HRM QUIZ 1

Question 1

Four Basic Terms of Manpower Forecasting

Answer 1

1. Long Term Trend
2. Cyclical Variation
3. Seasonal Variations
4. Random Variation

Question 2

usually done for a period of five years or more depending on the company operations and customer demands.

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1. Long Term Trend

Question 3

This refers to reasonable and predictable movements that occur over a period of one year or more.

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2. Cyclical Variation

Question 4

his is a reasonable prediction change over a period of one year.

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3. Seasonal Variations

Question 5

This is one occasion where there is no special pattern and it is quite difficult to predict or determine.

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4. Random Variation

Question 6

Human Resource Forecasting Techniques

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1. The Zero-Base Forecasting Approach
2. The Bottom Up Approach
3. Use of Predictor Variables
4. Simulation

Question 7

it uses the organizations current level of employment as the starting point for determining future staffing needs.

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1. The Zero-Base Forecasting Approach

Question 8

this forecast uses the progression upward method from the lower organization units to ultimately provided the aggregate forecast of employment needs.

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2. The Bottom Up Approach

Question 9

This method uses the past employment levels to predict future requirements.

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3. Use of Predictor Variables

Question 10

a technique for the testing of alternatives on mathematical models representing the real world situation.

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4. Simulation

Question 11

Important Elements in Strategic HRP.

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1. Organizational Goals
2. Human Resource Forecast
3. Employee Information
4. Human Resource Availability Projections
5. Analyzing and Evaluating Resource Gaps

Question 12

The final component to the strategic process is__________. It is extremely important for the company to constantly monitor the effectiveness of both the strategy and the implementation process.

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Strategy Evaluation and Control

Question 13

Human Resource Role in Providing Competitive Advantage

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a. Emergent Strategies
b. Intended Strategies

Question 14

consist of strategies that evolve from the grassroots of the organization and can be thought of as what the organizations actually do.

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a. Emergent Strategies

Question 15

the results of the rational decision-making by top management as they develop strategic plans.

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b. Intended Strategies

Question 16

• is any organized approach to obtaining relevant and timely information on which to base human resource decisions. It is designed to provide information that is –SMART

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Human Resource Information System (HRIS)

Question 17

It is designed to provide information that is

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SMART
-Systematic
-Management-Oriented
-Applicable
-Result-Oriented
-Time Bound

Question 18

information must be systematically arranged and contain the needed data.

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Systematic

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data and information are essential tools for effective manpower planning, retention, development and separation of employees.

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Management-Oriented

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data and information stored in file must be applicable in making human resource decision.

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Applicable

Question 21

the results from the information and the decisions derived thereat must be both acceptable to management and the employees’ concern.

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Result-Oriented

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relevant human resource information are necessary for effective decision-making.

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Time Bound

Question 23

the process of attracting the best individuals to join the company on a timely basis in sufficient numbers and meeting the qualification requirements, thereby encouraging them to apply for the jobs in the organization.

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Recruitment

Question 24

Sources of Manpower

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a. Internal Source
b. External Sources

Question 25

these are qualified candidates from the company and within the ranks of its present employees,

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internal Source

Question 26

the hiring from the outside source is a management option.

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External Sources

Question 27

Internal method

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-job posting -skill inventories -referrals -transfer and promotion

Question 28

External method

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-using headhunter -cross national advertising -E- recruitment

Question 29

Methods of Human Resource Recruitment

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1. Job Posting 2. Word-Of-Mouth System 3. Advertising Media 4. Walk Ins and Unsolicited Applicants 5. Campus or University Recruitment 6. Job Fair and Open House 7. Government Agencies 8. Radio and Television 9. Internet

Question 30

this is the process by which internal recruitment is accomplished. Every time a position become available it is posted in the company bulletin board for the information of all interested party. The standard time for job posting is a period of one week to two weeks.

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1. Job Posting

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this method of recruitment is found to be effective in local situations. It is one of the least expensive recruitment systems. As soon as people learn that there’s a job opening, the word spreads around.

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2. Word-Of-Mouth System

Question 32

one popular and often effective means of soliciting applicants is advertising it through the media, like newspaper, magazines, radio or television.

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3. Advertising Media

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these are ads that do not reveal the identity of the company, instead they give a box number where the resume or pertinent papers will be forwarded.

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Blind Ads

Question 34

these unsolicited applicants could be possible source of outstanding employees. They are not, however treated seriously by the human resource department or the company receptionist.

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4. Walk Ins and Unsolicited Applicants

Question 35

colleges are undisputable sources of talent for an organization to tap. Recent graduates are considered highly desirable for companies to select, groom and develop recruits from top schools in the country.

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5. Campus or University Recruitment

Question 36

are popularly increasing as recruitment sources. The organizational representatives of the company gather and interview several applicants over a period of one or two days in some specific field. Brief interview are conducted during the job fair. Applicants submit resume and bio data for immediate reference.

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6. Job Fair and Open House

Question 37

some local government units have their placement offices that look for possible employment for their constituents. The DOLE has also an agency that complies applications for referral to the different companies.

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7. Government Agencies

Question 37

are now used as mediums for manpower recruitment. Since the coverage of the advertisement is of great magnitude, more qualified applicants can be reached and could even tempt other applicants who are not actually looking for jobs.

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8. Radio and Television

Question 37

company profiles and job placements could eventually come into the internet. While this method is not frequently resorted to at the moment, it will come easy and handedly in the future.

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9. Internet