Chapter 5

Question 1

Regression analysis

Answer 1

A status call technique involving the use of a mathematical formula to project future demands based on and established relationship between an organizations employment level ( dependent variable) and some measurable factor of output ( independent variable)

Question 2

Replacement charts

Answer 2

Visual representation of who will replace whom in the event of a job opening for a firms most critical positions. Likely internal candidates are listed, along with their age, present performance rating, and promotability status.

Question 3

Management inventory’s

Answer 3

Records summarizing the background qualifications, interests, skills of management employees, along with the number and types of employees supervised, duties of such employees, total budget managed, previous managerial duties and responsibilities, and managerial trading received.

Question 4

Promotion

Answer 4

Movement of an employee from one job to another that is higher in pay, responsibility, or organizational level, usually based on merit, seniority, or a combination of both

Question 5

Survivor syndrome

Answer 5

A range of negative emotions experienced by employees remaining after a major restructuring initiative, which can include feelings of betrayal or violation, guilt, or detachment m, and can result in stress symptoms, including depression, increase of errors, and reduced performance