Mgmt Ch 9

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external fit

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the process of matching a firm's structure, systems, HR, and management practices to the competitive landscape

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initiation phase

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organizational growth stage characterized as being highly entrepreneurial and informal

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of the five stages of organizational growth, strategic integration involves

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focusing on flexibility, adaptability, and incorporation across business functions

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internal fit

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process of building and aligning HR practices in support of the company's strategy

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Which of the following requirements should be met for human resources to become a competitive advantage?

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they must add value to the organization

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job analysis

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provides a more precise job description and defines the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the position

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advantage of external recruiting

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many employers find new talent through external recruiting

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disadvantage of realistic job previews

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result in smaller pool of applicants

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advantage of realistic job previews

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decrease turnover in many organizations

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final stage in the selection process tends to be

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reference checks

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John, an organization’s HR manager, is making plans to offer training to his employees. To effectively proceed with the training process John should first:

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understand the goals of training

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informal training of employees includes

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coaching or mentorship

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development

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refers to a long-term ongoing process of training that improves an employee’s personal abilities over time.

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management by objectives

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is the process of managing employees by outlining a series of specific milestones that they are expected to meet in a defined time period.

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The factor that distinguishes job-based pay from skill-based pay is that job-based pay policies

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are often used in organizations where tasks are narrowly defined

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disadvantage of group-based pay systems

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group based pay systems tend to result in a diffusion of responsibility

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cafeteria plan

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allows employees to make their own choices about a wide array of benefit options.

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A-Recruitz is an organization that allows its employees to work from home. Most of the interaction between the employees and the organization takes place through email. Moreover, the organization is able to maintain increased employee performance and satisfaction. Identify the work option offered by A-Recruitz to its employees.

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telecommuting

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downsizing

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is a process designed to reduce inefficiency and waste that builds up in an organization over time in an effort to be more competitive.

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The most important provision of the Civil Rights Act, Title VII is that it:

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prohibits employment discrimination based on race, sex, color, religion, and national origin

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offshoring

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When a company outsources a business activity to a contractor in a foreign country

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offshoring is used to

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lower costs in a firm's value chain

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feedback analysis is the process of

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tracking the results of ones key actions and decisions

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question individuals should address while making decisions about their career?

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what are my strengths and values?