Question 1

According to the textbook, when the Delphi technique was used to identify competencies for research chef, which of the following was NOT a topic for consideration?

Accepted Answer

A)  factors that differentiate successful from unsuccessful research chefs 
B)  years of experience for successful and unsuccessful research chefs 
C)  skills and knowledge needed to be a successful research chef 
D)  tasks that differentiate a successful research chef from an ordinary chef 
A)  factors that differentiate successful from unsuccessful research chefs 
B)  years of experience for successful and unsuccessful research chefs 
C)  skills and knowledge needed to be a successful research chef 
D)  tasks that differentiate a successful research chef from an ordinary chef

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT typically considered to be an expert for HR forecasting?

Accepted Answer

A)  union staff members 
B)  line employees 
C)  university researchers 
D)  business consultants 
A)  union staff members 
B)  line employees 
C)  university researchers 
D)  business consultants

Question 3

If there are several dependent variables, then the regression is referred to as multivariate regression analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The first step in the nominal group technique is to select the experts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe what an "expert" demand forecast is, and list five different types of experts who could be involved. Identify and describe two different types of expert forecasting methods.

Accepted Answer

Expert forecasts are a qualitative proce

Question 6

Use the following information to answer questions 24-30 that follow.

-What is the value for the slope of the line?

Accepted Answer

A) 9.87 
B) 11.32 
C) 13.47 
D) 16.03 
A) 9.87 
B) 11.32 
C) 13.47 
D) 16.03

Question 7

Use the following information to answer questions 24-30 that follow.

-What is the value for the sum of X²?

Accepted Answer

A)  189 
B)  199 
C)  209 
D)  219 
A)  189 
B)  199 
C)  209 
D)  219

Question 8

Use the following information to answer questions 24-30 that follow.

-Using your equation from question 29, what is the expected demand for Ph.D. students if you have $200,000 available in HR costs? Round to nearest whole number.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  11 
C)  12 
D)  13 
A)  10 
B)  11 
C)  12 
D)  13

Question 9

What technique should be used if you want all the participants to have equal participation in the sessions and to minimize dominance, personal attacks, and defensive behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delphi technique 
B)  critical incident technique 
C)  repatriation technique 
D)  nominal group technique 
A)  Delphi technique 
B)  critical incident technique 
C)  repatriation technique 
D)  nominal group technique

Question 10

Use the following information to answer questions 24-30 that follow.

-What is the value for the sum of XY?

Accepted Answer

A)  3794 
B)  4903 
C)  5245 
D)  6182 
A)  3794 
B)  4903 
C)  5245 
D)  6182

Question 11

Perceived status differences may influence how experts express their views when forecasting in face-to-face groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Regression analysis is a very effective quantitative forecasting technique for all time horizons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the simple regression prediction model, X represents the independent variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of the nominal group technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  supports brainstorming 
B)  lower costs and time 
C)  equal participation 
D)  reliable and valid 
A)  supports brainstorming 
B)  lower costs and time 
C)  equal participation 
D)  reliable and valid

Question 15

What is the most common operational index used by organizations in a trend analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  sales level 
B)  units produced 
C)  clients served 
D)  production hours 
A)  sales level 
B)  units produced 
C)  clients served 
D)  production hours

Question 16

Scenario forecasting is based on the premise that because the future course of events is not known with certainty, it is necessary to develop several plausible sets of outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In an impact analysis, current trends are analyzed by a panel of experts to predict future HR demand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What stage in the nominal group technique would typically ask a question like, "What will ABC Corporation's demand for production workers be in the year 2015?"

Accepted Answer

A)  select the experts 
B)  meet face to face 
C)  define the question 
D)  discuss demand estimates 
A)  select the experts 
B)  meet face to face 
C)  define the question 
D)  discuss demand estimates

Question 19

In a trend analysis, it is necessary to extrapolate data related to historical changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Unlike trend analysis, impact analysis relies on subjective, but expert, judgements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to the textbook, when the Delphi technique was used to identify competencies for research chef, which of the following was NOT a topic for consideration?

Which of the following is NOT typically considered to be an expert for HR forecasting?

If there are several dependent variables, then the regression is referred to as multivariate regression analysis.

The first step in the nominal group technique is to select the experts.

Describe what an "expert" demand forecast is, and list five different types of experts who could be involved. Identify and describe two different types of expert forecasting methods.

Use the following information to answer questions 24-30 that follow. -What is the value for the slope of the line?

Use the following information to answer questions 24-30 that follow. -What is the value for the sum of X²?

Use the following information to answer questions 24-30 that follow. -Using your equation from question 29, what is the expected demand for Ph.D. students if you have $200,000 available in HR costs? Round to nearest whole number.

What technique should be used if you want all the participants to have equal participation in the sessions and to minimize dominance, personal attacks, and defensive behaviour?

Use the following information to answer questions 24-30 that follow. -What is the value for the sum of XY?

Perceived status differences may influence how experts express their views when forecasting in face-to-face groups.

Regression analysis is a very effective quantitative forecasting technique for all time horizons.

In the simple regression prediction model, X represents the independent variable.

Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of the nominal group technique?

What is the most common operational index used by organizations in a trend analysis?

Scenario forecasting is based on the premise that because the future course of events is not known with certainty, it is necessary to develop several plausible sets of outcomes.

In an impact analysis, current trends are analyzed by a panel of experts to predict future HR demand.

What stage in the nominal group technique would typically ask a question like, "What will ABC Corporation's demand for production workers be in the year 2015?"

In a trend analysis, it is necessary to extrapolate data related to historical changes.

Unlike trend analysis, impact analysis relies on subjective, but expert, judgements.

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Exam 6: Determining HR Demand

According to the textbook, when the Delphi technique was used to identify competencies for research chef, which of the following was NOT a topic for consideration?

Which of the following is NOT typically considered to be an expert for HR forecasting?

If there are several dependent variables, then the regression is referred to as multivariate regression analysis.

The first step in the nominal group technique is to select the experts.

Describe what an "expert" demand forecast is, and list five different types of experts who could be involved. Identify and describe two different types of expert forecasting methods.

Use the following information to answer questions 24-30 that follow. -What is the value for the slope of the line?

Use the following information to answer questions 24-30 that follow. -What is the value for the sum of X²?

Use the following information to answer questions 24-30 that follow. -Using your equation from question 29, what is the expected demand for Ph.D. students if you have $200,000 available in HR costs? Round to nearest whole number.

What technique should be used if you want all the participants to have equal participation in the sessions and to minimize dominance, personal attacks, and defensive behaviour?

Use the following information to answer questions 24-30 that follow. -What is the value for the sum of XY?

Perceived status differences may influence how experts express their views when forecasting in face-to-face groups.

Regression analysis is a very effective quantitative forecasting technique for all time horizons.

In the simple regression prediction model, X represents the independent variable.

Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of the nominal group technique?

What is the most common operational index used by organizations in a trend analysis?

Scenario forecasting is based on the premise that because the future course of events is not known with certainty, it is necessary to develop several plausible sets of outcomes.

In an impact analysis, current trends are analyzed by a panel of experts to predict future HR demand.

What stage in the nominal group technique would typically ask a question like, "What will ABC Corporation's demand for production workers be in the year 2015?"

In a trend analysis, it is necessary to extrapolate data related to historical changes.

Unlike trend analysis, impact analysis relies on subjective, but expert, judgements.

Strategic Management

Aligning HR With Strategy

Environmental Influences on HRM

Job Analysis

The HR Forecasting Process

Ascertaining HR Supply

Succession Management

Information Technology

Downsizing and Restructuring

Strategic International HRM

Mergers and Acquisitions

Outsourcing

Evaluation of HR

Filters