Talent Planning and Acquisition – Quiz 6

A company operating internationally:

A PEST analysis addresses four categories, one of which is:

A tech startup, ABC Company, is expanding rapidly and needs to hire several software engineers to meet its growth targets. The company is struggling to find qualified candidates in a competitive labor market. As an HR professional, what strategies would you suggest to help ABC Company attract and retain top software engineering talent?

ABC Corporation is an international organization with operating subsidiaries in several European and Asian countries. The VP of HR is currently evaluating prospective locations for future expansion into South America. In particular, the employment patterns and job market trends in Latin American countries are being studied. Which particular PEST category would this study fall under?

An employee with currently assigned duties as an administrative assistant has significant aspirations to become a computer technician and is taking computer courses after work to accomplish her goal. Which type of recruiting practice would enable this employee to indicate her job interest to her employer prior to a public job posting?

An organization’s practice of issuing clear statements of the most important attributes and principles the organization wants to consistently communicate in all aspects of talent acquisition and talent management is an example of what type of branding practice?

Brain drain is a term that defines which of the following statements?

Cherry picking is a term that:

During a routine records audit, HR discovers that a high-potential employee, who was hired 2 years previous, falsified experience information on his employment application. What is the first step to be taken?

Implementing a quality management system is an example of which basic management function?

In the context of talent planning and acquisition, which of the following best describes the concept of workforce planning?

In which organizational lifecycle phase is the focus to find the most efficient structure and the effort to standardize the organization’s processes to manage the workforce for peak efficiency?

MNO Industries has recently acquired a smaller competitor, and the HR department has been tasked with integrating the two workforces. The HR team needs to ensure that the best talent from both companies is retained and integrated into the new organizational structure. What steps should the HR team take to ensure a smooth integration and retain the best talent?

Success factors used in job descriptions describe:

The first step toward linking an organization’s jobs with its vision, mission, goals, and objectives is to:

The following concept is the foundation of employment branding. It answers the question as to why a talented person would want to work for an organization.

The HR team of a large multinational corporation has been asked to find candidates for its engineering roles in Japan. The Japanese location is new, and the team members want to ensure they get a sizable number of applicants and are able to identify the best and brightest quickly. Which of the following strategies would you recommend they leverage?

The performance of employees at a health care company seems to plateau after the first 3 months of employment. It is reported that many new hires are already looking for a new job after only 2 months. As the HR director, you decide to survey this group. The survey reveals that these employees don’t feel as though they have the tools to do their jobs well. What strategy would you implement to address the quick decline in employee engagement?

The purpose of a balanced scorecard is to:

The statement “We aspire to be a great place to work for all employees” is an example of _________.

The term that describes an organization’s international orientation in which the organization exercises tight control over its international operations is called:

The words integrity, teamwork, and superior customer service would likely be a part of ________.

What action should an employer take when it does not have a statement on its application form calling for a job candidate’s permission for the employer to obtain job-related performance information from former employers?

What is a characteristic of an organization in its Introduction (startup) phase?

What is a primary reason that HR engages in human resource capital management planning?

What is the definition of environmental scanning?

When implementing a talent pipeline strategy, which of the following is a key consideration for ensuring its success?

Which employee lifecycle (ELC) phase would most likely have the greatest effect on a millennial in today’s workforce?

Which key performance indicator in a balanced scorecard primarily addresses actions that will prepare the organization for future success?

Which of the following assessment methods is most appropriate for evaluating a candidate’s technical skills and job-specific knowledge during the selection process?

Which of the following factors is most likely to contribute to high levels of employee turnover within an organization?

Which of the following is a primary goal of an effective employee onboarding program?

Which of the following is an example of an internal HR strategic relationship?

Which of the following is an internal recruiting source?

Which of the following is the primary reason for developing an employer brand?

Which of the following questions addresses an economic PEST factor?

Which of the following selection tools is most effective for assessing a candidate’s cultural fit with an organization?

Which of the following would be an appropriate alliance for an automotive safety technology company whose mission is to provide safe transportation services for children?

Which statement specifies the activities an organization intends to pursue along with the direction management has chosen to follow for the future?

XYZ Corporation is experiencing high employee turnover and is struggling to fill open positions with qualified candidates. The HR department suspects that their current recruitment strategies may be ineffective. As an HR professional, what steps would you recommend to address these challenges and improve XYZ Corporation’s talent acquisition process?