Exam 2: Business and Staffing Strategies

When labor markets are tight and good recruits are hard to find,organizations must pursue talent-oriented staffing.

Organic growth takes place when an organization ________.

Axis Auto tries to keep its operational spending as low as possible so that it can pass its savings on to customers in the form of lower prices.This is known as a ________ strategy.

A company is successful at recruiting engineers by handing out flyers during community events near a university which is highly rated for its engineering program.The company's competitor effectively reaches the same audience by hanging banners at a similar event.This is an example of ________.

When viewing applicants and employees as investors,the goal is to ________.

Compstar Limited establishes a mutually beneficial relationship in which employees are recognized as investing their resources,such as time or energy,in exchange for pay and benefits and an opportunity to develop their skills.This is an example of ________.

Most companies can replicate a competitor's capabilities by imitating the competitor's staffing practices.

Valuing the ideas and contributions of people with diverse ideas and perspectives is a possible component of a company's talent philosophy.

Taking the time to explain the hiring process and making every effort to follow up with candidates and minimize delays is an example of ________.

Which of the following,if true,would require a company to respectfully and honestly explain the hiring process to all applicants?

How should firms identify key jobs on which to focus additional attention and resources during the staffing effort?

Ed Waters is a former CEO who was responsible for the dramatic turnaround of a food company.When Ed retired,Phil,the CEO of a travel agency,invited him to be a business consultant for the travel company,hoping that Ed's unusual strategies could work the same magic twice.Phil created a new designation and position in the company especially for Ed.This is an example of ________.

Hiring people who are efficient,trainable,and willing to follow standardized procedures would support a(n)________ competitive advantage.

A company that lets each of its business units staff in whatever way they choose and house their own staffing function,is an example of ________.

Organizations relying on excellent organization performance would have what type of talent philosophy?

An organization evaluating its staffing practices in as a result of a hiring discrimination lawsuit,is an example of proactive staffing.

Proactive staffing is done in response to situations or issues.

Hiring people who are learning-oriented,and who have good networking skills would support a ________ competitive advantage.

Idiosyncratic jobs are ________.

Viewing employees as an asset to be managed generally leads to a low-cost approach to staffing.