13.) Several alternatives to downsizing are available to
organizations faced with the challenge of cutting costs. Which of
the following is a short-term cost adjustment alternative?
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c.
extending reductions in salary
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14.) A succession management approach not only depends on
internal candidates but also tracks external candidates. Which of
the following is an advantage of external candidates?
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a.
External recruitment and selection costs are lower.
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b.
There is less internal disruption waiting to see who the new
leader is with external candidates.
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c.
External candidates bring new knowledge and skills to the
organization.
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d.
Organizations have more and better information about external
candidates.
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21.) Research in HR has indicated that the best predictor of
future performance is current performance.
23.) Organizations go through various stages as they decide to
use technology to help manage the workforce. What would be the
first stage?
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a.
The organization supplements employee data by drawing from other
sources.
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b.
The organizations uses data to predict employee behaviour such
as turnover.
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c.
The organization codifies employee data such as name, job, and
compensation.
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d.
The organization updates employee data such as career
profiles.
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27.) What HR planning strategy focuses on the provision of a
program of counselling and job search assistance for workers who
have been terminated?
30.)
Self-service is a technology platform that offers a web-based
access point to all information sources, tools, and systems needed
to consume HR services effectively.