Question 1

________ of small business owners say they're prepared for succession planning.

Accepted Answer

A)  31% 
B)  75% 
C)  15% 
D)  40% 
A)  31% 
B)  75% 
C)  15% 
D)  40%

Question 2

Which term refers to a group of tasks that must be performed if an organization is to achieve its goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  occupational specialty 
B)  job 
C)  position 
D)  post 
A)  occupational specialty 
B)  job 
C)  position 
D)  post

Question 3

Job rotation (cross-training)moves employees from one job to another to broaden their experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Competencies refer to job characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following terms refers to increasing the number of tasks a worker performs,with all of the tasks at the same level of responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  job design 
B)  job rotation 
C)  job enrichment 
D)  job enlargement 
A)  job design 
B)  job rotation 
C)  job enrichment 
D)  job enlargement

Question 6

What are the two components of human resource planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  demand and objectives 
B)  strategy and requirements 
C)  requirements and availability 
D)  availability and objectives 
A)  demand and objectives 
B)  strategy and requirements 
C)  requirements and availability 
D)  availability and objectives

Question 7

The main purpose of talent management systems is ensuring that the best people are in the most appropriate jobs at all times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Two fundamental business strategies are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lowest cost and highest quality 
B)  differentiation and turnaround 
C)  lowest cost and differentiation 
D)  lowest cost and turnaround 
A)  lowest cost and highest quality 
B)  differentiation and turnaround 
C)  lowest cost and differentiation 
D)  lowest cost and turnaround

Question 9

Job analysis information is used to prepare ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  job requisitions 
B)  budget reports 
C)  job specifications 
D)  corporate assessments 
A)  job requisitions 
B)  budget reports 
C)  job specifications 
D)  corporate assessments

Question 10

Under which Act are employers required to make reasonable accommodations for workers with disabilities who are able to perform the essential functions of a job?

Accepted Answer

A)  Americans with Disabilities Act 
B)  Fair Labor Standards Act 
C)  Occupational Safety and Health Act 
D)  Civil Rights Act 
A)  Americans with Disabilities Act 
B)  Fair Labor Standards Act 
C)  Occupational Safety and Health Act 
D)  Civil Rights Act

Question 11

Human resource planning is a minor concern for most organizations especially during difficult economic periods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A firm becomes aware of having a surplus or shortage of employees as a result of comparing ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  availability and tasks 
B)  tasks and performance 
C)  skills and requirements 
D)  requirements and availability 
A)  availability and tasks 
B)  tasks and performance 
C)  skills and requirements 
D)  requirements and availability

Question 13

Social context is relevant information collected during many job analysis efforts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Job descriptions are required by OSHA to specify elements of the job that endanger health or are considered unsatisfactory or distasteful by the majority of the population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following refers to the collection of tasks and responsibilities performed by one person?

Accepted Answer

A)  job 
B)  position 
C)  job cluster 
D)  work group 
A)  job 
B)  position 
C)  job cluster 
D)  work group

Question 16

Identify and discuss zero-base forecasting and bottom-up forecasting.

Accepted Answer

The zero-base forecast uses the organiza

Question 17

AAA Technology manufactures 2,000 cell phones each week,which requires 20,000 hours of work from assemblers during a 40-hour week.How many assemblers does AAA need each week?

Accepted Answer

A)  200 
B)  400 
C)  500 
D)  800 
A)  200 
B)  400 
C)  500 
D)  800

Question 18

The job identification section of the job description includes the job title,the department,the reporting relationship,and a job number or code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is succession planning? How has succession planning changed in recent years?

Accepted Answer

Succession planning is the process of en

Question 20

The primary reason for reviewing job analysis results with employees is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ensure that they are accurate, clear, and understandable 
B)  comply with state laws 
C)  negotiate their salary 
D)  comply with union requirements 
A)  ensure that they are accurate, clear, and understandable 
B)  comply with state laws 
C)  negotiate their salary 
D)  comply with union requirements

________ of small business owners say they're prepared for succession planning.

Which term refers to a group of tasks that must be performed if an organization is to achieve its goals?

Job rotation (cross-training)moves employees from one job to another to broaden their experience.

Competencies refer to job characteristics.

Which of the following terms refers to increasing the number of tasks a worker performs,with all of the tasks at the same level of responsibility?

What are the two components of human resource planning?

The main purpose of talent management systems is ensuring that the best people are in the most appropriate jobs at all times.

Two fundamental business strategies are ________.

Job analysis information is used to prepare ________.

Under which Act are employers required to make reasonable accommodations for workers with disabilities who are able to perform the essential functions of a job?

Human resource planning is a minor concern for most organizations especially during difficult economic periods.

A firm becomes aware of having a surplus or shortage of employees as a result of comparing ________.

Social context is relevant information collected during many job analysis efforts.

Job descriptions are required by OSHA to specify elements of the job that endanger health or are considered unsatisfactory or distasteful by the majority of the population.

Which of the following refers to the collection of tasks and responsibilities performed by one person?

Identify and discuss zero-base forecasting and bottom-up forecasting.

AAA Technology manufactures 2,000 cell phones each week,which requires 20,000 hours of work from assemblers during a 40-hour week.How many assemblers does AAA need each week?

The job identification section of the job description includes the job title,the department,the reporting relationship,and a job number or code.

What is succession planning? How has succession planning changed in recent years?

The primary reason for reviewing job analysis results with employees is to ________.

Human Resource Management: An Overview

Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Workforce Diversity

Recruitment

Selection

Performance Management and Appraisal

Training and Development

Direct Financial Compensation Core Compensation:

Indirect Financial Compensation Employee Benefits:

Labor Unions and Collective Bargaining

Internal Employee Relations

Employee Safety, Health, and Wellness

Global Human Resource Management

Filters

Exam 4: Strategic Planning, Human Resource Planning, and Job Analysis

________ of small business owners say they're prepared for succession planning.

Which term refers to a group of tasks that must be performed if an organization is to achieve its goals?

Job rotation (cross-training)moves employees from one job to another to broaden their experience.

Competencies refer to job characteristics.

Which of the following terms refers to increasing the number of tasks a worker performs,with all of the tasks at the same level of responsibility?

What are the two components of human resource planning?

The main purpose of talent management systems is ensuring that the best people are in the most appropriate jobs at all times.

Two fundamental business strategies are ________.

Job analysis information is used to prepare ________.

Under which Act are employers required to make reasonable accommodations for workers with disabilities who are able to perform the essential functions of a job?

Human resource planning is a minor concern for most organizations especially during difficult economic periods.

A firm becomes aware of having a surplus or shortage of employees as a result of comparing ________.

Social context is relevant information collected during many job analysis efforts.

Job descriptions are required by OSHA to specify elements of the job that endanger health or are considered unsatisfactory or distasteful by the majority of the population.

Which of the following refers to the collection of tasks and responsibilities performed by one person?

Identify and discuss zero-base forecasting and bottom-up forecasting.

AAA Technology manufactures 2,000 cell phones each week,which requires 20,000 hours of work from assemblers during a 40-hour week.How many assemblers does AAA need each week?

The job identification section of the job description includes the job title,the department,the reporting relationship,and a job number or code.

What is succession planning? How has succession planning changed in recent years?

The primary reason for reviewing job analysis results with employees is to ________.

Human Resource Management: An Overview

Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Workforce Diversity

Recruitment

Selection

Performance Management and Appraisal

Training and Development

Direct Financial Compensation Core Compensation:

Indirect Financial Compensation Employee Benefits:

Labor Unions and Collective Bargaining

Internal Employee Relations

Employee Safety, Health, and Wellness

Global Human Resource Management

Filters