ______________.

______________ develops a forecast based on a past relationship between a factor related to employment and employment itself.

What is identity theft?

From 2008-2018,the U.S.Department of Labor projects that the fastest growing demographic groups will be:

What actions might the organization take when they have a surplus of workers?

Which of the following statements about identity theft is false?

A human resource information system (HRIS)is nothing more than a computerized skills inventory.

A surplus of employees may be addressed by all of the following except:

Why do companies perform skill inventories?

Succession planning for executive level positions is more important than ever before because _______________.

Human Resource Management

A Strategic Management Approach to Human Resource Management

Legal Environment of Human Resource Management Equal Employment Opportunity

Global Human Resource Management

Job Analysis and Design

Recruitment

Selecting Effective Employees

Performance Evaluation and Management

Compensation: An Overview

Compensation: Methods and Policies

Employee Benefits and Services

Training and Development

Career Planning and Development

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Managing Employee Discipline

Promoting Safety and Health

Filters