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Staffing can be considered a cornerstone of human resource management because it ________.


A) takes the largest part of the human resource budget
B) determines the workforce representing the company
C) takes the most time of any human resource management function
D) is the only function performed by human resources

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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If a staffing specialist evaluates the organization's current employees and the external labor market to determine the availability of desired talent,which of the following is being done?


A) planning
B) acquiring
C) sourcing
D) performance management

E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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The increased financial return on staffing investment is an example of a process goal.

A) True
B) False

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Attracting sufficient numbers of appropriately qualified applicants is an example of a staffing outcome goal.

A) True
B) False

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Reducing the turnover rate of high performers is an example of a staffing process goal.

A) True
B) False

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Creating a favorable image in desired applicants' minds about the organization being a good place for them to work is ________.


A) creating a talent profile
B) deployment
C) employer branding
D) socialization

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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Recruiting large numbers of applicants is always the best way to ensure quality hires.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following people determine whether an applicant will be extended a job offer?


A) HR manager
B) staffing personnel
C) hiring manager
D) department supervisor

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Deployment involves assigning talent to appropriate jobs and roles in the organization.

A) True
B) False

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An organization's competitive advantage is ________.


A) not something that can be influenced by staffing
B) the number of employees it hires in a year
C) the annual employee turnover rate
D) what it can do differently from its competitors

E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

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Explain the seven components of strategic staffing.How will compensation affect each component?

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There are seven staffing activities that...

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Sourcing is locating qualified individuals,appropriate sources and labor markets from which to recruit.

A) True
B) False

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When a firm determines that it will need to hire 50 customer service representatives within the next three months,it has engaged in ________.


A) attracting
B) placement
C) workforce planning
D) competency modeling

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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How does staffing influence an organization's training activities,and how is staffing influenced by an organization's training activities?

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Training is often expensive,so one of th...

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How does strategic staffing differ from traditional staffing?

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Strategic staffing is the process of sta...

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The primary goal of ________ is to get the right people interested in working for an organization or in a specific job,then persuade them to apply and ultimately accept the job offer if they are extended.


A) sourcing
B) recruiting
C) employer branding
D) selecting

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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What is the difference between process goals and outcome goals in staffing? Explain how the level of compensation offered affects process and outcome goals.

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Creating hiring goals that are clearly l...

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Strategic staffing systems are not necessarily aligned with the firm's business strategy.

A) True
B) False

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Deployment involves ________.


A) assigning talent to appropriate jobs and roles in the organization
B) negotiating an employment contract
C) getting new hires up to speed and productive on their job
D) getting a job requisition approved

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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Which of the following does an employer have to do if hiring from the traditional labor pool?


A) automate the job
B) increase training
C) reduce required qualifications
D) provide competitive pay

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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