Deck 2: Decision-Making, Strategic and Human Resource Management

Question 1

One of the arguments against the Employment Equity Act is that it supports reverse discrimination

Answer 1

True

Question 2

In Ontario, it is acceptable to discriminate against someone because of their political beliefs.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

360º feedback includes the appraisal of superiors, subordinates, peers, and even customers.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Which of the following are challenges in obtaining a global workforce?

A) keeping track of expertise
B) retaining global workers
C) overcoming cultural challenges
D) work visas
E) all of the above

Question 5

A __________ is a plan for using resources consistent with __________.

A) strategy $\rightarrow$ strategic intent
B) vision $\rightarrow$ strategic intent
C) budget $\rightarrow$ transformational leadership
D) strategy $\rightarrow$ transformational leadership
E) strategy $\rightarrow$ visionary leadership

Question 6

The CEO of Cypress Semi Conductors, T.J. Rodgers, provides employees with clear and quantified work goals which help managers and employees to identify problems before they interfere with performance.

Question 7

Consideration of an employee's request for tuition reimbursement for a job-related course taken at the local community college is a good example of a non-programmed decision.

Question 8

Decision-making is a six-step process that begins with generating alternative solutions and ends with implementing the solution.