Question 1

The most extreme way of correcting a mismatch between the employee and the organisation is:

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Termination is the most extreme way of correcting a mismatch between the employee and the organization because it involves ending the employment relationship altogether.

Question 2

Assume that you own and operate your own business, and that you employ approximately 50 people. You want to hire the best-qualified people that you can find. Explain how you would go about recruiting and selecting new employees.

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Question 3

What is human resource management and what role does it play in organisations? Why do most organisations employ persons in various capacities as human resource specialists?

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Question 4

When companies offer special incentive packages to employees to induce them to retire before normal retirement age, they are using a(n) ______________ program.

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Early retirement programs are designed to offer benefits to employees to encourage them to retire before their normal or expected retirement age, often as a way for companies to reduce workforce size or cut costs.

Question 5

Work-life balance concerns include which of the following?

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All the options listed (A, B, C) are concerns related to work-life balance, as they all involve balancing work demands with personal or family needs.

Question 6

The issue of work-life balance:

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The issue of work-life balance encompasses the unique needs of single parents, the needs of dual-career couples, and how people balance the demands of work with their personal and family needs, making all the options listed correct.

Question 7

Which statement concerning retention and turnover is FALSE?

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Transfer typically involves moving an employee to a different job or location without a significant change in responsibility or compensation level, not necessarily to a lower level of responsibility.

Question 8

A(n) __________ is a position from which someone is unlikely to move to a higher level of work responsibility.

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A career plateau is a point in a professional's career where the likelihood of further promotion or advancement is low, often due to organizational or personal factors.

Question 9

What options would you, as a manager, have in maintaining a qualified workforce? Comment briefly on the options discussed in the text.

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Question 10

Briefly describe the legal context of human resource management and labour management relations. What impact do the various legislative Acts have on organisations' human resource management policies and practices?

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Question 11

A study in 2012, by Quantum Workplace, recognised that employees are engaged by behaviour such as:

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The study by Quantum Workplace in 2012 identified all the listed behaviors—trust in senior leadership, feeling valued, and teamwork—as key factors in engaging employees.

Question 12

Phil, a good performer during the seven years that he worked at Acme Tool and Die, was dismissed when the company decided to significantly cut labour costs because of declining customer orders. Phil's boss offered to help Phil find a job with another company. This is an example of:

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Question 13

Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe career planning and development?

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Employers may support career development but individuals are ultimately responsible for managing their own careers.

Question 14

What steps should a manager take in helping a new employee fit into the work environment in a way that furthers his/her development and performance potential?

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Question 15

Base remuneration can assist the organisation by accomplishing all of the following EXCEPT:

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Base remuneration alone cannot eliminate the need for fringe benefits programs. Fringe benefits, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, are important for attracting and retaining employees, in addition to base salary.

Quiz 12: Human Resource Management