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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?

<p>Knowledge worker (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of an HR dashboard?

<p>To provide access to important HR metrics and analytics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the simulated human thinking technology?

<p>Artificial intelligence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Indigenous peoples (A)</p> 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?

<p>Psychological contract (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To provide a consistent way to identify and interpret the nature of work (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It uses a numerical code to assign monetary value to each job classification (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of job analysis?

<p>Understanding job requirements and people (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mental processes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Major review and revision (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of work flow analysis?

<p>Understanding the inputs to work flow (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Raw inputs, equipment, and human resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The difficulty in finding suitable candidates quickly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Developing future strategies to address labor shortages or surpluses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a transitional matrix display?

<p>The movement of employees between job categories over time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a transitional matrix NOT useful for?

<p>Predicting external labor market trends (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary challenges of hiring new employees externally?

<p>Finding suitable candidates quickly and managing longer-term commitments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To develop future strategies to address labor shortages or surpluses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a transitional matrix help answer?

<p>Where did people who were in each job category go? and Where did people now in each job category come from? (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a transitional matrix?

<p>It displays the movement of employees between job categories over time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They can be biased (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To prevent unconscious bias based on identifiable information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They allow strengths in one area to compensate for weaknesses in another (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Talent acquisition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Extroversion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They can still be influenced by bias in how strengths and weaknesses are assessed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To promote fair evaluation based on qualifications and experience (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Adjustment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can a transitional matrix provide insights into?

<p>Historical trends in workforce composition and internal labor supply (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary focus of a transitional matrix?

<p>Tracking internal employee movements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>In stable market conditions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What questions can a transitional matrix help answer?

<p>Where did people who were in each job category go and where did people now in each job category come from (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can a transitional matrix help organizations identify?

<p>Potential labor shortages or surpluses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To identify potential labor shortages or surpluses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The market conditions will remain stable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of a transitional matrix?

<p>It does not directly predict external labor market trends (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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