Question 1

A _____________ staffing strategy would have an organization concentrate on acquiring individuals who can come in and "make things happen."

Accepted Answer

A) lead system 
B) lag system 
C) internal hiring 
D) external hiring 
A) lead system 
B) lag system 
C) internal hiring 
D) external hiring A

Question 2

Matching concerns that involve the larger organization include organizational values,new job duties,multiple jobs,and future jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

According to the overall staffing organizations model,one support activity is _______.

Accepted Answer

A) external staffing 
B) job analysis 
C) internal staffing 
D) labour relations 
A) external staffing 
B) job analysis 
C) internal staffing 
D) labour relations B

Question 4

According to the staffing quantity model,an organization will be __________ when availabilities exceed requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) fully staffed 
B) understaffed 
C) overstaffed 
D) none of the above 
A) fully staffed 
B) understaffed 
C) overstaffed 
D) none of the above

Question 5

Internal staffing systems work in fundamentally different ways than external staffing systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The culmination of the staffing process is actually hiring someone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Employee shortages often result in disruptive adjustments such as job reassignments or overtime for current employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Why is it important for the organization to view all components of staffing (recruitment,selection,employment)from the perspective of the job applicant?

Accepted Answer

Organizations obviously would like to be

Question 9

With staffing as a lead system,strategic objectives and plans are developed first,and then staffing systems are developed to deliver the numbers and types of employees needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true regarding staffing?

Accepted Answer

A) The organization is the only active player in the staffing process. 
B) The staffing process is composed of a series of interrelated parts including planning,recruitment,selection,decision making,job offers and retention systems. 
C) The staffing process should only be viewed from the perspective of the individual (line)manager. 
D) None of the above. 
A) The organization is the only active player in the staffing process. 
B) The staffing process is composed of a series of interrelated parts including planning,recruitment,selection,decision making,job offers and retention systems. 
C) The staffing process should only be viewed from the perspective of the individual (line)manager. 
D) None of the above.

Question 11

The selection stage of the staffing process emphasizes the assessment and evaluation of job applicants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A pure development strategy would involve hiring just about anyone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the staffing organizations model,____.

Accepted Answer

A) staffing system management is needed to provide direction and control for the staffing system components and external influences 
B) there is a clear line of demarcation between recruitment,selection and employment activities 
C) external influences are present for HR outcomes,but not staffing activities 
D) the three staffing activities occur for external,but not internal applicants 
A) staffing system management is needed to provide direction and control for the staffing system components and external influences 
B) there is a clear line of demarcation between recruitment,selection and employment activities 
C) external influences are present for HR outcomes,but not staffing activities 
D) the three staffing activities occur for external,but not internal applicants

Question 14

Staffing has a significant impact on the attainment of organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Overstaffing may occur when there are dips in demand for the organization's products or services that the firm decides to "ride out".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The process that involves the placement of new hires on the actual job they will hold is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) acquisition 
B) deployment 
C) retention 
D) none of the above 
A) acquisition 
B) deployment 
C) retention 
D) none of the above

Question 17

According to the overall staffing organizations model,HR and staffing strategy are driven by __________.

Accepted Answer

A) the mission,goals and objectives of the organization 
B) support activities 
C) legal compliance activities 
D) all of the above are correct 
A) the mission,goals and objectives of the organization 
B) support activities 
C) legal compliance activities 
D) all of the above are correct

Question 18

The initial stage in staffing is recruitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements is (are)true regarding the concept of person-job match?

Accepted Answer

A) Jobs are characterized by their requirements and embedded rewards. 
B) Individuals are characterized by their level of qualification. 
C) There are implied consequences for every person-job match. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Jobs are characterized by their requirements and embedded rewards. 
B) Individuals are characterized by their level of qualification. 
C) There are implied consequences for every person-job match. 
D) All of the above.

Question 20

Hiring,promotion,and transfer decisions are included in the process of forming the employment relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A _____________ staffing strategy would have an organization concentrate on acquiring individuals who can come in and "make things happen."

Matching concerns that involve the larger organization include organizational values,new job duties,multiple jobs,and future jobs.

According to the overall staffing organizations model,one support activity is _______.

According to the staffing quantity model,an organization will be __________ when availabilities exceed requirements.

Internal staffing systems work in fundamentally different ways than external staffing systems.

The culmination of the staffing process is actually hiring someone.

Employee shortages often result in disruptive adjustments such as job reassignments or overtime for current employees.

Why is it important for the organization to view all components of staffing (recruitment,selection,employment)from the perspective of the job applicant?

With staffing as a lead system,strategic objectives and plans are developed first,and then staffing systems are developed to deliver the numbers and types of employees needed.

Which of the following statements is true regarding staffing?

The selection stage of the staffing process emphasizes the assessment and evaluation of job applicants.

A pure development strategy would involve hiring just about anyone.

In the staffing organizations model,____.

Staffing has a significant impact on the attainment of organizational goals.

Overstaffing may occur when there are dips in demand for the organization's products or services that the firm decides to "ride out".

The process that involves the placement of new hires on the actual job they will hold is called ________.

According to the overall staffing organizations model,HR and staffing strategy are driven by __________.

The initial stage in staffing is recruitment.

Which of the following statements is (are)true regarding the concept of person-job match?

Hiring,promotion,and transfer decisions are included in the process of forming the employment relationship.

Legal Compliance

Planning

Job Analysis and Rewards

External Recruitment

Internal Recruitment

Measurement

External Selection I

External Selection II

Internal Selection

Decision Making

Final Match

Filters

Exam 1: Staffing Models and Strategy

A _____________ staffing strategy would have an organization concentrate on acquiring individuals who can come in and "make things happen."

Matching concerns that involve the larger organization include organizational values,new job duties,multiple jobs,and future jobs.

According to the overall staffing organizations model,one support activity is _______.

According to the staffing quantity model,an organization will be __________ when availabilities exceed requirements.

Internal staffing systems work in fundamentally different ways than external staffing systems.

The culmination of the staffing process is actually hiring someone.

Employee shortages often result in disruptive adjustments such as job reassignments or overtime for current employees.

Why is it important for the organization to view all components of staffing (recruitment,selection,employment)from the perspective of the job applicant?

With staffing as a lead system,strategic objectives and plans are developed first,and then staffing systems are developed to deliver the numbers and types of employees needed.

Which of the following statements is true regarding staffing?

The selection stage of the staffing process emphasizes the assessment and evaluation of job applicants.

A pure development strategy would involve hiring just about anyone.

In the staffing organizations model,____.

Staffing has a significant impact on the attainment of organizational goals.

Overstaffing may occur when there are dips in demand for the organization's products or services that the firm decides to "ride out".

The process that involves the placement of new hires on the actual job they will hold is called ________.

According to the overall staffing organizations model,HR and staffing strategy are driven by __________.

The initial stage in staffing is recruitment.

Which of the following statements is (are)true regarding the concept of person-job match?

Hiring,promotion,and transfer decisions are included in the process of forming the employment relationship.

Legal Compliance

Planning

Job Analysis and Rewards

External Recruitment

Internal Recruitment

Measurement

External Selection I

External Selection II

Internal Selection

Decision Making

Final Match

Filters