Business and Technology Quiz

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What is the primary function of artificial intelligence technology?

To prevent the harassment and exploitation of youth

To support diversity and equity in the workplace

To learn from data over time and identify trends and patterns (correct)

To build meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples

What is the main goal of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action?

To build sustainable relationships with Indigenous peoples

To support diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace (correct)

To prevent the harassment and exploitation of youth

To promote remote and hybrid work options

What is the term for a digital platform that provides access to important HR metrics and analytics?

Psychological contract

Cloud computing

Application of robotics

HR dashboard (correct)

What type of worker is someone who provides highly specialized expertise in a specific field?

Knowledge worker Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of an HR dashboard?

To provide access to important HR metrics and analytics Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the simulated human thinking technology?

Artificial intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action?

Indigenous peoples Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an agreement that is not written but is still understood by employers and employees?

Psychological contract Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary purpose of the National Occupational Classification (NOC)?

To provide a consistent way to identify and interpret the nature of work Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the National Occupational Classification (NOC)?

It uses a numerical code to assign monetary value to each job classification Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of job analysis?

Understanding job requirements and people Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ) describes the mental processes involved in a job?

Mental processes Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of reviewing and revising the National Occupational Classification (NOC)?

Major review and revision Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of work flow analysis?

Understanding the inputs to work flow Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a category of inputs to work flow analysis?

Raw inputs, equipment, and human resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the latest version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC)?

NOC 2021 Version 1.0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary limitation of hiring new employees externally to address labor shortages?

The difficulty in finding suitable candidates quickly Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using a transitional matrix in human resource planning?

Developing future strategies to address labor shortages or surpluses Signup and view all the answers

What does a transitional matrix display?

The movement of employees between job categories over time Signup and view all the answers

What is a transitional matrix NOT useful for?

Predicting external labor market trends Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary challenges of hiring new employees externally?

Finding suitable candidates quickly and managing longer-term commitments Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a transitional matrix in human resource planning?

To develop future strategies to address labor shortages or surpluses Signup and view all the answers

What does a transitional matrix help answer?

Where did people who were in each job category go? and Where did people now in each job category come from? Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a transitional matrix?

It displays the movement of employees between job categories over time Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of reference checks in the selection process?

They can be biased Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of blind screening in the selection process?

To prevent unconscious bias based on identifiable information Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of compensatory models in decision-making?

They allow strengths in one area to compensate for weaknesses in another Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of recruitment and selection together?

Talent acquisition Signup and view all the answers

Which dimension of the 'Big Five' measures a person's outgoing behavior?

Extroversion Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of compensatory models in addressing unconscious bias?

They can still be influenced by bias in how strengths and weaknesses are assessed Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of using blind screening in the selection process?

To promote fair evaluation based on qualifications and experience Signup and view all the answers

What dimension of the 'Big Five' measures emotional stability?

Adjustment Signup and view all the answers

What can a transitional matrix provide insights into?

Historical trends in workforce composition and internal labor supply Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary focus of a transitional matrix?

Tracking internal employee movements Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions can a transitional matrix help organizations plan for future workforce needs?

In stable market conditions Signup and view all the answers

What questions can a transitional matrix help answer?

Where did people who were in each job category go and where did people now in each job category come from Signup and view all the answers

What can a transitional matrix help organizations identify?

Potential labor shortages or surpluses Signup and view all the answers

Why might a transitional matrix be useful for a company that just received a large contract?

To identify potential labor shortages or surpluses Signup and view all the answers

What is a key assumption for a transitional matrix to be useful in planning for future workforce needs?

The market conditions will remain stable Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of a transitional matrix?

It does not directly predict external labor market trends Signup and view all the answers