M2 TA Pre-exam

A job requires a master's degree in HR, three years of HR generalist experience and the ability to use statistical computer software. These are:

• Position outcomes.
• Essential job functions.
• Performance standards.
• Job specifications.

Which is a job-analysis method that allows for a quick response rate and gathering of data on a large number of jobs?

• Observation.
• Interview.
• Questionnaire.
• Functional.

Which of the following is NOT included in a job description?

• Primary duties and responsibilities.
• Rate of pay.
• Activities performed.
• Working conditions.

Which of the following job analysis factors would help to establish the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities of the Human Resource function?

• Job specifications/qualifications.
• Job context.
• Performance criteria.
• New employee orientation.

A bank uses information provided by experts to predict future industry trends. The form of judgmental forecasting where experts take turns presenting their assumptions and refining a composite but never meet is called _______.

• Managerial estimates.
• The nominal group technique.
• Trend analysis.
• The Delphi technique.

A workforce gap arises when a business does not have:

• the staff it needs to meet the objectives
• the budget to train employees.
• the confidence to employ more staff.
• the validated tools to select candidates.

Trend Analysis, Ratio Analysis, and Scatter Plots are all methods of:

• Recruiting.
• Forecasting workforce needs.
• On-demand recruiting services.
• Qualifications inventories.

Which forecasting method would be used to make a statistical comparison between gross sales and the number of employees in a retail chain?

• Regression analysis.
• Delphi technique.
• Turnover analysis.
• Staffing ratio.

A large firm is resulting in several positions remaining unfilled for weeks. To expand their recruiting efforts, the firm should utilize all of the following steps EXCEPT.

• College and career fairs.
• The state employment service.
• Job bidding.
• Employee referrals.

An entry-level employee expresses interest in applying for a possible Grade II position. This process is known as _______.

• job bidding.
• job posting.
• open-door communication.
• balanced promotion.