The process of acquiring, deploying, and retaining a workforce of sufficient quantity and quality to create positive impacts on the organization's effectiveness is called ________. Show
Which of the following statements is true regarding staffing? The staffing process is composed of a series of interrelated parts including recruitment, selection, decision making and job offers. The process that involves the placement of new hires on the actual job they will hold is called ___________. The purpose of retention systems is to __________. manage the flow of employees out of the organization Staffing systems exist, and should ultimately be used, to __________. contribute to the attainment of organizational goals such as survival, profitability, and growth According to the staffing quantity model, an organization will be __________ when availabilities exceed requirements. The staffing quantity model uses _________ to determine whether a condition of being overstaffed, fully staffed, or understaffed exists. Projected staffing requirements and availabilities Which of the following are portions of person-job match? Which of the following statements is false regarding person-job match? Organizational culture is an important aspect of person-job match. The person/job match model says that there must be a match between _______. job requirements with KSAOs and job rewards with individual motivation Regarding the person/job match model, _______. Non of the above are correct In terms of the person/organization match ________. there is a concern with the "fit" of people to multiple jobs or future jobs Which of the following matching concerns arise in person-organization match? values, new job duties, multiple jobs, and future jobs The staffing system components model says that the phases of the staffing process occur in which order after the initial interaction between the applicant and the organization? recruitment, selection, employment According to the overall staffing organizations model, one support activity is ________. According to the overall staffing organizations model, an example of a core staffing activity is ______. According to the overall staffing organizations model, HR and staffing strategy are driven by _____________. The mission, goals, and objectives of the organization Which of the following is a part of the recruiting phase of the staffing process? Developing and conducting job fairs Which of these activities is most directly associated with the employment phase of the staffing process? deciding on finalists for a job Staffing system management involves _________. guiding, coordinating, controlling, and evaluating staffing activities A _____________ staffing strategy would have an organization concentrate on acquiring new employees who can "hit the ground running." The ___________ is composed of more peripheral workers who are used on an as-needed, just-in-time basis. Outsourcing is _________. moving a business process to another vendor Organizations often __________ when they choose to ride out dips in demand for goods and services or to stockpile talent. A _____________ staffing strategy is when organizations decide to go to locations where there are ample labor supplies. When jobs are highly fluid, it is probably advisable for organizations to focus more on: person-organization match Regarding employment contracts, _________. Both written and oral contracts are enforceable The most prevalent form of the employment relationship is _________. The common law principle which states that, in the absence of any contract language to the contrary, either the employer or employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time is called _________. An example of an exception to the principle of employment-at-will would be __________. employers cannot discharge employees on the basis of race Which of the following statements is true regarding independent contractors? B.Using an independent contractor increases the employer's exposure to laws and regulations governing the employment relationship. C.Using an independent contractor frees an employer from the tax withholding and tax payment obligations it has for its employees. D.Using an independent contractor substantially increases the right of the employer to control the contractor. Using an independent contractor frees an employer from the tax withholding and tax payment obligations it has for its employees. Which of the following factors increase the likelihood that a worker will be considered an independent contractor? A. The independent contractor
works without supervision or oversight from the employer B.The independent contractor sets his or her own work hours C.The independent contractor is paid by the project rather than by the time spent D.All of these. Which of the following is true regarding temporary employees? B.During job assignments, temporary workers are on the payroll of the organization using their services. C.Use of temporary workers can often raise issues of "co-employment." D.All of these are correct. Use of temporary workers can often raise issues of "co-employment" What can employers do to ensure that permatemps, that is, individuals from staffing firms who have long-term relationships with an employer, are not considered employees of their firm? Never exercise direct control over these people and treat them separate from regular employees Which of the following statements is true regarding the laws and regulations which
govern the employment relationship? B.Their purpose is to create a reasonable power advantage for employees. C.Their purpose is to create a reasonable power advantage for employers. D.Their purpose is to provide protections for employees only. Their purpose is to create a reasonable balance of power between the employer and employee. The primary source of common law is ________. Due process rights have their primary source in _________. the US Constitution Amendments A _________ is a civil wrong that occurs when the employer violates a duty owed to its employees or customers that results in harm or damages. Statutory law is derived from _________. written documents passed by legislative bodies Agencies that regulate fair employment practice exist at which level? B.state C.local D.all of these The role of federal agencies is to ___________. interpret, administer, and enforce the law Which of the following is(are) true regarding federal EEO/AA laws? B.Specific agencies exist which regulate administration and enforcement. C.They cover only women, minorities, and certain religious groups. D.None of these is true. Specific agencies exist which regulate administration and enforcement. Which of the following is not covered by the Civil Rights Act? B.sex C.disability status D.all of these are covered by the Civil Rights Act The Age Discrimination in Employment Act focuses on individuals over the age of _________. Disparate treatment focuses on _________. allegations and evidence about intentions to discriminate The initial burden of proof in discrimination claims lies ______. When using stock statistics in job selection discrimination cases, the comparison being made is __________. percentages of groups in job categories relative to their availability in the population The key to a successful rebuttal in a disparate treatment case is _________. to provide nondiscriminatory reasons for the practice(s) in question In EEOC cases, a consent decree is _________. Enforcement mechanisms used by the OFCCP _________. may involve conciliation agreements Which of the following is prohibited discrimination under civil rights law? B.discrimination in compensation C.discrimination in classification D.all of these The essence of a BFOQ is that __________. it justifies discrimination based on reasonable necessity of the job Regarding the use of tests in staffing, it can be said that _______. They are permitted by law The legal status of seniority and merit systems is that ________. The Age Discrimination In Employment Act (1967) prohibits discrimination against individuals who are ____ years or older. Employers can use which of the following techniques without violating the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. B.using seniority systems C.using terms or phrases that express a preference for older workers D. all of these Where the Americans with Disabilities Act is concerned, _______. the law only applies to disabled individuals who are otherwise qualified Where reasonable accommodations for disabled individuals are concerned, it can be said that ________. the need to accommodate often hinges on whether or not a given job function is necessary or essential Which of the following is not prohibited by the ADA? B.asking a job applicant is he/she is disabled C.asking a job applicant to undergo a medical exam after a job offer has been made D.refusing to interview a person who is disabled asking a job applicant to undergo a medical exam after a job offer has been made Executive Order 11246 covers __________. federal contractors with contracts in excess of $10,000 Noncompliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act (1986) could result in ___________. imprisonment for up to six months Which of the following is true regarding EEO laws? B.States must pursue age and disability discrimination claims under applicable state laws. C.A foreign company which is owned or controlled by an American employer and is doing business overseas generally also must comply with Title VII, the ADA, and the ADEA. D.All of these Which of the following is true regarding discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation? A.there are no laws covering sexual orientation discrimination B.federal law prohibits all discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation C.although such discrimination is not covered by federal law, it is covered by some state and local laws D.some state and local laws encourage discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation although such discrimination is not covered by federal law, it is covered by some state and local laws Which of the following is true regarding H-1B visas? B.There is a cap of 50,000 workers per year who can obtain such visas. C.H-1B visa holders may not change jobs as soon as their employer files an approval petition and they are restricted to their current geographic area. D. None of these A job description is best defined as _____. the organization's indicator of tasks required for each job Which of the following are elements of traditional job design? Which of the following is a good definition of a job family? A grouping of jobs, usually according to function Which of the following is a good definition of a job category? A grouping of jobs according to generic job title or occupation Which of the following is a good definition of a job? A grouping of positions that are similar in their tasks and task dimensions Which of the following is a good definition of a task? A grouping of elements to form an identifiable work activity that is a logical and necessary step in the performance of a job Measures of engagement reflect _________. the degree to which an employee identifies with and has enthusiasm for his or her work The best approach to job analysis for traditional or evolving jobs is _____. Job requirements job analysis Which of the following is NOT shown by an ideal task statement? how each behavior is rewarded Which of the following is a component of a job requirements matrix? Sentence analysis technique is an aid to __________. drafting precise task statements It can be accurately said of the "task dimension" component of a job description that it ___________. is a grouping of similar tasks The job context component of a job description does not __________. The KSAO portion of a job requirements matrix may be _________. converted to a job specification A body of information that can be directly applied to the performance of tasks is _______. An underlying, enduring trait of the person that is useful for performing a range of tasks is _______. An observable competence for working with or applying information to perform a particular task is _______. If tasks/dimensions are not weighted formally, then ________. all tasks/dimensions are assessed as equally important by default The reason for having the manager participate as a job analyst is to ______. verify statements are inclusive and accurate A limitation of observation as a means of gathering job information would be ______________. mental processes are difficult to measure Which
of the following is an advantage of using job task questionnaires? Use with large numbers of people Which of the following is not a good reason for using an outside consultant
for job analysis? Knowledge of organization culture is critical Skills contained in O*Net include _____________. The best approach to job analysis for flexible jobs with changing requirements is _____. competency based job analysis an underlying characteristic of an individual that contributes to job or role performance Unlike KSAOs, competencies usually describe characteristics ________. that contribute to success across multiple jobs Competency modeling is useful for which of the following applications? Competency modeling is strategically used to _________. Enhance the skill level of the workforce Which of the following is not one of the "great eight" competencies? Which of the following is not an example of an extrinsic reward? It is critical than when employees are interviewed about their reward preferences, the content of the interviews is ____________. kept confidential so employees can report honestly Which of the following HR outcomes arise from providing and using rewards? What is the "employee value proposition?" the organization's package of rewards provided to employees Which of the following best represents the order of aspects important for job satisfaction identified in surveys, from most valued to least valued? job security, benefits, opportunities to use skills and abilities, and financial stability When assessing appropriate rewards, organizations can use information from _____________. An interdependent collection of employees who share responsibility for achieving a specific goal is called a _____. Which of the following are unique properties of teams, from a staffing point of
view? KSAOs for teams involve job-spanning skills because members perform multiple roles Which of the following could harm an organization's legal defense in an EEO/AA case? Emphasis mostly on secondary tasks In defining
essential job functions for the purposes of complying with ADA regulations, which of the following does not convey the meaning "essential?" Compensation for the function is above average When using job analysis to comply with the ADA, which of the following is considered most helpful by the EEOC? Focusing on the results of a function Which of the following is an advantage of using an external recruiting agency? it is useful for companies too small to have dedicated recruiters Which of the following are advantages of centralized recruitment? duplications of effort are reduced Which of the following are components of a well-developed recruiting requisition? Which of the following is not one of the major areas written into recruiting budgets? A recruiting requisition is ________________________. a formal document that authorizes the filling of a job opening A recruitment guide is ________________________. a document that details the process to be followed to attract applicants to a job Research suggests that an ideal recruiter has ________________________. What are the two major strategies for recruiting? Which of the following is an advantage of open recruiting? Which of the following is an advantage of targeted recruiting? a small set of qualified applicants is considered Which situation most strongly calls for open recruitment? pre-entry qualifications are not important Which situation most strongly calls for targeted recruitment? specific skill sets are needed The recruitment approach in which an organization identifies those segments of the labor market where qualified candidates are likely to be is called __________. Which of the following is an appropriate use of targeted recruiting? Using non-traditional sources to enhance minority hiring Which of the
following are not components of a strong corporate recruiting website? exciting flash graphics presentations of opportunities A study of the best practices of the Web sites of 140 high-profile
organizations indicates that one of the features of a high-impact Web site is ____________. Which of the following statements about using employee referrals is true? those recruited by referrals are more qualified and committed Which of the following statements is false? none of these statements is false College placement offices are used because ___________. campus recruiting efforts are seen as more credible than websites or bulletin boards The more broadly transmitted the organization's search methods, the more likely that a ____________ will be attracted to apply. large number of individuals A high cost method of search may be worth the cost to the organization if ___________. KSAOs are in short supply Evidence suggests that, overall, ___________ are likely to attract employees who have a better understanding of the organization and its culture. A realistic job preview is _________________________. a description of a job that integrates both positive and negative information Research suggests __________ realistic job previews lead to reduce turnover most. What is the main reason for taking a realistic job preview approach to developing a job communication message? The approach aids applicants in self-selecting out of the organization. Which method of recruiting is most effective at reducing turnover? Which method of recruiting is most effective for tight
labor markets and highly valued jobs? Which method of recruiting is designed to be used when an organization is seeking a specific set of KSAOs? Which of the following statements regarding the development of recruiting
strategies is false? organizations need to be careful about over-promoting their brand because repetition of a message tends to decrease its persuasive appeal Which communication medium refers to the informal information regarding an organization's reputation, employment practices, and policies? Which of the following communication media is marked by low richness and high cost, but also with an especially broad audience of potential applicants? Applicants typically prefer recruiters who are ________________. well-informed about the job Recruiter characteristics are ________________. not as important as the actual job characteristics Recruiters should not _______________. try to avoid showing too much interest in candidates Research suggests that an ideal recruiter possesses ________________. Which of the following statements is false? increasing expenditures on recruiting increases yields Which of the following techniques is helpful in
improving diversity of applicants obtained through the recruiting process? advertisements showing women and minorities in positions of leadership Which of the following is not a good way to manage the recruiting process for optimal legal defense? keep applications on hold or on file for future consideration Which of the following is not required for someone to be considered an Internet applicant? evidence of a visit to the physical employment site Employers need to keep track of which of the following for adverse impact calculations? all expressions of interest submitted through the Internet Which of the following statements is true regarding the OFCCP's regulation of affirmative action plans? organizations may find that recruiting at secondary schools and community colleges with large minority enrollments may facilitate AAP success
OFCCP suggested actions for the recruitment process include _____________. carefully select and train all personnel included in staffing What is the legal status of video résumés? they reveal protected class characteristics that may form the basis of a lawsuit Which of the following does not have to be shown by a plaintiff in fraud and misrepresentation lawsuit related to recruiting? that the plaintiff had perfect knowledge regarding the misrepresentation Which of the following statements,
when placed in a job message, would not be likely to create problems with the EEOC? "Applicants must be enthusiastic and willing to take risks." Some of the features of hierarchical mobility paths include Which of the following statements is true about internal sources of recruitment?Answer: Internal sources of recruitment consist of employees who are already on the payroll of a firm. It also includes former employees who have returned to work for the organization.
Which of the following is an internal source of recruitment?Recruitment from internal sources includes transfer and/or promotion. Transfer involves shifting of an employee from one job to another. On the other hand, promotion leads to shifting an employee to a higher position, carrying higher responsibilities, facilities, status, and pay.
Which of the following is a limitation of the internal source of recruitment within organizations?(iv) Sense of Competition among Employees Hampered: Sense of competition is aroused when one is confronted with a better qualified employee. This recruitment system hinders the entry of better qualified employees. Therefore, the employees do not get a chance for any competition.
Which of the following is an example of external sources of recruitment?The external sources of recruitment are advertising, gate hiring, recruiting agencies, casual callers, direct recruitment, campus recruitment, employment exchanges, labour contractors, web publishing, media advertising, recommendations from present employees, advertising on television.
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