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Level: Medium
[QUESTION]
36. What three factors define the relevant labor market?
A) Technology, population density, education
B) Occupation, location, industry
C) Union status, inflation, compensation strategy
D) Occupation, population density, compensation strategy
E) education, industry, technology
37. A mature company is expanding into overseas markets. A few U.S. managers will be
transferred, but most new employees will be hired. The strategic plan involves focusing on
research and development and new technology introduction. Which of the following HR
activities will be the highest priority in support of the move and corporate strategy?
A) Succession planning
B) evaluation of downsizing potential
C) Labor supply and demand forecast
D) Turnover analysis
E) Delphi planning
38. A forecast of labor demand is:
A) Based on an assessment of the availability of individuals in the labor force who are
potential recruits of the firm.
B) Proceeded by an inventory of individuals and jobs currently available within the firm
C) Derived from a projection of how business/industry needs will affect human resources
D) Inclusive of a forecast of resource availability both internal and externally available
E) Considered one of the more trivial aspects of human resource planning
39. External recruiting is especially effective when?
A) You have a very small budget
B) The company is growing and is trying to increase the diversity of its workforce
C) The position is a very high level, for instance VP of Finance
D) The company needs to boost the morale of its employees
E) You have a large company with a succession plan
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[QUESTION]
40. In the __________ approach, the HR department examines the current business situation
and determines staffing requirements for the rest of the firm.
A) centralized
B) decentralized
C) markov
D) regression
E) trend analysis
41. The __________ technique helps minimize interpersonal and jurisdictional conflicts.
A) trend analysis
B) decentralized
C) markov
D) delphi
E) trend analysis
42. ABC Retailer has posted an advertisement for an entry-level sales position. Although
they have received many applications, the applicants do not seem to have the requisite skills
or experience for the position. What could the manager do to increase the percentage of
qualified candidates?
A) Increase the salary offered for the position and focus on Internet recruiting
B) Ensure that the job opening is posted both on line and in print form
C) Review the content of the advertisement to ensure it reflects a RJP
D) Ensure that there are current performance plans for all sales employees
E) Increase the number of newspapers that run the advertisement
43. __________ is an alternative work arrangement that allows workers to work at home or in
some other location other than the employer’s physical premises.
A) Telecommuting
B) Job sharing
C) Employee leasing
D) Part-time workers
E) Temporary employment
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44. __________ reflects the number of candidates available at a step compared to a previous
step.
A) Forecasting
B) Yield ratio
C) Time lapse
D) Work analysis
E) Recruitment
45. The most effective reengineering efforts are successful when they recognize that
A) having a focus on the customers needs to be put on hold until the dust settles and
managers sort out their budgets.
B) it is best to begin with a very generous severance package to control the flow of talent
within the organization.
C) labor unions must be neutralized in order for performance to be a high priority in decision
making.
D) the organization should focus on short term gains to not be overwhelmed by long term
consequences.
E) downsizing individuals that are vital to the creation of customer value will erode the
organization’s competitive advantage.
46. HR planning for positions outside of the U.S. involves
A) A focus on job compatibility, versus RJP
B) Methodology distinctly different from domestic planning
C) Greater complexity and a focus on job compatibility and RJP
D) A focus on only labor supply and not demand
E) Operating in an environment of stability and predictability
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Essay Questions
[QUESTION]
47. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the various media options available when
recruiting through advertising.
48. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of internal versus external recruitment sources.
Answer: Internal recruiting seeks applicants for positions from among the ranks of those
currently employed. There are three major advantages to internal recruiting: (1) it is less
[QUESTION]
49. What techniques can managers use for forecasting labor demands?
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50. List the actions organizations can take to manage diversity effectively.
[QUESTION]
51. List the six steps in trend analysis.
52. List a few steps recommended by Dr. Cascio for enhancing the effectiveness of
restructuring and downsizing.
Answer: A few steps for enhancing the effectiveness of restructuring and downsizing are: (1)
Carefully consider the rationale behind employment downsizing. (2). Consider the virtues of
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[QUESTION]
53. Describe the organizational recruitment process model.
54. List the three essential steps for recruitment planning.
55. List a few methods available for external recruiting.
56. When are private agencies most effective?