Exam 15: Human Resource Management: Building a Top Quality Workforce

Carl, a partner at Bacrabs, an advertising agency, plans to open a branch of the agency in his hometown. He understands that the human resource (HR) requirements of the new branch would differ from that of its main office because of the differences in the nature and volume of work. Hence, he decides to examine what needs to be done in each position in the new branch according to the nature and volume of work. In the context of HR planning, which of the following concepts does this scenario best illustrate?

The store managers at Bafrolt, an apparel supply chain, who complete three years in the company, are paid a share of the company's earnings annually. Which of the following variable pay systems does this scenario best illustrate?

_____ is designed to introduce employees to the company culture and provide key administrative information.

When Jayden, a salesman at Srastis, a company that sells home appliances, did not achieve his sales targets for three consecutive quarters, his manager asked him to resign. In the context of human resource planning, this scenario best illustrates _____ at Srastis.

In the context of employee evaluation, most companies require that managers give formal feedback through periodic _____, usually every six months or once a year.

Quollenp, a textile manufacturer, is conducting a recruitment process to hire the right candidate for the post of cutting room manager. Those job applicants who clear the initial screening process will have to go through a practical examination. The practical examination will analyze their skills in cutting fabric efficiently. In the context of employee selection, this scenario best illustrates _____.

Which of the following is a main category of employment testing?

While hiring candidates for the post of editorial assistant, the recruitment team at Astedate, a publishing firm, rejects the candidates who do not have a degree in English literature. In the context of human resource (HR) planning, which of the following concepts does this scenario best illustrate?

Nancy got funding from angel investors to start a salon. She is new to the industry and is unsure of the human resource (HR) planning that is required to hire the required staff members. In the context of HR planning, which of the following should Nancy do first?

Most companies use _____ as a central part of their selection process.

During adverse weather conditions, Pierma, a publishing firm, permits its employees to work from home, provided they send their finished work on time and are accessible for quick email correspondences. In the context of employee benefits, this scenario exemplifies _____.

Identify a disadvantage that a telecommuter faces in an organization.

Which of the following is a major challenge faced by most human resources departments?

Which of the following is a difference between a job description and job specifications?

Candidates who have a degree in performing arts, theater design, fashion, or costume design are eligible to apply for the position of costume designer in Reelony, a movie production company. In the context of human resource (HR) planning, which of the following concepts does this scenario best illustrate?

In order to hire graduates and postgraduates of microbiology, Arthur, the human resource (HR) manager at Kartholfen, a pharmaceutical company, decided to arrange a career fair at Plausom University. In the context of HR planning, this scenario best illustrates _____.

The human resource (HR) department of Avamtul, a television channel, posted a job requirement on the company website. The post invites engineers with any specialization who have done broadcast engineering apprenticeships to apply for the post of broadcast engineer in the company. In the context of HR planning, which of the following concepts does this scenario best illustrate?

Which of the following statements is true of telecommuting?

In the context of employee selection, the main categories of employment testing include _____.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of telecommuting for employees?