All a part of the same question:
a) Which is NOT true about HR strategies and HR policies
a. HR strategy needs to be linked to the business strategy
b. HR Policies should be communicated effectively to all employees
c. Once in place, HR policies need to be rigid and rarely change with shifts in demographics, societal issues or laws
d. All are true
b) Which is not true about the 'fit' between Business and HR strategy?
a. If HR is not contributing to the success of the organization, its very existence would be in question
b. HR needs to make a cohesive organization capable meeting its objectives
c. Organizations may change their definition of 'fit' between business and HR strategies based on the current direction of the organization
d. All are true
c) The simplest method for assessing future requirements
a. statisical
b. management estimates
c. work study
d. forecasting
d) Government changes in employment laws often trigger corporate wide HR policy changes
a. True
b. False
e) The salary, vacation and travel requirements specified in an offer letter are part of the conditions for employment
a. True
b. False
f) Effective management is certain about their decisions and does not take into account risks
a. True
b. False
g) Which is not a reason to fill a job internally
a. Internal candidates are familiar with the culture of an organization
b. Costs for recruiting can be significantly reduced
c. Filling the job with the most senior employee always gets the best results
d. Stimulates motivation and career development
h) Theory which seeks to explain how the internal resources of the firm can provide the company with a competitive advantage
a. Empirical
b. RBV
c. Paauwe
d. None of the above
i) A job ad must be
a. Informative and accurate, gather the most potential candidates, give a favorable impression of the company and not violate employment laws
b. Informative and accurate, gather names for this specific job and other jobs that may come along, leave out company info and not violate employment laws
c. Accurate and specific enough to weed out most job candidates, be careful with emploment laws and leave out any details of the company beyond the name
d. None of the above
j) In a job description, it requires the ability to lift 50 pounds, work outside in adverse weather conditions and stand for long periods. This type of information would be covered under the ____________ area of a job anailysis
a. Basic data
b. Physical and social environment
c. Conditions of employment
d. Advancement opportunities