The management at Ajax Corporation believes that internal recruiting sources are the best, especially when it comes to filling vacant positions higher up in the hierarchy.
Team leaders and managers at Ajax regularly update the internal records of all employees and their performances, promotability, career interests, etc. This allows the company to quickly and cheaply source qualified internal candidates who can be contacted whenever a position needs to filled. Most of Ajax's managers were promoted to their respective positions with the help of this internal database. Which of the following methods of internal sourcing does Ajax use?
A) succession management
B) employee referrals
C) internal job posting system
D) talent inventories
Question 2Compstar Limited establishes a mutually beneficial relationship in which employees are recognized as investing their resources, such as time or energy, in exchange for pay and benefits and an opportunity to develop their skills.
This is an example of ________.
A) viewing employees as assets
B) a competitive disadvantage
C) viewing employees as investors
D) an innovation strategy
Question 3A company cannot know what training to offer employees unless it ________.
A) emulates its competitors policies and programs
B) assesses their strengths and weaknesses
C) reaches a minimum of 100 employees
D) stops internal recruiting completely
Question 4Which of the following is an advantage of arbitration over the litigation process?
a. A decision given by an arbitrator is not binding on either of the parties.
b. The arbitration service is provided free of cost by the government.
c. Both labor and management participate in the selection of the arbitrator.
d. An arbitrator's decision is binding only when it is approved by the NLRB.
Question 5Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding arbitration?
a. Arbitration takes place in a private forum.
b. An arbitrator can render a binding decision.
c. Arbitration does not involve a third party.
d. An arbitrator cannot be required to testify in court.
Question 6Which of the following recruitment strategies can reduce the possibility of overlooking qualified internal talent?
A) employee development
B) talent inventories
C) internal job posting systems
D) employee referrals
Question 7Employees who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement but are not required to become union members, are required to pay a(n) ________ to the union for the bargaining and representation services they receive.
a. activation fee
b. royalty
c. fair share
d. retainer
Question 8A software company has a high turnover rate. What staffing strategy would be most appropriate?
A) hiring people with the potential to be promoted over a period of years
B) hiring people quickly even if their skills are not as high as required
C) slowing down the hiring process to try to find better recruits
D) filling vacancies quickly with people who are able to perform with minimal job training
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