Question 1

The programs developed in the strategic-choice stage of the process are put into practice in the ________ stage.

Accepted Answer

The programs developed in the strategic-choice stage are implemented in the program-implementation stage. This is where the plans and strategies are put into action to achieve the goals set in the previous stage. The program-implementation stage involves carrying out activities, allocating resources, and managing the project to achieve the desired outcome. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Question 2

The process of determining whether there are any subgroups whose proportion in a given job category within a company is substantially different from their proportion in the relevant labor market is called

Accepted Answer

The process described in the question is workforce utilization review, which is the practice of comparing the representation of different demographic groups in a company's workforce to their representation in the relevant labor market. This helps to identify any potential disparities in hiring or promotion practices and can be used as a tool for promoting diversity and preventing discrimination. The other choices (adverse treatment analysis, subgroup reconciliation, discrimination analysis, and leading indicator) do not accurately describe this process.

Question 3

Debbie feels that her employer let her go for no reason.Although the company practices employment-at-will,she still pursues resolution with the EEOC.This is called

Accepted Answer

Pursuing resolution with the EEOC indicates that Debbie is seeking due process, which is a policy that provides individuals with the opportunity to be treated fairly and have their grievances heard. This is not related to counter cyclical hiring policy, outsourcing policy, employment-at-will policy, or affirmative action policy.

Question 4

________ is the practice or activity carried on by an organization with the primary purpose of identifying and attracting potential employees.

Accepted Answer

Human resource recruitment is the practice or activity carried on by an organization with the primary purpose of identifying and attracting potential employees. This includes various methods such as job postings, campus recruitment, employee referrals, and social media recruitment. An applicant tracking system may be used as a tool to facilitate recruitment, but it is not the practice or activity itself. Customer relationship management, sensitivity training, and customer experience transformation are not related to employee recruitment.

Question 5

Which of the following is true about offshoring?

Accepted Answer

The actual cost savings from offshoring work can be less than a company expects. While offshoring may initially seem cost-effective due to lower labor costs, there can be a variety of hidden costs such as increased communication costs, quality control issues, and intellectual property concerns. Therefore, companies should carefully evaluate the potential risks and benefits before deciding to offshore any work. The other choices are incorrect because A and B do not necessarily hold true for all cases, C is not always advisable due to security concerns, and D may not fully utilize the benefits of outsourcing.

Question 6

One way to recruit companies to a state is to offer tax incentives; another is to assure them that the workforce is prepared.When a state government confirms that an employer will be given the authority to terminate employment of an employee at any time without cause and gives the same assurance to the employees,those statutes are referred to as

Accepted Answer

The given scenario refers to employment-at-will policies, which allow employers to terminate employees without cause or notice. This can be attractive to companies who want flexibility in managing their workforce. Tax incentives and workforce preparation are other factors that can also influence a company's decision to relocate. Due process policies relate to fair treatment and disciplinary procedures, while counter cyclical hiring policies are aimed at balancing employment during economic fluctuations. Employee liability policies pertain to insurance coverage for workplace injuries and other liabilities. Affirmative action policies are designed to promote diversity and equal opportunities in hiring and promotion.

Question 7

________ are people who apply for a vacancy without prompting from the organization.

Accepted Answer

Direct applicants are individuals who apply for a job opening without any prompting or referral from the organization. Internal employees are individuals already working with the organization who express interest in different job roles within the organization. Referrals are individuals who are recommended for a job opening by someone within the organization or someone familiar with the organization. Poached employees are individuals who are actively recruited by a competitor organization. Virtual employees are individuals who work remotely and are not necessarily job applicants.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of image advertising?

Accepted Answer

Rain Inc.'s television advertisements promoting the pleasant working conditions in the organization is an example of image advertising, as it focuses on creating a positive perception of the company rather than promoting a specific product or event.

Question 9

A critical aspect of the program implementation step of human resource planning is

Accepted Answer

Holding an individual accountable for achieving the stated goals is important to ensure that the program is effectively implemented and results in the desired outcomes. This accountability can help drive the necessary actions and decisions to address any labor shortages or surpluses identified in the planning process. Setting benchmarks and evaluating success are also important aspects of program implementation, but without someone being held accountable, the program may not be effectively executed. Selecting the best option for addressing labor shortages or surpluses and focusing attention on redressing pending issues are part of the planning process, not the implementation step.

Question 10

Which of the following is an advantage of relying on internal recruitment sources?

Accepted Answer

Relying on internal recruitment sources generates a pool of job applicants who are already familiar with the company's culture and work expectations. This can be advantageous because it saves time and resources that would have been spent on training external candidates. Additionally, internal candidates often have a proven track record within the company, which can make the hiring decision more reliable.

Question 11

When a company faces a shortage of employees in the workforce,and it predicts that current demand for products or services may not extend to the future,it will

Accepted Answer

The company may try to maximize the output from its existing workforce by increasing their working hours to meet current demand without committing to new hires if future demand is uncertain.

Question 12

________ forecast and monitor the proportion of various protected group members,such as women and minorities,that are in various job categories and career tracks.

Accepted Answer

Affirmative action plans provide guidelines and goals for increasing the representation of protected groups in various job categories and career tracks. Monitoring and analyzing the proportion of members of these groups in different roles is crucial to measuring progress and identifying areas that require further attention.

Question 13

Sometimes,organizations advertise just to promote themselves as a good place to work in general.This is called

Accepted Answer

Image advertising is used to promote the overall image and reputation of a company, rather than a specific product or service. This is often done in order to attract potential employees or investors.

Question 14

The final step in the planning process is to

Accepted Answer

The final step in the planning process is to evaluate results. This allows for reflection on the effectiveness of the plan and can provide insights for future planning. Setting goals and objectives, formulating strategies, establishing forecasting methods, and implementing recruiting methods are all important steps in the planning process, but they come before evaluating the results.

Question 15

When a state or federal government is unable to pass a budget,workers sometimes take a ________ as there is no money to pay the employees.

Accepted Answer

A furlough is a mandatory unpaid leave of absence given to employees by their employer, usually due to economic reasons. In this case, the government's inability to pass a budget means that there is no money to pay employees, so they are temporarily laid off through a furlough. The other options (work-sharing culture, demotion, layoff, suspension) may also be consequences of a budget crisis, but they do not specifically refer to the situation where there is no money to pay employees.

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic reward?

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic rewards are internal, psychological rewards such as satisfaction, a sense of achievement, or a feeling of contribution. The U.S. Army appealing to patriotism is an example of an intrinsic reward because it appeals to one's sense of duty and love for their country, which are internal motivators.

Question 17

The approach that pays employees higher wages than what competitors pay their employees in similar roles is called the

Accepted Answer

The approach that pays employees higher wages than what competitors pay their employees in similar roles is called the "lead-the-market approach." This approach is aimed at attracting and retaining high-quality employees by offering them wages and benefits that are higher than those offered by competitors. This approach helps organizations to be seen as an employer of choice in the job market, and it can lead to higher employee productivity and lower turnover rates.

Question 18

Ron works as a sale executive for Janus Inc.,a large manufacturer of turbocharged engines.He hears about a vacancy for sales manager at Ios Inc.,a competitor in the same industry,and sends in his resume requesting Ios to consider him for the vacancy.Ron is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

Ron is a direct applicant because he directly sent his resume to Ios Inc. for the sales manager vacancy.

Question 19

Which of the following is the accurate definition of workforce utilization review?

Accepted Answer

Workforce utilization review is a comparison of the proportion of workers in protected subgroups (such as minority and women employees) with the proportion that each subgroup represents in the relevant labor market. This is done to assess whether there is any underutilization of these protected subgroups in the company's workforce.

Question 20

________ is a generic term used to refer to organizational decisions that affect the nature of the vacancies for which people are recruited.

Accepted Answer

Personnel policies are decisions made by an organization regarding its human resources, including recruitment policies such as the nature of vacancies for which people are recruited. Budgetary policies relate to financial decisions, judicial policies relate to legal decisions, and fiscal and monetary policies relate to economic decisions.

Quiz 5: Human Resource Planning and Recruitment