Question 1

A HR analysis of the external environment consists of four stages.Which of the following is one of the stages?

Accepted Answer

A) establishing a mission statement 
B) monitoring for key indicators 
C) analyzing core competencies 
D) external competence analysis 
A) establishing a mission statement 
B) monitoring for key indicators 
C) analyzing core competencies 
D) external competence analysis

Question 2

Environmental scanning is the frequent monitoring of trends affecting the organization in the external environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The labour market influences an organization's ability to implement strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Consider a major event that took place this past decade.Describe how this event would have affected human resource planning at the time it occurred as well as its influence on future human resource planning.

Accepted Answer

Some possible events
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Question 5

Canadian newspapers and magazines provide a good source of information for HR professionals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Organizations can use a formal approach to obtain information about your competitors.What is this approach called?

Accepted Answer

A) competitive intelligence 
B) environmental scanning 
C) environmental intelligence 
D) competitive scanning 
A) competitive intelligence 
B) environmental scanning 
C) environmental intelligence 
D) competitive scanning

Question 7

Which of the following is a source of information that human resource professionals may rely on when developing strategies and determining their likely impact on the organization?

Accepted Answer

A) publications 
B) professional designations 
C) Delphi analysis 
D) nominal group technique 
A) publications 
B) professional designations 
C) Delphi analysis 
D) nominal group technique

Question 8

What trend is occurring in the labour market with baby boomers?

Accepted Answer

A) Baby boomers may be eligible for retirement but will delay it. 
B) Baby boomers will be the only generation to have organizational pensions. 
C) Baby boomers will live longer than younger generations. 
D) Baby boomers require greater accommodations in the workplace. 
A) Baby boomers may be eligible for retirement but will delay it. 
B) Baby boomers will be the only generation to have organizational pensions. 
C) Baby boomers will live longer than younger generations. 
D) Baby boomers require greater accommodations in the workplace.

Question 9

Which demographic change is of concern to organizations and human resource professionals?

Accepted Answer

A) compensation and benefits 
B) information systems 
C) health and safety policies 
D) older workers 
A) compensation and benefits 
B) information systems 
C) health and safety policies 
D) older workers

Question 10

Refer to Scenario: Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.What issues does globalization raise for Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.'s human resource planning?

Accepted Answer

A) balancing complicated issues related to language and communication 
B) differences in country legislations and business practices 
C) concerns about privacy,ethics,and culture 
D) employee concerns about compensation and outsourcing 
A) balancing complicated issues related to language and communication 
B) differences in country legislations and business practices 
C) concerns about privacy,ethics,and culture 
D) employee concerns about compensation and outsourcing

Question 11

In order to increase diversity with visible minorities,organizations can use inclusion programs such as customizing their communication styles and benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When HR managers group together and try to change legislation,they are taking a reactive stance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Refer to Scenario: Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.regularly monitors major external environmental forces influencing its organization.What is this process called?

Accepted Answer

A) demand forecasting 
B) influence analysis 
C) exception reporting 
D) environmental scanning 
A) demand forecasting 
B) influence analysis 
C) exception reporting 
D) environmental scanning

Question 14

Refer to Scenario: Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.What would be one of Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.'s most significant current business challenges?

Accepted Answer

A) diverse languages and cultures 
B) human resource planning 
C) the global economy 
D) the environment 
A) diverse languages and cultures 
B) human resource planning 
C) the global economy 
D) the environment

Question 15

The baby boomers are the most important demographic factor that should be monitored by HR professionals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Refer to Scenario: Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.What important environmental concerns and/or opportunities would influence Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.'s strategic planning?

Accepted Answer

A) environmental concerns of customers 
B) globalization and localization 
C) competitive intelligence 
D) employees' attitudes toward environmental health 
A) environmental concerns of customers 
B) globalization and localization 
C) competitive intelligence 
D) employees' attitudes toward environmental health

Question 17

A HR analysis of the external environment consists of four phases.Which of the following is one phase?

Accepted Answer

A) establishing a value statement 
B) analyzing dynamic capabilities. 
C) internal competency analysis 
D) forecasting to project the impact on the organization 
A) establishing a value statement 
B) analyzing dynamic capabilities. 
C) internal competency analysis 
D) forecasting to project the impact on the organization

Question 18

Refer to Scenario: Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.What external organizational factors are influencing Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.'s human resource planning?

Accepted Answer

A) compensation policies 
B) human resource information systems 
C) global economy 
D) environmental practices and procedures 
A) compensation policies 
B) human resource information systems 
C) global economy 
D) environmental practices and procedures

Question 19

A complex but important method of gathering information about an organization's competitors is to study a competitor's websites for information about their strategies and plans

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A drop in demand for contingent,temporary,and contract employees can predict an economic slowdown.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A HR analysis of the external environment consists of four stages.Which of the following is one of the stages?

Environmental scanning is the frequent monitoring of trends affecting the organization in the external environment.

The labour market influences an organization's ability to implement strategy.

Consider a major event that took place this past decade.Describe how this event would have affected human resource planning at the time it occurred as well as its influence on future human resource planning.

Canadian newspapers and magazines provide a good source of information for HR professionals.

Organizations can use a formal approach to obtain information about your competitors.What is this approach called?

Which of the following is a source of information that human resource professionals may rely on when developing strategies and determining their likely impact on the organization?

What trend is occurring in the labour market with baby boomers?

Which demographic change is of concern to organizations and human resource professionals?

Refer to Scenario: Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.What issues does globalization raise for Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.'s human resource planning?

In order to increase diversity with visible minorities,organizations can use inclusion programs such as customizing their communication styles and benefits.

When HR managers group together and try to change legislation,they are taking a reactive stance.

Refer to Scenario: Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.regularly monitors major external environmental forces influencing its organization.What is this process called?

Refer to Scenario: Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.What would be one of Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.'s most significant current business challenges?

The baby boomers are the most important demographic factor that should be monitored by HR professionals.

Refer to Scenario: Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.What important environmental concerns and/or opportunities would influence Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.'s strategic planning?

A HR analysis of the external environment consists of four phases.Which of the following is one phase?

Refer to Scenario: Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.What external organizational factors are influencing Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.'s human resource planning?

A complex but important method of gathering information about an organization's competitors is to study a competitor's websites for information about their strategies and plans

A drop in demand for contingent,temporary,and contract employees can predict an economic slowdown.

Strategic Management

Aligning HR With Strategy

The HR Forecasting Process

Determining HR Demand

Ascertaining HR Supply

Succession Management

Information Technology for HR Planning

Change Management

Downsizing and Restructuring

Strategic International HRM

Mergers and Acquisitions

Outsourcing

HR Assessment and Analytics

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Exam 3: Environmental Influences on HRM

A HR analysis of the external environment consists of four stages.Which of the following is one of the stages?

Environmental scanning is the frequent monitoring of trends affecting the organization in the external environment.

The labour market influences an organization's ability to implement strategy.

Consider a major event that took place this past decade.Describe how this event would have affected human resource planning at the time it occurred as well as its influence on future human resource planning.

Canadian newspapers and magazines provide a good source of information for HR professionals.

Organizations can use a formal approach to obtain information about your competitors.What is this approach called?

Which of the following is a source of information that human resource professionals may rely on when developing strategies and determining their likely impact on the organization?

What trend is occurring in the labour market with baby boomers?

Which demographic change is of concern to organizations and human resource professionals?

Refer to Scenario: Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.What issues does globalization raise for Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.'s human resource planning?

In order to increase diversity with visible minorities,organizations can use inclusion programs such as customizing their communication styles and benefits.

When HR managers group together and try to change legislation,they are taking a reactive stance.

Refer to Scenario: Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.regularly monitors major external environmental forces influencing its organization.What is this process called?

Refer to Scenario: Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.What would be one of Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.'s most significant current business challenges?

The baby boomers are the most important demographic factor that should be monitored by HR professionals.

Refer to Scenario: Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.What important environmental concerns and/or opportunities would influence Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.'s strategic planning?

A HR analysis of the external environment consists of four phases.Which of the following is one phase?

Refer to Scenario: Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.What external organizational factors are influencing Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.'s human resource planning?

A complex but important method of gathering information about an organization's competitors is to study a competitor's websites for information about their strategies and plans

A drop in demand for contingent,temporary,and contract employees can predict an economic slowdown.

Strategic Management

Aligning HR With Strategy

The HR Forecasting Process

Determining HR Demand

Ascertaining HR Supply

Succession Management

Information Technology for HR Planning

Change Management

Downsizing and Restructuring

Strategic International HRM

Mergers and Acquisitions

Outsourcing

HR Assessment and Analytics

Filters