Question 1

When rationalizing decisions about downsizing,many managers will rely on economic,accounting,and revenue-based rationales.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Some researchers have found evidence that the longer a person is unemployed,the higher the person's risk for suicide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Refer to Scenario: ConocoPhillips.ConocoPhillips is working with senior HR planners to develop a long-term downsizing strategy that changes not only the organization's culture and attitudes but also employees' values.The company's goals are to reduce costs and enhance quality.What type of downsizing strategy is it adopting?

Accepted Answer

A) culture change 
B) workforce reduction 
C) work redesign 
D) systematic change 
A) culture change 
B) workforce reduction 
C) work redesign 
D) systematic change

Question 4

Define "downsizing," and identify and describe three types of downsizing strategies.

Accepted Answer

Downsizing involves activities undertake

Question 5

What is one HR program associated with embeddedness,given that downsizing is unavoidable?

Accepted Answer

A) flextime 
B) off-site child care 
C) defined-contribution plans 
D) severance pay 
A) flextime 
B) off-site child care 
C) defined-contribution plans 
D) severance pay

Question 6

Refer to Scenario: ConocoPhillips.What are five consequences of ConocoPhillips downsizing?What are five of the more insidious consequences of organizational restructuring and downsizing?

Accepted Answer

∙ Reduced job satisfaction, organization

Question 7

Outsourcing refers to the reabsorbing of excess or inappropriately placed workers into a restructured organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the relationship between downsizing and workplace safety for employees?

Accepted Answer

A) Downsizing results in greater safety for employees because there are fewer employees to monitor. 
B) Downsizing results in lower levels of job satisfaction,which results in lower safety motivation. 
C) Downsizing results in more job insecurity,which produces more turnover and sick days. 
D) Downsizing results in higher safety compliance,which produces higher productivity. 
A) Downsizing results in greater safety for employees because there are fewer employees to monitor. 
B) Downsizing results in lower levels of job satisfaction,which results in lower safety motivation. 
C) Downsizing results in more job insecurity,which produces more turnover and sick days. 
D) Downsizing results in higher safety compliance,which produces higher productivity.

Question 9

What type of strategy requires an organization to focus on work process and to assess whether specific functions,products,and/or services should be eliminated?

Accepted Answer

A) downsizing 
B) workforce reduction 
C) work redesign 
D) systematic change 
A) downsizing 
B) workforce reduction 
C) work redesign 
D) systematic change

Question 10

Which of the following is a short-term strategy aimed at cutting the number of employees through programs such as voluntary severance packages and layoffs or terminations?

Accepted Answer

A) workforce reduction 
B) downsizing 
C) systematic change 
D) work redesign 
A) workforce reduction 
B) downsizing 
C) systematic change 
D) work redesign

Question 11

How do you define job insecurity?

Accepted Answer

A) expectations about continuity and life employment 
B) overall concern about the future existence of a job 
C) inability to predict future employment 
D) understanding of negative implications of job analysis 
A) expectations about continuity and life employment 
B) overall concern about the future existence of a job 
C) inability to predict future employment 
D) understanding of negative implications of job analysis

Question 12

According to your textbook,what is the least commonly used restructuring and organizational change tactic?

Accepted Answer

A) across-the-board cuts 
B) eliminating tasks 
C) contracting out 
D) use of part-time employees 
A) across-the-board cuts 
B) eliminating tasks 
C) contracting out 
D) use of part-time employees

Question 13

Refer to Scenario: ConocoPhillips.What is the main reason that ConocoPhillips is downsizing?

Accepted Answer

A) restructuring of exploration work 
B) declining company profits 
C) low company share prices 
D) lower spending forecasts and less deep water exploration work 
A) restructuring of exploration work 
B) declining company profits 
C) low company share prices 
D) lower spending forecasts and less deep water exploration work

Question 14

The research evidence suggests that downsizing creates job insecurity,which is strongly associated with low levels of safety motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Downsizing is associated with a higher quit rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are three types of downsizing strategies?

Accepted Answer

A) systematic change,service reduction,restructuring 
B) systematic change,work design,employee layoffs 
C) work redesign,workforce reduction,systematic change 
D) work redesign,bottom-line cost cutting,workforce reduction 
A) systematic change,service reduction,restructuring 
B) systematic change,work design,employee layoffs 
C) work redesign,workforce reduction,systematic change 
D) work redesign,bottom-line cost cutting,workforce reduction

Question 17

Which of the following is a medium-term cost adjustment that an organization could consider to reduce costs?

Accepted Answer

A) exit incentives 
B) hiring freeze 
C) mandatory vacation 
D) reduced overtime 
A) exit incentives 
B) hiring freeze 
C) mandatory vacation 
D) reduced overtime

Question 18

A psychological contract is a written commitment between employers and their employees that guarantees job security and rewards for loyal behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Discuss and provide an example of two organizational HR practices that can help previously employed workers adjust to job loss and secure new employment.

Accepted Answer

A number of organizational practices hav

Question 20

Refer to Scenario: ConocoPhillips.ConocoPhillips is providing job referral services and job search assistance for workers who have been terminated.What is this organizational initiative called?

Accepted Answer

A) ethics 
B) succession 
C) outplacement 
D) reintegration 
A) ethics 
B) succession 
C) outplacement 
D) reintegration

When rationalizing decisions about downsizing,many managers will rely on economic,accounting,and revenue-based rationales.

Some researchers have found evidence that the longer a person is unemployed,the higher the person's risk for suicide.

Define "downsizing," and identify and describe three types of downsizing strategies.

What is one HR program associated with embeddedness,given that downsizing is unavoidable?

Refer to Scenario: ConocoPhillips.What are five consequences of ConocoPhillips downsizing?What are five of the more insidious consequences of organizational restructuring and downsizing?

Outsourcing refers to the reabsorbing of excess or inappropriately placed workers into a restructured organization.

What is the relationship between downsizing and workplace safety for employees?

What type of strategy requires an organization to focus on work process and to assess whether specific functions,products,and/or services should be eliminated?

Which of the following is a short-term strategy aimed at cutting the number of employees through programs such as voluntary severance packages and layoffs or terminations?

How do you define job insecurity?

According to your textbook,what is the least commonly used restructuring and organizational change tactic?

Refer to Scenario: ConocoPhillips.What is the main reason that ConocoPhillips is downsizing?

The research evidence suggests that downsizing creates job insecurity,which is strongly associated with low levels of safety motivation.

Downsizing is associated with a higher quit rate.

What are three types of downsizing strategies?

Which of the following is a medium-term cost adjustment that an organization could consider to reduce costs?

A psychological contract is a written commitment between employers and their employees that guarantees job security and rewards for loyal behaviour.

Discuss and provide an example of two organizational HR practices that can help previously employed workers adjust to job loss and secure new employment.

Refer to Scenario: ConocoPhillips.ConocoPhillips is providing job referral services and job search assistance for workers who have been terminated.What is this organizational initiative called?

Strategic Management

Aligning HR With Strategy

Environmental Influences on HRM

The HR Forecasting Process

Determining HR Demand

Ascertaining HR Supply

Succession Management

Information Technology for HR Planning

Change Management

Strategic International HRM

Mergers and Acquisitions

Outsourcing

HR Assessment and Analytics

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Exam 10: Downsizing and Restructuring

When rationalizing decisions about downsizing,many managers will rely on economic,accounting,and revenue-based rationales.

Some researchers have found evidence that the longer a person is unemployed,the higher the person's risk for suicide.

Define "downsizing," and identify and describe three types of downsizing strategies.

What is one HR program associated with embeddedness,given that downsizing is unavoidable?

Refer to Scenario: ConocoPhillips.What are five consequences of ConocoPhillips downsizing?What are five of the more insidious consequences of organizational restructuring and downsizing?

Outsourcing refers to the reabsorbing of excess or inappropriately placed workers into a restructured organization.

What is the relationship between downsizing and workplace safety for employees?

What type of strategy requires an organization to focus on work process and to assess whether specific functions,products,and/or services should be eliminated?

Which of the following is a short-term strategy aimed at cutting the number of employees through programs such as voluntary severance packages and layoffs or terminations?

How do you define job insecurity?

According to your textbook,what is the least commonly used restructuring and organizational change tactic?

Refer to Scenario: ConocoPhillips.What is the main reason that ConocoPhillips is downsizing?

The research evidence suggests that downsizing creates job insecurity,which is strongly associated with low levels of safety motivation.

Downsizing is associated with a higher quit rate.

What are three types of downsizing strategies?

Which of the following is a medium-term cost adjustment that an organization could consider to reduce costs?

A psychological contract is a written commitment between employers and their employees that guarantees job security and rewards for loyal behaviour.

Discuss and provide an example of two organizational HR practices that can help previously employed workers adjust to job loss and secure new employment.

Refer to Scenario: ConocoPhillips.ConocoPhillips is providing job referral services and job search assistance for workers who have been terminated.What is this organizational initiative called?

Strategic Management

Aligning HR With Strategy

Environmental Influences on HRM

The HR Forecasting Process

Determining HR Demand

Ascertaining HR Supply

Succession Management

Information Technology for HR Planning

Change Management

Strategic International HRM

Mergers and Acquisitions

Outsourcing

HR Assessment and Analytics

Filters