Strategic HRM and Job Analysis Quiz

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What is the definition of Productivity?

The systematic study of a job to discover its specifications

Having control over one’s work environment

The ratio of a firm's outputs divided by its inputs (correct)

The challenges facing a firm’s decision makers due to cultural differences among employees

What does the term 'Ergonomics' refer to?

Study of relationships between workers and their work environment (correct)

Challenges facing a firm’s decision makers due to cultural differences among employees

Ratio of a firm's outputs divided by its inputs

Adding more responsibilities and autonomy to a job

What is the purpose of Job Rotation?

Adding more responsibilities and autonomy to a job

Moving employees to different jobs to allow them to learn new skills (correct)

The sequence and balance of jobs in an organization

Study of relationships between workers and their work environment

Which term describes the feeling of responsibility and pride gained from completing an entire piece of work?

Task Identity Signup and view all the answers

What does the National Occupational Classification (NOC) focus on?

Hierarchy and classification of different occupations based on skill levels and types Signup and view all the answers

What does Job Enrichment involve?

Adding more responsibilities and autonomy to a job Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Succession Planning?

To support long-term career development plans for management personnel Signup and view all the answers

Which technique involves predictions about future events from a panel of experts until convergence in opinions occurs?

Delphi Technique Signup and view all the answers

What does the Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) provide?

10-year projection of Canadian economy/HR needs Signup and view all the answers

What does Indexation involve?

Matching employment growth with a selected index, like production employees/sales ratio Signup and view all the answers

What is Labor Shortage?

Insufficient supply of qualified talent to fill labor demand Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Outplacement?

Assisting employees in finding jobs with other employers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of Human Resources Management?

Maximize employees' contributions for optimal productivity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the HR Competency Model?

Mastering competencies dealing with both people and business issues Signup and view all the answers

What does Line Authority in an organization primarily involve?

Making decisions about production, performance, and people Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Human Resource Audit?

Analyze the human resource policies, practices, and systems of a firm Signup and view all the answers

What does Staff Authority empower employees to do?

Advise employees without the power to enforce the advice Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Cultural Mosaic' refer to in Canada?

Promoting diversity by allowing every group to maintain its own cultural heritage Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Employment Equity Act?

To remove employment barriers and promote equality Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to employers having more members than available positions in the labor market?

Concentration Signup and view all the answers

What does the Duty to Accommodate entail for employers?

Accommodating employees up to a point of undue hardship Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Reasonable Accommodation in the workplace?

To allow employees with special needs to be accommodated Signup and view all the answers

What is the Old Boys Network characterized by?

Informal relationships among male managers for career advancement Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Diversity Management, what does 'Equity' aim to achieve?

Ensuring access to the same opportunities Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication involves feeding information down the organization hierarchy?

Downward Communication Signup and view all the answers

Which type of discipline involves the use of stronger and stronger penalties for repeated offenses?

Progressive Discipline Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle behind the Hot-Stove Rule in disciplinary action?

Discipline should be like touching a hot stove: with warning, immediate, consistent, and impersonal Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Vesting' refer to in employment context?

Giving workers the right to a pension after years of service Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an In-House Complaint Procedure?

To facilitate formal complaint registration by employees Signup and view all the answers

'Assumption of Risk' refers to an employee accepting all risks associated with which aspect of their job?

Occupational hazards and dangers Signup and view all the answers