Question 1

Discuss the most commonly used statistical methods of demand forecasting.

Accepted Answer

The most commonly used statistical methods of demand forecasting are: (1) Trend analysis - the future demand for human resources is projected on the basis of past business trends regarding a business factor; (2) Ratio analysis - the process of determining future HR demand by computing an exact ratio between the specific business factor and the number of employees needed. (3) Regression analysis - similar to both trend and ratio analysis; forecasts are based on the relationship between a business factor and workforce size.

Question 2

The procedure organizations utilize to tie human resource issues to the organization's business needs is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  HR planning. 
B)  HR analysis. 
C)  HR SWOT. 
D)  HR metrics. 
A)  HR planning. 
B)  HR analysis. 
C)  HR SWOT. 
D)  HR metrics. A

Question 3

In managing today's diverse and empowered workforce, managers must develop their ____ to be effective teachers, motivators, and communicators.

Accepted Answer

A)  technical skills 
B)  people skills 
C)  financial skills 
D)  computer skills 
A)  technical skills 
B)  people skills 
C)  financial skills 
D)  computer skills B

Question 4

All the following are true about HRIS EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the HRIS can retrieve a range of highly detailed information about applicants and their employment needs. 
B)  an HRIS can reduce paperwork, but increases administrative costs.. 
C)  the HRIS enables a company to calculate employer-paid and employee-contribution values. 
D)  the administrative function of the HRM department becomes more decentralized. 
A)  the HRIS can retrieve a range of highly detailed information about applicants and their employment needs. 
B)  an HRIS can reduce paperwork, but increases administrative costs.. 
C)  the HRIS enables a company to calculate employer-paid and employee-contribution values. 
D)  the administrative function of the HRM department becomes more decentralized.

Question 5

Describe the role of line managers in the HR planning process.

Accepted Answer

A line manager is responsible for ensuri

Question 6

HR planning is the thread that ties together all other human resource activities and integrates these with the rest of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which process provides an organization with the information it needs to plan for its recruitment, selection, and training and development practices?

Accepted Answer

A)  HR evaluation 
B)  HR planning 
C)  Environmental analysis 
D)  Organizational analysis 
A)  HR evaluation 
B)  HR planning 
C)  Environmental analysis 
D)  Organizational analysis

Question 8

The ____ process helps organizations determine where they are going.

Accepted Answer

A)  job analysis 
B)  job shadow 
C)  strategic planning 
D)  job evaluation 
A)  job analysis 
B)  job shadow 
C)  strategic planning 
D)  job evaluation

Question 9

Which method of demand forecasting works on the assumption that changes in workforce requirement will be proportionate to changes in the business factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Judgmental 
B)  Group brainstorming 
C)  Statistical 
D)  Sales force estimates 
A)  Judgmental 
B)  Group brainstorming 
C)  Statistical 
D)  Sales force estimates

Question 10

Which of the following approaches would a firm use to predict workforce requirements for the current year based on the sales expectation for that year and the sales and workforce size of the previous three years?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regression analysis 
B)  Trend analysis 
C)  Ratio analysis 
D)  Brainstorming analysis 
A)  Regression analysis 
B)  Trend analysis 
C)  Ratio analysis 
D)  Brainstorming analysis

Question 11

An organization's ability to accurately anticipate an increase in its future demand for employees will be enhanced if it is more reactive in nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Discuss the role of the HR professional in strategic planning.

Accepted Answer

HR professionals must devise plans for i

Question 13

Describe how an organization can calm workers' feelings of insecurity about their jobs in the current climate of mergers, acquisitions, and layoffs.

Accepted Answer

Fears could be eased by implementing HR

Question 14

____ networks link a firm's intranet to a variety of outside organizations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Extranet 
B)  HR net 
C)  Intranet 
D)  Metronet 
A)  Extranet 
B)  HR net 
C)  Intranet 
D)  Metronet

Question 15

Which of the following is not an alternative to dealing with an undersupply of workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hiring of additional workers 
B)  Job reassignments 
C)  Improving the productivity of the existing workers 
D)  Eliminating the use of overtime 
A)  Hiring of additional workers 
B)  Job reassignments 
C)  Improving the productivity of the existing workers 
D)  Eliminating the use of overtime

Question 16

Which of the following is usually listed in the job file of a human resource information system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Performance ratings 
B)  Salary history 
C)  Date of hire 
D)  Number of people needed in each job 
A)  Performance ratings 
B)  Salary history 
C)  Date of hire 
D)  Number of people needed in each job

Question 17

Which method of demand forecasting generates a forecast through face-to-face discussions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sales force estimates 
B)  Group brainstorming 
C)  Regression analysis 
D)  Trend analysis 
A)  Sales force estimates 
B)  Group brainstorming 
C)  Regression analysis 
D)  Trend analysis

Question 18

The purpose of HR planning is to identify practices that will help organizations meet their HRM needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

____ involves predicting the number and types of people the organization will need at some time in the future.

Accepted Answer

A)  Supply forecasting 
B)  Demand forecasting 
C)  Business factor forecasting 
D)  Needs forecasting 
A)  Supply forecasting 
B)  Demand forecasting 
C)  Business factor forecasting 
D)  Needs forecasting

Question 20

Which of the following can be used to make calculations of overtime pay and employee pension benefits at different retirement ages easier?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human resource management system 
B)  Human resource evaluation system 
C)  Human resource information system 
D)  Human resource planning system 
A)  Human resource management system 
B)  Human resource evaluation system 
C)  Human resource information system 
D)  Human resource planning system

Discuss the most commonly used statistical methods of demand forecasting.

The procedure organizations utilize to tie human resource issues to the organization's business needs is called:

In managing today's diverse and empowered workforce, managers must develop their ____ to be effective teachers, motivators, and communicators.

All the following are true about HRIS EXCEPT:

Describe the role of line managers in the HR planning process.

HR planning is the thread that ties together all other human resource activities and integrates these with the rest of the organization.

Which process provides an organization with the information it needs to plan for its recruitment, selection, and training and development practices?

The ____ process helps organizations determine where they are going.

Which method of demand forecasting works on the assumption that changes in workforce requirement will be proportionate to changes in the business factor?

Which of the following approaches would a firm use to predict workforce requirements for the current year based on the sales expectation for that year and the sales and workforce size of the previous three years?

An organization's ability to accurately anticipate an increase in its future demand for employees will be enhanced if it is more reactive in nature.

Discuss the role of the HR professional in strategic planning.

Describe how an organization can calm workers' feelings of insecurity about their jobs in the current climate of mergers, acquisitions, and layoffs.

____ networks link a firm's intranet to a variety of outside organizations.

Which of the following is not an alternative to dealing with an undersupply of workers?

Which of the following is usually listed in the job file of a human resource information system?

Which method of demand forecasting generates a forecast through face-to-face discussions?

The purpose of HR planning is to identify practices that will help organizations meet their HRM needs.

____ involves predicting the number and types of people the organization will need at some time in the future.

Which of the following can be used to make calculations of overtime pay and employee pension benefits at different retirement ages easier?

Human Resource Management and Competitive Advantage

Understanding the Legal and Environmental Context of Hrm

Analyzing Jobs

Recruiting Applicants

Selecting Applicants

Training and Developing Employees

Appraising Employee Job Performance

Determining Pay and Benefits

Implementing Productivity Improvement Programs

Complying With Workplace Justice Laws

Understanding Unions and Their Impact on Hrm

Meeting Employee Safety and Health Needs

Establishing Hrm Practices in Foreign Countries

Working in the Hrm Field

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Exam 3: Planning for Human Resources

Discuss the most commonly used statistical methods of demand forecasting.

The procedure organizations utilize to tie human resource issues to the organization's business needs is called:

In managing today's diverse and empowered workforce, managers must develop their ____ to be effective teachers, motivators, and communicators.

All the following are true about HRIS EXCEPT:

Describe the role of line managers in the HR planning process.

HR planning is the thread that ties together all other human resource activities and integrates these with the rest of the organization.

Which process provides an organization with the information it needs to plan for its recruitment, selection, and training and development practices?

The ____ process helps organizations determine where they are going.

Which method of demand forecasting works on the assumption that changes in workforce requirement will be proportionate to changes in the business factor?

Which of the following approaches would a firm use to predict workforce requirements for the current year based on the sales expectation for that year and the sales and workforce size of the previous three years?

An organization's ability to accurately anticipate an increase in its future demand for employees will be enhanced if it is more reactive in nature.

Discuss the role of the HR professional in strategic planning.

Describe how an organization can calm workers' feelings of insecurity about their jobs in the current climate of mergers, acquisitions, and layoffs.

____ networks link a firm's intranet to a variety of outside organizations.

Which of the following is not an alternative to dealing with an undersupply of workers?

Which of the following is usually listed in the job file of a human resource information system?

Which method of demand forecasting generates a forecast through face-to-face discussions?

The purpose of HR planning is to identify practices that will help organizations meet their HRM needs.

____ involves predicting the number and types of people the organization will need at some time in the future.

Which of the following can be used to make calculations of overtime pay and employee pension benefits at different retirement ages easier?

Human Resource Management and Competitive Advantage

Understanding the Legal and Environmental Context of Hrm

Analyzing Jobs

Recruiting Applicants

Selecting Applicants

Training and Developing Employees

Appraising Employee Job Performance

Determining Pay and Benefits

Implementing Productivity Improvement Programs

Complying With Workplace Justice Laws

Understanding Unions and Their Impact on Hrm

Meeting Employee Safety and Health Needs

Establishing Hrm Practices in Foreign Countries

Working in the Hrm Field

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