Question 1

The typical organizational response to a labor shortage has been either hiring temporary employees or outsourcing,responses that are fast and high in revocability.

Accepted Answer

Hiring temporary employees or outsourcing are common responses to labor shortages because they are quick and easy to implement, and can be easily modified or terminated as the situation changes.

Question 2

A leading indicator is an objective measure that accurately predicts future labor demand.

Accepted Answer

A leading indicator provides insight into future labor demand trends and is used by businesses to plan their staffing needs accordingly. Examples of leading indicators include job postings, new business filings, and consumer sentiment surveys.

Question 3

The second step in human resource planning is goal setting and strategic planning.

Accepted Answer

Goal setting and strategic planning are important components of human resource planning and come after the first step of analyzing current HR capacity.

Question 4

Image advertising is often effective because job applicants develop ideas about the general reputation of the firm and then this spills over to influence their expectations about the nature of specific jobs at the organization.

Accepted Answer

Image advertising aims to create a positive perception of the organization as a whole, and this perception can influence job applicants' expectations about the specific jobs available at the organization.

Question 5

The purpose of setting specific quantitative goals is to focus attention on the problem and provide a benchmark for determining the relative success of any programs aimed at redressing a pending labor shortage or surplus.

Accepted Answer

Setting specific quantitative goals helps to focus attention on the problem and provides a benchmark for determining the effectiveness of any programs to tackle the issue of labor shortage or surplus.

Question 6

MediPlus is planning a large technology project.The company currently has a technology staff of two people who provide desktop support.The company has decided to contract with IT4U to get the job done.This is an example of outsourcing.

Accepted Answer

Outsourcing refers to contracting with an external company or individual to perform a business process or service that could otherwise be done in-house. In this scenario, MediPlus is contracting with IT4U to complete the technology project, indicating outsourcing.

Question 7

The last step in the human resource planning process is forecasting.

Accepted Answer

The last step in the human resource planning process is typically monitoring and evaluation, not forecasting. Forecasting is an earlier step where future HR needs are estimated.

Question 8

A comparison of the proportion of workers in protected subgroups with the proportion that each subgroup represents in the relevant labor market is called a workforce utilization review.

Accepted Answer

This is an accurate definition of workforce utilization review.

Question 9

Employers prefer hiring and training new employees rather than having to pay existing workers extra for overtime production.

Accepted Answer

Employers may prefer paying existing workers overtime for increased production due to the high costs and time associated with hiring and training new employees, as well as the potential for lower productivity during the training period.

Question 10

Referrals are people who apply for a vacancy without prompting from the organization.

Accepted Answer

Referrals are people who are recommended or referred by current employees of the organization. They are not unsolicited applicants.

Question 11

Characteristics of a job vacancy are less important than recruiters or recruiting sources when it comes to predicting job choice.

Accepted Answer

While recruiters and recruiting sources may play a role in attracting job candidates, the characteristics of the job vacancy (such as job responsibilities, salary, and location) are generally considered more important factors in predicting job choice.

Question 12

Hiring employees from external sources is a fast option to avoid an unexpected labor shortage; plus.its revocability is high.

Accepted Answer

Hiring employees from external sources can be time-consuming due to processes like advertising, interviewing, and training. Additionally, once hired, revoking employment can be complex due to legal and ethical considerations.

Question 13

Typically,"call center" staffing is the only type of work that is being offshored.

Accepted Answer

While call center staffing is a common type of work that is being offshored, other types of work such as software development, data entry, and administrative tasks are also frequently offshored.

Question 14

Statistical planning models are useful when there is a long,stable history that can be used to reliably detect relationships among variables.

Accepted Answer

Statistical planning models rely on historical data to establish relationships among variables and make predictions. A long, stable history provides more reliable data for building such models.

Question 15

A reason that downsizing efforts often fail is that employees who survive the purges often become narrow-minded,self-absorbed,and risk averse.

Accepted Answer

When employees see their colleagues losing their jobs and the company going through a difficult time, they may become fearful and focused only on protecting their own jobs. This can lead to narrow-minded thinking, self-absorption, and risk aversion. This can ultimately harm the company and its ability to innovate and grow.

Question 16

Research indicates that job applicants find companies with due process policies less attractive than companies with employment-at-will practices.

Accepted Answer

There is no conclusive evidence to support this claim. In fact, many studies have shown that job applicants prefer companies with clear and fair policies in place, including due process procedures.

Question 17

Promote from-within policies make it clear to applicants that there are opportunities for advancement within the company.

Accepted Answer

Promote from-within policies are designed to encourage and facilitate upward mobility for current employees, which makes it clear that the company values and rewards internal advancement.

Question 18

An advantage of employing temporary workers is that it frees a firm from many of the administrative tasks and financial burdens associated with being the "employer of record."

Accepted Answer

Temporary workers are typically employed by a staffing agency or third-party employer, which is responsible for tasks such as payroll, taxes, and benefits. This frees the hiring firm from these administrative and financial burdens, making the process more convenient and cost-effective.

Question 19

Jonah is a baby boomer and his boss is expecting that he will retire at age 65.This is an appropriate expectation.

Accepted Answer

The traditional retirement age has been 65, but baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) are often working beyond this age due to various factors such as financial needs, desire to stay active, or changes in pension and social security benefits. There's no universally "appropriate" retirement age applicable to everyone.

Question 20

One of the reasons that organizations engage in downsizing is that many firms change the location of where they do business for economic reasons.

Accepted Answer

Organizations may engage in downsizing as a result of relocating their business to take advantage of lower costs, improved infrastructure, or access to new markets. This may involve closing down operations at one location and laying off employees.

Quiz 5: Human Resource Planning and Recruitment