HR Test 2

Which forecasting method would be used to make a statistical comparison between gross sales and the number of employees in a retail chain?

d) Regression analysis.

A bank uses information provided by experts to predict future industry trends. The form of judgmental forecasting where experts take turns presenting their assumptions and refining a composite but never meet is called

d) The Delphi technique.

Which of the following is an example of an ability requirement?

b) Maintaining friendly relations with suppliers.[correct answer]

Which of the following describes task Identity

b) The extent to which the job requires a whole, identifiable unit of work [correct answer]

Which employment contract provision deals with whether or not an independent contractor can use the copyright he or she produced for other purposes outside the company?

b) Work-made-for-hire covenant. [correct answer]

For virtual jobs performed by individuals shifting from project to project or working on cross-functional teams that change frequently, a job analysis must focus on the: a) Competencies required and how they are assessed and maintained. b) Knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the jobs. c) Tasks, duties and responsibilities of the virtual employees. d) Essential job functions needed for the changing jobs.

a) Competencies required and how they are assessed and maintained. ( correct answer )

For virtual jobs performed by individuals shifting from project to project or working on cross-functional teams that change frequently, a job analysis must focus on the:

a) Competencies required and how they are assessed and maintained. [Correct Answer]

Which of the following best describes the relationship between human resource planning and strategic organizational planning?

a) Human resource planning is the essential component of strategic organizational planning. [correct answer]

Which of the following demographic trends is predicted?

a) More people with disabilities will be actively recruited to enter the workforce. [correct answer ]

Which of the following is the BEST example of an essential job function for a senior shipping specialist in an operations department?

a) Supervise shipping staff to ensure that procedures are followed.[correct answer]

Before establishing a recruitment program at a new branch office, HR interviews employees and managers to determine the duties and qualifications of each position to be filled. This is known as a(n) a) job analysis. b) workforce analysis. c) availability analysis. d) applicant flow analysis.

a) job analysis. ( correct answer )

Before establishing a recruitment program at a new branch office, HR interviews employees and managers to determine the duties and qualifications of each position to be filled. This is known as a(n)

a) job analysis. [Correct Answer] [Your Answer is Correct]

A workforce gap arises when a business does not have:

a) the staff it needs to meet the objectives[correct answer]

Which of the following is an example of a skill requirement?

b) Demonstrating product features.[correct answer]

Trend Analysis, Ratio Analysis, and Scatter Plots are all methods of:

b) Forecasting workforce needs. [correct answer]

The primary puspose of a work is to

b) Identify patterns that translate into job responsibilities.

The main problem with obtaining job analysis data through interviews is: a) Employee frustrations b) Information distortion c) Unaasigned duties d) Time

b) Information distortion. [Correct Answer]

The main problem with obtaining job analysis data through interviews is:

b) Information distortion. [correct answer]

Which of the following job analysis factors would help to establish the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities of the Human Resource function?

b) Job specifications/qualifications.[correct answer]

A shipping company uses information provided by experts to predict future industry trends. The form of judgmental forecasting where experts take turns presenting their assumptions and refining a composite but never meet is called generally completed by individuals and presented to management. The nominal group technique requires face-to-face meetings.

b) the Delphi technique.[correct answer]

A company has high turnover in its telemarketing department. Part of the reason for the turnover is that employees deal with stressful situations and difficult people. Which of the following would provide the MOST realistic job preview?

c) Allowing applicants to listen in on actual telemarketing calls.[correct answer]

According to statistic, people over 50 make up 30% of the population. What is the MOST critical impact on the workplace?

c) Baby boomers will take their organizational learning with them when they retire. [correct answer]

A bank's primary concern is to reduce an expected labor surplus quickly. Its secondary concern is to minimize the effect on employees. The options that would best address this organization's concern by priority are:

c) Early retirement and retraining.[correct answer]

Which of the following statements regarding labor force trends is NOT correct? them understand and work well with their fellow workers who are immigrants and vice versa.

c) Entry-level jobs filled by immigrants will require less training in the future. [correct answer]

A job rotation program that requires key executives to develop HR expertise is an example of which of the following HR trends? a) Shift in responsibilities to operations managers b) Increased use of outsourcing and HR service centers c) Increased lateral movement in and out of HR d) Development of HR as a business partner

c) Increased lateral movement in and out of HR ( correct answer )

A job rotation program that requires key executives to develop HR expertise is an example of which of the following HR trends?

c) Increased lateral movement in and out of HR [Correct Answer]

"Floaters" are BEST described as:

c) People employed directly on a company's payroll on a short-term basis or for a specific period of time to rotate among several positions or departments.[correct answer]

Which is a job-analysis method that allows for a quick response rate and gathering of data on a large number of jobs?

c) Questionnaire. [correct answer]

Which of the following is NOT included in a job description ? reporting relationships, working conditions, performance criteria, and supervisory responsibilities. Rate of Pay is not inclu

c) Rate of pay.[correct answer]

In today's workforce, there is a trend toward a(n) Explain: The number of immigrant workers continues to rise as immigrants come to the United States seeking a better life for themselves and their families. The number of women and older workers in the workforce continues to grow, particularly as baby boomers decide to remain at work or find postretirement jobs. Employers must be aware that more employees are coming into the workforce in need of basic or remedial skills training.

c) increase in immigrant workers.

Which of the following is an example of a Knowledge requirement?Which of the following is an example of a knowledge requirement? Explain: Knowledge is a body of information that can be applied directly to the performance of tasks. Knowing government procurement procedures is not performing t

d) Identifying product features and benefits.[correct answer]

Which is best described the Contingent staffing:

d) All of the above. [correct answer]

A job requires a master's degree in HR, three years of HR generalist experience of and the ability to use statistical computer software. These are: a) Position outcomes. b) Essential job functions. c) Performance standards. d) Job specifications.

d) Job specifications. ( correct answer )

A job requires a master's degree in HR, three years of HR generalist experience of and the ability to use statistical computer software. These are:

d) Job specifications. [Correct Answer]

Several HR managers are brought together to generate ideas about the impact of technology on HR management and staffing. This best describes which forecasting method?

d) Nominal group technique.[correct answer]

 A job function is usually considered essential if it Explain: An essential job function is one that is performed regularly and makes up at least 20% of the job. An essential function requires highly specialized skills or expertise, and, in many cases, the reason the job exists is to perform the functiona J

d) Requires highly specialized skills.[correct answer]

Under which flexible staffing option would a professional employer organization (PEO) be most likely to provide temporary workers with benefits? Explain: A company contracts with two (usually affiliated) staffing firms generally a temp service and a PEO

d) Temp-to-lease programs

the temp firm assigns long-term temporaries to a client company and, after a period of time, the employee is promoted to lease status and becomes eligible for benefits from the PEO.

d) Temp-to-lease programs [correct answer]