Succession Management

Which technique is often used by organizations to test whether high-potential employees have management potential?

• give them a special assignment

• give them a greater workload

• give them a training opportunity

• give them a performance review

Which of the following would NOT be a risk that would be managed by HR professionals when considering succession management?

• transition risk

• vacancy risk

• potential risk

• readiness risk

Which organization, as discussed in class, has a six-hour replacement strategy if its CEO dies suddenly?

• Target

• Walmart

• Apple

• McDonald’s

What is the first step in the succession management process?

• identify high-potential employees

• identify the skills and competencies needed

• align succession management plans with strategy

• provide developmental opportunities and experiences

If a job requires proficiency in Facebook, what is this proficiency called?

• a competency

• an attribute

• a skill

• an ability

Why would an organization want to conduct succession planning?

• It provides for business continuity and future direction during inevitable change

• It supports employee resiliency and career development

• It is costly and time-consuming but increases employee commitment and motivation

• It is costly and time-consuming but increases organizational efficiency and productivity

Mentors are almost always more senior people who volunteer within an organization, while coaches are volunteers from outside the organization

• True

• False