Assignment

Question 1
__________ refers to the degree to which an organization is able to meet its goals and objectives.
Organizational effectiveness
Organizational management
Organizational productivity
Organizational efficiency

Question 2

Which of the following types of training will be the least beneficial for employees who do not possess good computer skills or self-motivation?
Employee initiated
Face-to-face
Self-paced
Mandatory

Question 3
Which of the following is true about filing a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?
Claims are filed by employers who wish to legally dismiss employees.
Claims can be brought by present and past employees as well as by job applicants.
EEOC claims can be very costly for the employee.
The employee bears a large burden of proof in documenting the work environment was indeed discriminatory.

QUESTION 4
Which of the following would NOT necessitate job redesign?
Mergers and acquisitions
Enhancing the motivational potential of a job
Business growth
High unemployment rates

QUESTION 5
__________ may be offered to employees for purposes of career development, either on- or off-site. It can take the form of workshops, university classes, or courses offered by consultants.
Professional certification
On-the-job training
Formal education
Self-paced training

QUESTION 6
In which of the following are employees most likely to become fatigued because of the longer workdays?
Telecommuting
Compressed work weeks
Flextime
Job sharing

QUESTION 7
__________ refers to the extent to which the job's demands are compatible with the capabilities of the incumbent and the job meets the needs and preferences of the incumbent.
Person-vocation fit
Person-job fit
The psychological contract
Person-organization fit

SHORT ESSAY QUESTIONS:

1. Short essay- Considering the changes impacting many different industries, some companies are forced or eager to operate at a global level. Please discuss some implications and challenges globalization presents to HR professionals within a particular industry of your choice. Provide industry-specific examples portraying your understanding of global challenges HR teams may face within that particular arena.

2. Short essay- Mr. Jagger is the manager for Quick Express Ltd. This small company provides courier service to local businesses in the East Metro. The company is experiencing a 30% increase in their customer base. Mr. Jagger is faced with the challenge of hiring more employees to accommodate this large increase in growth. He is a fairly new manager and has concerns about his limited knowledge of recruitment methods and staffing practices.

What steps should Mr. Jagger take to make sure he hires the right people for the company?

3. Short essay- Organizations are increasingly operating in ambiguous yet dynamic environments. Do these new organizational environments dictate more or less human resource planning activity? Why or why not? Support your answer.