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1. The purpose of setting specific quantitative goals is

to focus attention on a problem and provide a benchmark for determining the relative success of any programs aimed at redressing a pending labor shortage or surplus.

to collect data about current employees, measure their performances, and compare the results with global standards in order to get a better idea of the firm's international competence.

to predict areas within the organization where there will be future labor shortages or surpluses.

to ascertain whether the company has successfully avoided any potential labor surpluses or shortages.

to make sure that employees are held accountable for achieving the stated goals.

2. Statistical planning models almost always have to be complemented by

unstable history.

transitional matrices.

competitor information.

subjective judgments.

labor forecasts.

3. Each of the following is a relatively fast method to reduce an expected labor surplus EXCEPT

demotion.

transfer.

work sharing.

pay reduction.

retraining.

4. The Americans with Disabilities Act

demands affirmative action to increase representation of minorities.

requires an organization to make all accommodations necessary to ensure that individuals with disabilities are represented in the organization.

protects individuals with physical disabilities, but not mental disabilities.

does not require that employers make reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

does not require an organization to make accommodations that cause undue hardship.

5. Kyla is a talkative, social employee who makes sure that all feel welcome and part of the team while at work. She most likely has a high level of _____ when she takes a personality test.

Agreeableness

Adjustment

Conscientiousness

Openness to experience

Extroversion

6. Which of the following is an example of an experience-based situational interview?

Hiroshi was asked to describe an event where his creativity led to effective problem solving.

Jane was asked what steps she would take in case of a power failure in the plant.

Priya was asked about her reaction if her co-workers indulged in racist behavior.

DeShaun was asked to describe how he would convince his boss about his new marketing strategy.

Roberto was asked how he would resolve a certain technical fault in his workplace.