Question 1

Describe the characteristics that should be considered when developing HR metrics and analytics.

Accepted Answer

The following characteristics should be

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  It requires private or commercial organizations that employ 20 or more full-time workers who have worked more than a year with the organization to give a 30-day notice before implementing a layoff or facility closing that involves more than 10 people. 
B)  It requires private and commercial organizations that employ 50 or more full-time employees who have worked more than three months in the previous year to give a 45-day notice before implementing a layoff or facility closing that involves more than 30 people. 
C)  It requires private or commercial organizations that employ 100 or more full-time workers who have worked more than six months in the previous year to give a 60-day notice before implementing a layoff or facility closing that involves more than 50 people. 
D)  It requires private or commercial organizations that employ more than 50 or more full-time workers who have worked more than a year with the organization to give a 30-day notice before implementing a layoff or facility closing that involves more than 20 people. 
A)  It requires private or commercial organizations that employ 20 or more full-time workers who have worked more than a year with the organization to give a 30-day notice before implementing a layoff or facility closing that involves more than 10 people. 
B)  It requires private and commercial organizations that employ 50 or more full-time employees who have worked more than three months in the previous year to give a 45-day notice before implementing a layoff or facility closing that involves more than 30 people. 
C)  It requires private or commercial organizations that employ 100 or more full-time workers who have worked more than six months in the previous year to give a 60-day notice before implementing a layoff or facility closing that involves more than 50 people. 
D)  It requires private or commercial organizations that employ more than 50 or more full-time workers who have worked more than a year with the organization to give a 30-day notice before implementing a layoff or facility closing that involves more than 20 people.

Question 3

The focus of HR planning is to ensure that the organization has the right number of Human Resources, with the right capabilities, at the right times, and in the right places.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The formula for calculating human capital value added = Revenue - (Operating Expense - (Compensation + Benefit Costs)) / Full-Time Head Count

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

After the acquisition of Fish Fleet, a chain of small seafood restaurants,which of the followingHR activitiesshould Celia, the HR manager for the acquiring company,perform during integration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assessing risks 
B)  Retaining key talent 
C)  Identifying possible conflicts 
D)  Conducting due diligence 
A)  Assessing risks 
B)  Retaining key talent 
C)  Identifying possible conflicts 
D)  Conducting due diligence

Question 6

During mergers and acquisitions, the workforce must be optimized _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  post integration 
B)  pre integration 
C)  before making the deal 
D)  during integration 
A)  post integration 
B)  pre integration 
C)  before making the deal 
D)  during integration

Question 7

The policy of assigning host-country nationals to key staff positions in offshore organizations is known as the ethnocentric policy of global staffing strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Internal Supply for next year = _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Current staffing level + Projected outflows this year + Projected inflows this year 
B)  Current staffing level - Projected outflows this year - Projected inflows this year 
C)  Current staffing level + Projected outflows this year - Projected inflows this year 
D)  Current staffing level - Projected outflows this year + Projected inflows this year 
A)  Current staffing level + Projected outflows this year + Projected inflows this year 
B)  Current staffing level - Projected outflows this year - Projected inflows this year 
C)  Current staffing level + Projected outflows this year - Projected inflows this year 
D)  Current staffing level - Projected outflows this year + Projected inflows this year

Question 9

Revenue per employee is a basic measure of human capital effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Define Human Resource planning.

Accepted Answer

Human Resource planning is the

Question 11

When business improved, Tasha Lind determined that the company had a talent shortage. Which of the followingmethods should she usefor managingthe talent shortage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reducing employee work hours 
B)  Encouraging attrition 
C)  Implementing voluntary separation programs 
D)  Outsourcing to a third party 
A)  Reducing employee work hours 
B)  Encouraging attrition 
C)  Implementing voluntary separation programs 
D)  Outsourcing to a third party

Question 12

Assigning an international cadre of skilled managers to global subsidiaries regardless of their nationality is known as the polycentric policy of global staffing strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is best classified as a geocentric policy of strategic approaches to international staffing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Managers from headquarters staff key positions. 
B)  Host-country nationals staff key positions. 
C)  An international cadre of skilled managers are assigned to global subsidiaries regardless of nationality. 
D)  Key positions are filled by individuals in the region of the subsidiary. 
A)  Managers from headquarters staff key positions. 
B)  Host-country nationals staff key positions. 
C)  An international cadre of skilled managers are assigned to global subsidiaries regardless of nationality. 
D)  Key positions are filled by individuals in the region of the subsidiary.

Question 14

Discuss current and future jobs audit and the key questions that are addressed during internal jobs assessment.

Accepted Answer

The starting point for evaluating intern

Question 15

The balanced scorecard is a framework organizations use to report on a diverse set of performance measures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Discuss forecasting methods and periods.

Accepted Answer

Forecasting methods may be either judgme

Question 17

After violating the WARN Act, Lucas was told that his company would face which of thefollowingconsequences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delisting from the stock exchange 
B)  Revocation of trade licenses 
C)  Imposition of trade embargo 
D)  Incurring heavy fines 
A)  Delisting from the stock exchange 
B)  Revocation of trade licenses 
C)  Imposition of trade embargo 
D)  Incurring heavy fines

Question 18

_____ is a mathematical HR forecasting method that involves making a comparison of past relationships among various factors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Statistical regression analysis 
B)  Productivity ratio 
C)  Staffing ratio 
D)  Delphi technique 
A)  Statistical regression analysis 
B)  Productivity ratio 
C)  Staffing ratio 
D)  Delphi technique

Question 19

Human economic value added = Net profit before taxes + Cost of capital / Full-time head count

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In the balanced scorecard framework, employee capabilities are classified under _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  financial measures 
B)  internal business processes 
C)  customer relations 
D)  learning and growth activities 
A)  financial measures 
B)  internal business processes 
C)  customer relations 
D)  learning and growth activities

Describe the characteristics that should be considered when developing HR metrics and analytics.

Which of the following is true of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act?

The focus of HR planning is to ensure that the organization has the right number of Human Resources, with the right capabilities, at the right times, and in the right places.

The formula for calculating human capital value added = Revenue - (Operating Expense - (Compensation + Benefit Costs)) / Full-Time Head Count

After the acquisition of Fish Fleet, a chain of small seafood restaurants,which of the followingHR activitiesshould Celia, the HR manager for the acquiring company,perform during integration?

During mergers and acquisitions, the workforce must be optimized _____.

The policy of assigning host-country nationals to key staff positions in offshore organizations is known as the ethnocentric policy of global staffing strategies.

Internal Supply for next year = _____.

Revenue per employee is a basic measure of human capital effectiveness.

Define Human Resource planning.

When business improved, Tasha Lind determined that the company had a talent shortage. Which of the followingmethods should she usefor managingthe talent shortage?

Assigning an international cadre of skilled managers to global subsidiaries regardless of their nationality is known as the polycentric policy of global staffing strategies.

Which of the following is best classified as a geocentric policy of strategic approaches to international staffing?

Discuss current and future jobs audit and the key questions that are addressed during internal jobs assessment.

The balanced scorecard is a framework organizations use to report on a diverse set of performance measures.

Discuss forecasting methods and periods.

After violating the WARN Act, Lucas was told that his company would face which of thefollowingconsequences?

_____ is a mathematical HR forecasting method that involves making a comparison of past relationships among various factors.

Human economic value added = Net profit before taxes + Cost of capital / Full-time head count

In the balanced scorecard framework, employee capabilities are classified under _____.

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Equal Employment Opportunity

Workforce, Jobs, and Job Analysis

Individual/Organization Relations and Retention

Recruiting and Labor Markets

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Talent, Careers, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Variable Pay and Executive Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Union/Management Relations

Filters

Exam 2: Human Resources Strategy and Planning

Describe the characteristics that should be considered when developing HR metrics and analytics.

Which of the following is true of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act?

The focus of HR planning is to ensure that the organization has the right number of Human Resources, with the right capabilities, at the right times, and in the right places.

The formula for calculating human capital value added = Revenue - (Operating Expense - (Compensation + Benefit Costs)) / Full-Time Head Count

After the acquisition of Fish Fleet, a chain of small seafood restaurants,which of the followingHR activitiesshould Celia, the HR manager for the acquiring company,perform during integration?

During mergers and acquisitions, the workforce must be optimized _____.

The policy of assigning host-country nationals to key staff positions in offshore organizations is known as the ethnocentric policy of global staffing strategies.

Internal Supply for next year = _____.

Revenue per employee is a basic measure of human capital effectiveness.

Define Human Resource planning.

When business improved, Tasha Lind determined that the company had a talent shortage. Which of the followingmethods should she usefor managingthe talent shortage?

Assigning an international cadre of skilled managers to global subsidiaries regardless of their nationality is known as the polycentric policy of global staffing strategies.

Which of the following is best classified as a geocentric policy of strategic approaches to international staffing?

Discuss current and future jobs audit and the key questions that are addressed during internal jobs assessment.

The balanced scorecard is a framework organizations use to report on a diverse set of performance measures.

Discuss forecasting methods and periods.

After violating the WARN Act, Lucas was told that his company would face which of thefollowingconsequences?

_____ is a mathematical HR forecasting method that involves making a comparison of past relationships among various factors.

Human economic value added = Net profit before taxes + Cost of capital / Full-time head count

In the balanced scorecard framework, employee capabilities are classified under _____.

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Equal Employment Opportunity

Workforce, Jobs, and Job Analysis

Individual/Organization Relations and Retention

Recruiting and Labor Markets

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Talent, Careers, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Variable Pay and Executive Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Union/Management Relations

Filters