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Which training method is particularly suitable for learning physical skills?

  • On-the-job training (correct)
  • Role-playing
  • Lectures
  • Web-based activities

What is one primary goal of performance appraisals?

  • To provide feedback for improvement (correct)
  • To increase employee turnover
  • To produce more output
  • To enhance workplace morale

What aspect do objective appraisal methods measure?

  • Interpersonal relationships
  • Employee satisfaction
  • Actual output (correct)
  • Professional development

What is the main focus of vestibule training?

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Why must performance evaluations be fair and nondiscriminatory?

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What is the primary focus of human resource management?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of human resource management?

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Which factor contributes to the strategic significance of HRM?

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What is a common reason why workers organize into labor unions?

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Which component is essential in a compensation and benefits system?

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What legal issue is considered in human resource management?

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What is a contingent workforce?

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What is a critical benefit of effective human resource management (HRM)?

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What does human capital represent in an organization?

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What is the primary purpose of job analysis?

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What information does a skills inventory provide?

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Which of the following best describes a replacement chart?

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What does forecasting HR demand and supply involve?

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Why is selecting appropriate selection methods important?

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What role does talent management play in HRM?

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What is the outcome of effectively conducting job analysis?

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What is one method used to address workforce overstaffing?

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What is the primary goal of the employee selection process?

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What does external recruiting involve?

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What is a realistic job preview?

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Which of the following can help manage a predicted shortfall in labor supply?

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What is the initial step organizations should take before recruiting new employees?

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What is a key consideration for organizations in recruitment?

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During economic downturns, how did some firms respond instead of cutting jobs?

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What is internal recruiting?

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Why is it important for companies to achieve a good person-job fit?

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What is the primary purpose of an application form?

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Which type of interview involves predefined questions that all candidates must answer?

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What type of tests are considered to be the best predictors of job success?

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Which of the following is considered a companywide incentive program?

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How are wages typically determined by companies?

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What does a pay-for-knowledge plan reward?

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What is the key objective of an incentive program?

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Which of these is a characteristic of unstructured interviews?

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Which type of compensation is paid based on time worked?

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What is the main focus of a compensation and benefits system?

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Flashcards

Human Resource Management (HRM)

The set of organizational activities focused on attracting, developing, and retaining a skilled workforce.

Human Resources

The people who make up a company's workforce.

Job Analysis

The process of analyzing jobs to understand their tasks, responsibilities, and required qualifications.

Job Description

A document outlining the duties, responsibilities, working conditions, and tools needed for a job.

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Job Specification

A document listing the skills, abilities, and qualifications required to perform a job effectively.

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HR Forecasting

Predicting the number and types of employees needed in the future, considering both internal and external factors.

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Replacement Chart

A chart showing the current occupants of key management positions, their potential successors, and their readiness for promotion.

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Skills Inventory

A database containing information on each employee's qualifications, skills, and career aspirations.

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HR Planning

The process of planning for the future workforce, including recruitment, training, and development.

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Human Capital

The value contributed by an organization's employees, including their skills, knowledge, and experience.

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Talent Management

The strategic approach to managing an organization's talent, focusing on attracting, developing, and retaining employees.

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Forecasting Labor Supply

The process of identifying and forecasting the future supply of labor, considering both internal and external sources.

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Matching HR Supply and Demand

The task of aligning the predicted demand for labor with the available supply, addressing potential shortfalls or surpluses.

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Addressing Shortfalls

Strategies for addressing a shortage of employees, including hiring new staff, training existing employees, or investing in technology.

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Handling Overstaffing

Methods for managing an excess of employees, such as transfers, attrition, early retirement, or layoffs.

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Recruiting Employees

The process of finding and attracting qualified individuals to fill open positions within a company.

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Internal Recruiting

Seeking potential employees from within the existing workforce.

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External Recruiting

Attracting candidates from outside the organization.

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Realistic Job Preview

A tool used in recruiting that provides candidates with a realistic understanding of job duties, challenges, and work environment.

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Selecting Employees

The process of gathering information from candidates to predict their job performance and selecting the most suitable individuals.

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Application Forms

A formal document used in the selection process to gather basic information about a candidate.

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Job-Related Tests

Tests designed to assess an applicant's skills, abilities, or knowledge related to a specific job.

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Types of Job Interviews

A structured interview involves pre-written questions used by all interviewers, while an unstructured interview allows flexibility in questions based on the candidate.

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Compensation System

The total package of rewards an organization offers its employees in exchange for their contributions.

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Wages

Pay for time worked, often hourly.

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Salary

A fixed amount paid monthly or yearly for performing a specific job.

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Incentive Programs

Special pay programs designed to incentivize high performance and motivation.

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Individual Incentive: Bonus

A bonus awarded for meeting sales quotas or performance goals.

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Individual Incentive: Merit Pay

Raises linked to performance levels in non-sales positions.

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Individual Incentive: Pay-for-Performance

A reward system where middle managers earn additional compensation for exceeding production goals.

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Training Methods

Methods for training employees, including lectures, readings, role-playing, hands-on practice, and online activities. The choice depends on the type of training needed.

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Training Evaluation

Evaluation of training effectiveness by comparing employee performance before and after the training program.

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Performance Appraisal

A formal process for assessing employee performance to identify strengths and weakness, provide feedback, and support career development.

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Objective Appraisal Methods

Objective performance measures, such as sales figures, production output, or error rates, that are quantifiable and easily observed.

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Judgmental Appraisal Methods

Appraisal methods based on subjective judgments or opinions, like ranking employees or rating their performance using scales.

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Study Notes

Chapter 10: Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

  • Human resource management (HRM) is a continuous process of activities including HR planning, staffing, employee development, appraisal, and compensation and benefits.
  • HRM plays a strategic role in organizational success, affecting the bottom line.
  • Keeping up with external changes is challenging for HRM.
  • Learning Objective 10-1: HRM definition, strategic importance, and planning HR needs.
  • Learning Objective 10-2: Legal context of HRM and contemporary legal issues.
  • Learning Objective 10-3: Staffing processes (recruiting and selecting).
  • Learning Objective 10-4: Compensation and benefits systems.
  • Learning Objective 10-5: Workforce development (training and performance appraisal).
  • Learning Objective 10-6: Workforce diversity, knowledge workers, and contingent workforce.
  • Learning Objective 10-7: Reasons why workers form unions and the collective bargaining process.

Chapter Outline: Human Resource Management

  • Human Resource Management (HRM) encompasses organizational activities aimed at attracting, cultivating, and retaining a competent workforce.
  • HRM's strategic importance is crucial for organizational effectiveness.
  • Human capital refers to the investment in an organization's talented workforce.
  • Talent management is about skillfully using each employee's portfolio of skills to best support the organization's goals.
  • Human resource planning is the starting point for attracting qualified employees.
  • Job analysis involves generating a job description and specification to determine the required roles and skills for the position.
  • Forecasting internal and external labor supply helps in managing workforce needs.
  • Replacement charts track employee potential to fill key managerial roles.
  • Skills inventories are databases maintaining employee skill sets for organizational planning.

Learning Objective 10-3: Staffing

  • Recruiting involves attracting qualified candidates.
  • Internal recruiting considers existing employees.
  • External recruiting targets candidates outside the organization.
  • Realistic Job Previews (RJPs) present a real picture of the job responsibilities.
  • Application forms gather applicant data.

Learning Objective 10-4: Compensation and Benefits

  • Compensation encompasses monetary and non-monetary rewards for work.

  • Wages are paid for time worked; salaries are fixed amounts.

  • Incentive programs reward high performance.

  • Individual incentives (bonuses, merit-based pay) reward individual performance.

  • Company-wide incentives (profit-sharing, gainsharing, pay-for-knowledge programs) reward organizational achievement and skill development.

Learning Objective 10-5: Training and Development

  • Training focuses on teaching core job skills.
  • Development focuses on enhancing managerial and professional skills.
  • Training needs assessment is crucial for effective training design.
  • Common training methods include lectures, practice, role-playing, and web-based activities.
  • Training evaluation determines the program's effectiveness.
  • Performance appraisal systems provide feedback on employee performance.

Learning Objective 10-6: Contemporary Workplace Issues

  • Workforce diversity describes the variety of backgrounds and perspectives within an organization.
  • Managing diversity positively affects organizational growth.
  • Knowledge workers are valuable for the expertise they bring to the organization.
  • Contingent workers (temporary, contract workers) are a growing segment of the workforce.

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