Question 1

Which of the following best describes the reason why continual environmental scanning is important for an organization?

Options :

A : To train their managers more effectively

B : To create a technologically advanced workforce

C : To identify potential external opportunities and threats to an organization

D : To attract a talented pool of applicants to choose from for its workforce

Answer: C

Question 2

An organization decides to provide their employees who have stayed with the company for 15+ years a pension based on the average earnings in the last 3 rears of their employment with the company. Which type of formula does this utilize ?

Options :

A : Final pay

B : Cash balance plan

C : Flat dollar

D : Career-average

Answer: A

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of an HR strategic activity?

Options :

A : Drafting job description

B : Employment branding and aligning HR with corporate goals

C : Setting performance appraisal/calibration meeting for the year

D : Drafting training programs and plans

Answer: B

Question 4

The HR Director of a multinational, U.S. based company is proposing a staffing plan where foreign office are staffed with as many third country nationals as possible instead of expatriates. Which of the following is an advantage to utilizing third country nationals vs. expatriates to fill international assignments?

Options :

A : Helps to create a truly global workforce

B : Helps solve specific problems to meet specific needs

C : Facilitates global integration and standardization

D : Helps to develop a pool of global executives

Answer: A

Question 5

Which of the following processes has the primary objective of creating a pool of potential employees?

Options :

A : Recruitment

B : Availability analysis

C : Selection

D : Employee referral program

Answer: A