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1

Requirements for equal employment opportunity and promotion call for more HR planning for women, minorities, and other protected groups.
A)True
B)False
2

There is a wealth of research supporting the premise that human resource policies have direct effects on an organization's profitability.
A)True
B)False
3

The first stage of HR planning is the point at which HRM and strategic planning initially intersect.
A)True
B)False
4

Most uses of multiple regression emphasize prediction from two or more independent variables.
A)True
B)False
5

Many organizations can increase their workforce simply by not replacing those who retire or quit.
A)True
B)False
6

The Delphi technique was originally developed by ____________________.
A)the German military
B)IBM
C)General Motors Corporation
D)the Rank Corporation
7

The difference between the Delphi and nominal group technique (NGT) is that:
A)Delphi uses brainstorming and NGT doesn't
B)NGT uses experts and Delphi doesn't
C)Both methods allow equal input from participants
D)Delphi collects information individually and NGT uses a group setting
8

Which of the following has a "bottom up" perspective?
A)Expert estimate
B)Trend projection
C)Statistical modeling
D)Unit-demand forecasting
9

____________________ is a mathematical procedure that predicts the dependent variable on the basis of knowledge known about independent variables.
A)Multiple regression
B)Simple linear regresssion
C)Regression analysis
D)Statistical modeling
10

If there is a shortage of highly skilled employees, ____________________ is a way to cover the shortage.
A)training and promoting current employees
B)recruitment of less-skilled employees
C)recalling employees who were previously laid off
D)All of the above.
11

All of the following are way to reduce the size of a workforce except:
A)Attrition
B)Early retirement
C)Demotions
D)Layoffs
12

The least mathematically sophisticated approach to employment planning is:
A)The expert estimate
B)Trend projection
C)Modeling
D)Unit forecasting
13

Succession planning is important because:
A)Few organizations offer retirement packages
B)Many executives are approaching retirement age
C)Few women are likely to want the highest level executive positions
D)Global assignments are reducing the number of qualified domestic executives
14

Which of the following statements about identify theft is false?
A)Increased security measures are reducing the number of identity theft incidents
B)An HRIS makes it easier for someone to invade the privacy of employees
C)Identify thieves use the employee's information to engage in fraudulent acts
D)None of the above
15

Which of the following actions where there is a shortage of employees would be the least acceptable to an company?
A)Retraining less-skilled employees
B)Hiring additional employees
C)Turning down work or orders to reduce the workload
D)Subcontracting some of the work





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