U12: C2-Human Resource Planning Quiz

What is the primary focus of human resource planning?

• To increase company profits

• To ensure the right number of people with the right skills are in the right place at the right time

• To reduce employee salaries

• To expand the company's market share

Which of the following best describes 'core workers'?

• Employees who work on a temporary basis

• Employees who are essential to the business and have permanent contracts

• Employees hired through an agency

• Employees who work part-time

What is a characteristic of a zero hours contract?

• Guaranteed minimum hours of work each week

• No guaranteed hours of work; employees work only when needed

• Full-time employment with benefits

• Fixed-term employment with a set end date

Which of the following is a potential consequence of high labour turnover?

• Increased employee satisfaction

• Reduced recruitment and training costs

• Loss of experienced staff and increased recruitment costs

• Improved workplace morale

What is meant by 'skill shortages' in the context of human resource planning?

• An abundance of skilled workers in the market

• A lack of workers with the necessary skills for specific roles

• An increase in the number of training programmes available

• A decrease in the demand for skilled workers

How can workplace stress affect productivity?

• It generally increases productivity

• It has no effect on productivity

• It can decrease productivity due to decreased focus and motivation

• It always leads to higher employee engagement

What is absenteeism?

• The number of employees who leave the company each year

• The rate at which employees are absent from work

• The number of hours employees work overtime

• The percentage of employees who receive promotions

Which of the following is a strategy to improve employee motivation?

• Reducing employee benefits

• Offering flexible working hours

• Increasing workload without compensation

• Limiting opportunities for career advancement

What is the difference between full-time and part-time workers?

• Full-time workers are paid hourly, while part-time workers are salaried

• Full-time workers work more hours per week than part-time workers

• Part-time workers receive more benefits than full-time workers

• Part-time workers have permanent contracts, while full-time workers do not

What is the role of agency staff in a business?

• They are permanent employees of the company

• They are hired to fill temporary positions as needed

• They are responsible for managing the company's finances

• They are part of the company's core workforce