10 Questions
What is the main difference between training and development?
Training focuses on current job performance, while development prepares employees for new responsibilities.
Which term refers to the assessment of which employees need training or development and what type of skills or knowledge they need to acquire?
Needs assessment
What is the focus of performance appraisal?
Evaluating employees' job performance and contributions to their organization.
What is the main purpose of performance feedback?
To give employees an opportunity to reflect on their performance
What distinguishes formal appraisals from informal appraisals?
Informal appraisals focus on ongoing progress while formal appraisals are based on specified dimensions
What approach should be taken when providing performance feedback?
Approaching it as an exercise in problem solving and solution finding
What determines employees' pay and benefits?
Characteristics of the organization, job, and levels of performance
What is the purpose of supply forecasts in human resource planning?
To estimate the availability and qualifications of current employees now and in the future
What is the main benefit of outsourcing in human resource management?
More flexibility for the firm and providing human capital at a lower cost
What are the six divisions included in the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ) method of job analysis?
Information input, mental processes, work output, job context, work pace, and relationships with others
Test your knowledge of human resource planning with this quiz covering demand forecasts, supply forecasts, outsourcing, and the use of contract workers. This quiz is based on content from McGraw Hill's Human Resource Planning chapters 13 and 14.
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