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At year-end, Darine sat down with her boss to do _____. After reviewing the objectives listed at the beginning of the year, they concluded that she was superb in using analytical tools to identify customers but lacked communication skills.

Performance appraisal; as it compares the actual performance with the expected performance of Darine.

T/F: Training and Developing are not related with regards to HRM practices.

False; because workforce planning takes into consideration any additional training courses that will enhance the work

T/F: For the last couple of weeks, Malak, who is a new recruit, has been learning all about the organization, its rules and procedures to be followed. This scenario is an example of on-the-job training.

False: Induction training; as the scenario talks about a new recruit who is being introduced to the firm which happens during induction training.

Which of the following is considered a form of development? a)Training courses b)Job enrchment c)Promotion with additional delegated responsibilities d)All the answers are correct

All the answers are correct; as they all enable workers to grow and achieve a sense of self fulfillment

After a detailed job analysis, the company decided that the CEO should earn around LE 350K per year while the fresh grads should make LE 80K. What HR tool helped the company reach this decision?

Job evaluation: s it objectively compares between positions in order to create a fair wage structure

T/F: Health insurance & Paid vacation time are considered to be types of direct pay.

False: Indirect pay because you do not receive them with your paycheck. The employee is being compensated through benefits and services.

What type of training informs employees about how to deal with emergencies? a)Induction b)Off-the-job c)Compliance d)on-the-job

Induction: It outlines the layout of the premises and makes health & safety issues clear. e.g. Fire procedures.

What type of training would you recommend to a business whose employees don't have the required skills to provide the sessions? a)Induction b)Orientation c)On-the-job d)Off-the-job

Off-the-Job: to provide new ideas and skills not present in the business.

Why does on the job training offer limited ideas or skills to the trainees?

The organization is resttricted to the existing skillsets of current employees.

Hadwa is an accountant who earns LE20 per hour which translates to LE3600 per month. What type of pay is this? a)Incentive Pay b)Direct Pay c)Severance Pay d)Indirect Pay

Direct pay because she is being paid on an hourly rate.

The sales team was able to exceed expectations by breaking company records. For achieving such a feat, how should the sales team be compensated? a)Bonus b)Profit share c)Commission d)Public praising would do

Bonus: because the team was able to achieve performance goals.

Workforce planning involves very important processes done by HR to ensure _______. a)Establishing the number of workers required in future b)Establishing the required skills c)Establishing training needs d)All the above

All answers are correct

Ahmed is an applicant for ABC company. He passed his first and second interviews, and, then, attempted some Aptitude tests to assess his ability to perform a specific job. Those steps are carried out in the ______ process of a candidate in

Selection

If new machines, that aid with the production process, were introduced to the industry then the company would most likely asses the workforce's ________ a)Number b)Characters c)Skills

Skills because when technological change in the industry takes place, there will be a greater need to plan for improving the skills of the workers.

T/F: Uber came up with another strategy of giving training to their current employees in order to increase productivity. In this scenario, an increase in the workforce size may not be necessary.

True: Since current employees have become more productive, there may not be a need to hire additional workers, in general.

HRM focuses on: a)Planning the marketing strategy b)Controlling the production process c)Laying down the startegic plans d)Planning workforce needed for the business

Planning worforce needed for the business.

Imagine you are in charge of the next school event graduation ceremony management. Indicate some tasks that you would complete in each function of management.

Opinionated question; highlight the roles played by Top, Middle and First-line managers. What planning, organizing, Directing & Control activities could be done

During the ____________ process, the interviewer examines whether the candidate could perform well or not. This step is very important for ensuring that new employees fit the company's culture.

Selection

Ahmed and Mahmoud were, both, applicants for an advertised job. One of them was chosen and had accepted the offer, while the other one was not. This was an outcome of which HR function or process? a)Training b)Compensating c)Selection

Selection

Why is it critical for any manager to implement ALL steps of controlling function when managing?

. Organizational control is an important function because it helps identify errors and deviation from standards so that corrective actions follow.

As part of NIS HR policies, internal promotions and transfers are preferred to external hiring. What could some of the advantages of internal recruitment be?

Speedy filling of jobs, job enlargement & enrichment boosts motivation levels, cheaper

T/F: PRM aims to recruit capable, flexible, and committed people, managing and rewarding their performance and developing their skills to the benefit of the business.

False: HRM

T/F: If Dr. Mohammed seeks to add more classes to NIS CA Campus, then, the only solution would be to increase the number of teachers to accommodate this expansion.

False. If the productivity levels of current teachers rises, they may be able to take on additional assignments. Also, rewards could be used as a motivation.

Why do you think productivity levels of current workers is an infortant consideration for HR Managers when conducting workforce planning?

If the productivity of labor increases, then fewer staff would be needed to produce the same level of output.

Why do you think it is a good idea for workers to have more decision-making duties and provide input?

Brainstorming and participative management brings new ideas, enables managers to make informed decisions and offers learning opportunities to employees.

T/F: Establishing the number of the workforce required by the business in the future is the main objectives of the finance department.

False: HR Department

While planning the workforce, HR Managers must primarily assess: _____________ a)Numbers of employees and their skills required b)Values & beliefs c)Hobbies and interests d)looks and age

Number and skills because those two factors are the ones that help determine HR needs.

Ahmed applied for a job. During the personal interview he was asked about his ________, by the interviewer, to examine he will fit in the job or not. a)Skills b)Character c)Experience d)All the answers are correct

All the answers are correct

What are some of the drawbacks of internal recruitment?

No new blood; no new ideas or practices would be brought into the business.

T/F and EXPLAIN: Stock piling up could be a result of inadequate workforce planning

True because too much specialization in the workforce increases the danger of producing many items of a specialized products.

Identify a strategic approach to effective management of an organization’s workers so that they help the business gain a competitive advantage. a)CRM b)HUM c)PRM d)HRM

HRM