HR Test 7
Which of the following best describes career planning? Explain: The actions and activities that individuals perform to give direction to their work life (goals) are called career planning. a) A deliberate process through which someone becomes aware of personal skills, interests, knowledge, and motivations and establishes action plans to attain specific career goals . b) The lifelong series of activities that contribute to a person's career exploration, establishment, success, and fulfillment c) A process of helping employees to better understand and develop their career skills and interests and to use these skills and interests most effectively . d) The process of advising , counseling , and guiding subordinates as they maneuver through their long-term career plans.
a) A deliberate process through which someone becomes aware of personal skills, interests, knowledge, and motivations and establishes action plans to attain specific career goals . [Correct Answer]
In which training method are videotapes frequently used to illust rate how managers function in various situations? a) Behavior modeling. [Correct Answer] b) Business games. c) Lecture discussions. d) Mentoring.
a) Behavior modeling. [Correct Answer]
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a succession planning process? a) Local requirements are given the highest priority. b) It is more likely to have a time span of 10 years than 3 years c) Global requirements are given the highest priority d) Talent and skills are matched with strategic goals.
a) Local requirements are given the highest priority. [Correct Answer]
Assessment centers are used to assess: a) Work and interpersonal skills b) Cultural fit c) Technical skills d) Job satisfaction
a) Work and interpersonal skills [ Correct Answer]
Creating a dual-ladder career path enables employers to a) increase retention of technical employees. b) identify candidates for early retirement. c) soften the effects of mergers or acquisitions. d) promote women and minorities into top management posit ions.
a) increase retention of technical employees. [Correct Answer]
Creating a dual-ladder career path enables employers to a) increase retention of tec hnica l em ployees. b) identify candidates for ea rly retirement. c) soften the effects of mergers or acquisitions. d) promote women and minorities into top management positions.
a) increase retention of technical employees. [Correct Answer]
The most universal form of employee development is: a) on-the-job training. b) off-the-job training. c) e-learning. d) internship.
a) on-the-job training. [Correct Answer]
A common mistake made in creating succession plans is to forecast fut ure staffing needs on the basis of a) past experience. b) corporate strategic plans. c) human resource strategic plans. d) unproven assumptions about future events.
a) past experience. [Correct Answer]
Which is the process for enabling employees to understand and develop their career skills and interests and to use them most effectively within the company and afterwards? a) Organizational development b) Career management c) Career development d) Career planning
b) Career management [Correct Answer]
In regards to an employee's career development, who should t ake t he responsibility to make c areer plans, set goals, and utilize develo pment opportunities? a) Employer b) Employee [Correct Answer] c) HR Professional d) Immediate supervisor
b) Employee [Correct Answer]
A high-performing manager is interested in promotion to an executive-level position. However, the company does not have an employee who is ready to move into the manager's position. The manager has indicated that it may be time to look at outside opportunities What action will BEST meet the needs of both the employee and the company? a) Promote the manager immediately and appoint an acting ma nager. b) Enroll the manager in executive training while searching for a replacement c) Agree on an acceptable time frame for promotion. d) Hire a temporary manager until a new manager is found.
b) Enroll the manager in executive training while searching for a replacement. [Correct Answer]
What is the difference between replacement planning and succession planning? a) Replacement planning has a long-term focus; succession planning has a short-term focus. b) Replacement planning focuses on developing back-ups for key positions; succession planning develops a pool of candidates capable of filling several assignments. c) Replacement planning is based on a very formal development plan; succession planning is more informal and is usually based on oral discussions between manager and employee. d) Replacement planning focuses on mid-level positions; succession planning focuses on executive-level positions.
b) Replacement planning focuses on developing back-ups for key positions; succession planning develops a pool of candidates capable of filling several assignments. [Correct Answer]
Which of the following best ensures that people with the necessary talent and skills are available when and where the need arises for them? a) Job analysis process b) Succession planning process c) Competency definition process d) Global human resource strategic planning process
b) Succession planning process [Correct Answer]
All of the following are ways that HR can support the employees' career plan EXCEPT: a) Offering employees training opportunities b) Using high-performance work system methods [Correct Answer] c) Learning how to provide appropriate mentoring assistance d) Discussing career goals during regular performance app raisals
b) Using high-performance work system methods [Correct Answer]
All of the following are ways that HR can support the employees' career plan EXCEPT: a) Offering employees training opprotunity b) Using high-performance work system methods c) Learning how to provide appropriate mentoring assistance d) Discussing career goals during regular performance appraisals
b) Using high-performance work system methods [Correct Answer]
Replacement planning is based on an organization's a bility to a) find candidates with development potential. b) identify the best available candidate for a job. c) plan specific goals and assignments for individuals. d) test ca ndidates' potential early in their caree rs.
b) identify the best available candidate for a job. [Correct Answer]
Replacement planning is based on an organization's ability to a) find candidates with development potential. b) identify the best available candidate for a job. c) plan specific goals and assignments for individuals. d) test candidates' potential early in their careers.
b) identify the best available candidate for a job. [Correct Answer]
A common mistake to make with succession planning is to a) view local and global staffing requirements as an integrated w hole. b) view the global succession plan as the sum of all of the local succession plans. c) consider local and global requirements at the same time. d) focus on global requirements and opportunities.
b) view the global succession plan as the sum of all of the local succession plans. [Correct Answer]
Which of the following is a primary advantage of conducting high-level managerial training off-site? a) It will be easier to diagnose individual learning needs. b) Participants will know exactly when the training will start and end. c) A properly selected off-site location will be more conducive to effective learning. d) It will be easier to evaluate the extent to which the t raining object ives a re achieved.
c) A properly selected off-site location will be more conducive to effective learning. [Correct Answer]
What is a frequent criticism of using assessment centers in organizations? a) Problems with establishing validity. b) Potential is high for adverse impact . c) Cost of developing and administering d) Problems with the self-fulfilling prophecy.
c) Cost of developing and administering . [Correct Answer]
Which of the following is most characteristic of succession planning? a) It focuses on issues likely to occur in the short term of approximately one to three years. b) It is initiated as soon as it is clear a senior executive is leaving c) It focuses on long-term global issues. d) Local requirements are given the highest priority.
c) It focuses on long-term global issues. [Correct Answer]
_______ gives the employee the opportunity to develo p skills in a var iety of changing jobs. a) Assessment center b) Coaching c) Job rotation d) Experience learning
c) Job rotation [Correct Answer]
Which is describing a situation in which Firm occupational goals are set and an individual conducts more explicit career? a) Exploration stage b) Establishment stage c) Maintenance stage d) Disengagement stage
c) Maintenance stage [Correct Answer]
What is a move from one job to another with no change in salary or grade? a) Advancement b) Vertical move c) Transfer d) Resign
c) Transfer [Correct Answer]
The goal of coaching sessions is to a) provide specific guidance in job-related skills. b) help the employee adapt to change in international assignments more effectively. c) review career goals, development opportunities, and next steps in a career progression. d) assist in improving athletic skills.
c) review career goals, development opportunities, and next steps in a career progression. [Correct Answer]
Unlike human resource planning with a traditional focus, human resource planning with a career development focus takes into consideration: a) Current job analyses b) Future skills and tasks c) Specific project requirements d) Employee interests and preferences [Correct Answer]
d) Employee interests and preferences [Correct Answer]
Which management development method uses correspondence to simulate managerial decision-making? a) Case study. b) Gaming . c) Sensitivity groups . d) In-basket exercise .
d) In-basket exercise . [Correct Answer]
Career development programs that help employees reappraise their career paths and remain productive in work are the focus for employees in which stage of career development? a) Career preparation b) Late career c) Early career d) Mid career
d) Mid career [Correct Answer]
Career development programs that help employees reappraise their career paths and remain productive in work are the focus for employees in whisch stage of career development? a) Career preparation b) Late career c) Early career d) Mid career
d) Mid career [Correct Answer]
You have been assigned to coach an employee who is st ruggling with work assignments. Which of the following steps should you complete first? a) Reach agreement with the employee on a plan b) Ask the employee open-ended questions c) Offer ideas and advice to the employee d) Observe the employee on the job
d) Observe the employee on the job [Correct Answer]
Which of the following is most likely to focus on the relatively short term? a) Global planning b) Succession planning c) Strategic planning d) Replacement planning
d) Replacement planning [Correct Answer]
Which of the following best describes the difference between replacement planning and succession planning? a) Replacement planning focuses on the long term, while succession planning focuses on the short term . b) Replacement planning is designed for individual countries , while succession planning is designed to serve corporate headquarters. c) Replacement planning is optional , while succession planning is necessary. d) Replacement planning focuses on the short term, while succession planning focuses on the long term.
d) Replacement planning focuses on the short term, while succession planning focuses on the long term. [Correct Answer]
In training supervisors for handling discipline and discha rge incidents, which of the followin g is the most appropr iate tra ining method? a) On-the-job. b) Case study. c) Programmed instruction. d) Role-play.
d) Role-play. [Correct Answer]
The FIRST step in developing strategies to retain talented employees is to a) compare the organization's salaries with those of its competitors. b) offer increased benefits rather than additional pay. c) offer challenging work to talented employees. d) find out why the most talented people are leaving.
d) find out why the most talented people are leaving. [Correct Answer]
If talent management is effective in a firm, a) the voluntary turnover among the high potential employees will be essentially zero. b) the quantity and quality of the HR talent pool will be the deepest in the industry. c) the cost of labor in the firm will be the lowest of its direct competitors. d) the firm will have the right people with the right talents available at the right time in the right places.
d) the firm will have the right people with the right talents available at the right time in the right places. [Correct Answer]