Question 1

What does an organization do once it has completed its environmental scan?

Accepted Answer

A) It alters the perceptions of stakeholders to match the scan. 
B) It modifies the goals and objectives of the organization. 
C) It analyzes the external environment further for more details. 
D) It determines the impact on the organization.

Question 2

Refer to Scenario: Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.The Vice President of HR at Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.is focused on ensuring that Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.is staffed with the most effective human resources to achieve the organization's strategic goals.Which term best characterizes the Vice President of HR's role?

Accepted Answer

A) operational 
B) strategic 
C) staffing 
D) administrative

Question 3

Reading American HR publications can provide early warning signals for Canadian HR professionals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Given its more than 50 percent of market share over 50 years ago,why did General Motors ("GM")fail?

Accepted Answer

A) GM did not cut fixed operating costs deeply enough. 
B) GM did not understand how external factors interact. 
C) GM did not look for clues to explain its efficiencies. 
D) GM did not forecast the number of cars sold in China.

Question 5

Refer to Scenario: Swimco.The goal of environmental scanning is to identify trends in the external environment that might affect the formulation and implementation of both organization and HR strategies.(1)Define environmental scanning.(2)How might Swimco identify changes to its external environment (e.g. ,what are the steps Swimco could undertake to analyze its external environment)? (3)How might Swimco monitor these trends (e.g. ,what sources of information might it use)? (4)List six elements that Swimco needs to consider in scanning its external environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Refer to Scenario: Swimco.The goal of environmental...

Question 6

Canadian HR trends lag three to five years behind U.S.trends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In what way are HRM responsibilities affected by the economic climate?

Accepted Answer

A) They are concerned about balancing complicated issues related to diversity management. 
B) They must know the various legislation and workplace quality and safety standards. 
C) They must ensure privacy,ethics,and culture management policies. 
D) They are concerned about the effect of unemployment and interest rates on HR planning.

Question 8

Which of the following HR publications is published in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A) HR Magazine 
B) People Management 
C) HR Focus 
D) Workplace Today

Question 9

An HR analysis of the external environment consists of four steps.Which of the following is the first step?

Accepted Answer

A) scanning for changes and trends 
B) monitoring for key indicators 
C) analyzing core competencies 
D) internal competency analysis

Question 10

List five major challenges involved in environmental scanning for the effects of globalization on the labour market in Canada.Refer to an organization you are familiar with either from your own experience,or one you have read about in the news or in your textbook.Describe one challenge,providing an example.Consider the potential impact of globalization on the organization and its strategy and how HRM should be adapted as a result.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List five major challenges involved in environmental...

Question 11

Refer to Scenario: Swimco.Swimco studies the websites of other swim apparel companies for information about their strategic plans.What forecasting approach is the company using to obtain information about its competitors?

Accepted Answer

A) scenario-based analysis 
B) strategic indicators 
C) competitive intelligence 
D) competitive indicators

Question 12

If the HR manager has noticed growth in flows of trade and financial capital across borders,what major environmental factor is the HR manager concerned with?

Accepted Answer

A) economics 
B) labour force 
C) globalization 
D) demographics

Question 13

Which of the following would NOT help governments improve the climate for job creation?

Accepted Answer

A) increasing public debt 
B) creating balanced labour legislation 
C) increasing job-training opportunities 
D) providing tax incentives

Question 14

Professional associations – These are organizations that professionals join to keep current with what is going on in their fields of study. Examples of these include the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA), the Canadian Society for Training and Development (CSTD), and The Canadian Payroll Association.
3. Conferences and seminars – Conferences, seminars, and workshops are an excellent way to stay current within the field. These have an educational component and usually include information on leading-edge trends and changes in the field.
4. Professional consultants – Experts in particular fields specialize in certain areas, such as human resource information systems or organizational development. Organizations that want the most up-to-date information on a particular area will hire external consultants to assist them.
Identify three challenges in environmental scanning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Professional associations – These are organizations that...

Question 15

Refer to Scenario: Swimco.Swimco analyzes its external environment to exploit the opportunities and cope with threats.What would the first step in their environmental analysis consist of?

Accepted Answer

A) monitoring for key indicators 
B) forecasting to project the impact on organizations 
C) scanning for changes and trends 
D) internal competency analysis

Question 16

Refer to Scenario: Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.monitors demographic and labour market trends as well as technological and IT changes.Which of the following is it most likely performing?

Accepted Answer

A) a competitive environment scan 
B) an environment scan 
C) a strategic plan 
D) a labour market scan

Question 17

Economic climate may influence different industries and businesses in a different way and to a different extent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Competitive intelligence can be referred to as business intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the purpose of stakeholder groups?

Accepted Answer

A) to generate shareholder wealth and to ensure their investments are paid dividends 
B) to manage diverse groups of individuals who shape the perceptions of the organization 
C) to follow the actions of the organization and to lobby to have their interests satisfied 
D) to influence HR strategy and practices by withholding their votes at the annual meeting

Question 20

Refer to Scenario: Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.systematically monitors key indicators that may affect its organization.Which of the following is a most important key indicator that Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.monitors?

Accepted Answer

A) safety technical advances 
B) competitive intelligence 
C) Canadian Standards Association (CS
A)  
D) safety policies and procedures

Exam 3: Environmental Influences on HRM

What does an organization do once it has completed its environmental scan?

Reading American HR publications can provide early warning signals for Canadian HR professionals.

Given its more than 50 percent of market share over 50 years ago,why did General Motors ("GM") fail?

Canadian HR trends lag three to five years behind U.S.trends.

In what way are HRM responsibilities affected by the economic climate?

Which of the following HR publications is published in Canada?

An HR analysis of the external environment consists of four steps.Which of the following is the first step?

Refer to Scenario: Swimco.Swimco studies the websites of other swim apparel companies for information about their strategic plans.What forecasting approach is the company using to obtain information about its competitors?

If the HR manager has noticed growth in flows of trade and financial capital across borders,what major environmental factor is the HR manager concerned with?

Which of the following would NOT help governments improve the climate for job creation?

Refer to Scenario: Swimco.Swimco analyzes its external environment to exploit the opportunities and cope with threats.What would the first step in their environmental analysis consist of?

Refer to Scenario: Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.monitors demographic and labour market trends as well as technological and IT changes.Which of the following is it most likely performing?

Economic climate may influence different industries and businesses in a different way and to a different extent.

Competitive intelligence can be referred to as business intelligence.

What is the purpose of stakeholder groups?

Refer to Scenario: Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.systematically monitors key indicators that may affect its organization.Which of the following is a most important key indicator that Green Septic and Water Systems Inc.monitors?