Question 1

Through human resources planning,organizations strive for a proper balance between demand considerations and supply considerations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is the most important information obtained from a Markov analysis?

Accepted Answer

A) human capital readiness 
B) what types of attitudes employees have 
C) what positions are going to be coming open and will require a new hire 
D) how many individuals are ready for promotion 
A) human capital readiness 
B) what types of attitudes employees have 
C) what positions are going to be coming open and will require a new hire 
D) how many individuals are ready for promotion

Question 3

What do we call reducing the workforce through the departure of employees who resign or retire?

Accepted Answer

A) attrition 
B) contraction 
C) contracting out 
D) termination 
A) attrition 
B) contraction 
C) contracting out 
D) termination

Question 4

Internal analysis provides strategic decision makers with an inventory of organizational skills and resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is a cooperative strategy pursued by firms?

Accepted Answer

A) joint ventures 
B) mergers 
C) acquisitions 
D) diversification 
A) joint ventures 
B) mergers 
C) acquisitions 
D) diversification

Question 7

Kramer Athletic Equipment is planning the future of the organization.In this process,the firm is making decisions such as whether to maintain its current path as industry leader in the running shoe business,or branch out to include casual footwear.In addition,the company is also discussing the various needs it will have for new staff if it does choose to go in a new direction.What is Kramer Athletic Equipment doing?

Accepted Answer

A) strategic planning 
B) human resources planning 
C) applying principles of strategic human resources management 
D) planning both its business needs and its HR needs 
A) strategic planning 
B) human resources planning 
C) applying principles of strategic human resources management 
D) planning both its business needs and its HR needs

Question 8

A cultural audit asks questions such as "How do employees spend their time?"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT generally considered a component of a firm's competitive environment?

Accepted Answer

A) rival firms 
B) new entrants 
C) labour laws 
D) suppliers 
A) rival firms 
B) new entrants 
C) labour laws 
D) suppliers

Question 10

HR planning is the process of setting major organizational objectives and developing comprehensive plans to achieve those objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Delphi technique works best in organizations where dynamic technological changes affect staffing levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the core values of a company?

Accepted Answer

A) They represent the alignment of the strategic plan with the human resource plan. 
B) They are strong enduring beliefs and principles of the company. 
C) They are the basic purpose of the organization. 
D) They provide a perspective on where the company is headed. 
A) They represent the alignment of the strategic plan with the human resource plan. 
B) They are strong enduring beliefs and principles of the company. 
C) They are the basic purpose of the organization. 
D) They provide a perspective on where the company is headed.

Question 13

Organizations such as Canadian Tire and CIBC conduct cultural audits to examine the attitudes and activities of the external workforce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is a method for measuring a firm's strategic alignment?

Accepted Answer

A) Markov analysis 
B) a balanced scorecard 
C) benchmarking 
D) an HR "dashboard" 
A) Markov analysis 
B) a balanced scorecard 
C) benchmarking 
D) an HR "dashboard"

Question 15

Trend analysis relies on a single business factor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In unionized firms,layoffs are typically based on performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In what way can HR best help ensure that a strategic alliance or joint venture goes smoothly in the beginning?

Accepted Answer

A) plan labour supply needs for both organizations 
B) systematically monitor employee morale for both organizations 
C) teach employees about the other organization 
D) assess the compatibility of the two organizational cultures 
A) plan labour supply needs for both organizations 
B) systematically monitor employee morale for both organizations 
C) teach employees about the other organization 
D) assess the compatibility of the two organizational cultures

Question 18

Nearly one-fifth of the workforce is made up of part-time,temporary,and self-employed workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Markov analysis focuses on the number of employees in particular jobs and their skill levels,compensation,and job tenure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Decisions about employee layoffs are usually based on seniority and/or performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Through human resources planning,organizations strive for a proper balance between demand considerations and supply considerations.

What is the most important information obtained from a Markov analysis?

What do we call reducing the workforce through the departure of employees who resign or retire?

Internal analysis provides strategic decision makers with an inventory of organizational skills and resources.

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

Which of the following is a cooperative strategy pursued by firms?

A cultural audit asks questions such as "How do employees spend their time?"

Which of the following is NOT generally considered a component of a firm's competitive environment?

HR planning is the process of setting major organizational objectives and developing comprehensive plans to achieve those objectives.

The Delphi technique works best in organizations where dynamic technological changes affect staffing levels.

Which of the following best describes the core values of a company?

Organizations such as Canadian Tire and CIBC conduct cultural audits to examine the attitudes and activities of the external workforce.

Which of the following is a method for measuring a firm's strategic alignment?

Trend analysis relies on a single business factor.

In unionized firms,layoffs are typically based on performance.

In what way can HR best help ensure that a strategic alliance or joint venture goes smoothly in the beginning?

Nearly one-fifth of the workforce is made up of part-time,temporary,and self-employed workers.

Markov analysis focuses on the number of employees in particular jobs and their skill levels,compensation,and job tenure.

Decisions about employee layoffs are usually based on seniority and/or performance.

The World of Human Resources Management

Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Work Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay for Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labour Relations

International Human Resources Management

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Exam 2: Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Through human resources planning,organizations strive for a proper balance between demand considerations and supply considerations.

What is the most important information obtained from a Markov analysis?

What do we call reducing the workforce through the departure of employees who resign or retire?

Internal analysis provides strategic decision makers with an inventory of organizational skills and resources.

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

Which of the following is a cooperative strategy pursued by firms?

A cultural audit asks questions such as "How do employees spend their time?"

Which of the following is NOT generally considered a component of a firm's competitive environment?

HR planning is the process of setting major organizational objectives and developing comprehensive plans to achieve those objectives.

The Delphi technique works best in organizations where dynamic technological changes affect staffing levels.

Which of the following best describes the core values of a company?

Organizations such as Canadian Tire and CIBC conduct cultural audits to examine the attitudes and activities of the external workforce.

Which of the following is a method for measuring a firm's strategic alignment?

Trend analysis relies on a single business factor.

In unionized firms,layoffs are typically based on performance.

In what way can HR best help ensure that a strategic alliance or joint venture goes smoothly in the beginning?

Nearly one-fifth of the workforce is made up of part-time,temporary,and self-employed workers.

Markov analysis focuses on the number of employees in particular jobs and their skill levels,compensation,and job tenure.

Decisions about employee layoffs are usually based on seniority and/or performance.

The World of Human Resources Management

Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Work Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay for Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labour Relations

International Human Resources Management

Filters