1. In the case of succession planning, job assignments for high-potential employees are based on:
the willingness of departments to accommodate these employees.
the availability of special assignments such as serving on committees and task forces.
the personal preferences of these employees.
the successful career paths of the managers whom these employees are preparing to replace.
the immediate needs of an organization.
2. Hollander McKenzie, an employee of Baha Enterprises, is having trouble in his current job. His manager's constant feedback is that he does not maintain consistency in his work. In a meeting with Hollander's manager, the HR team decides to shift him to a department that would not require as much as his current position requires. In this scenario, which of the following approaches to employee development is Hollander experiencing?
Sabbatical
Job enlargement
Promotion
Downward move
Transfer
3. An organization may demote an employee to a lower-level position: to increase the employee’s visibility.
so that the employee can get more authority.
to give him more responsibility.
to provide greater challenges to him or her.
so that the employee can learn different skills.
4. ITI Inc., a software company, is currently looking for employees to fill vacant positions. It is looking for prospective candidates who are enthusiastic about work and willing to share their knowledge with their colleagues on various topics related to their field. The HR department is responsible for finding the right type of candidate to fit the roles in the organization. In this scenario, the HR department at ITI Inc. is engaged in ________.
training
job search
recruitment and selection
job design
performance management