Chapter Questions
Prepare a job specification for each of the following jobs:a. social media recruiterb. automobile mechanic for Lexus dealershipc. chef for an upscale restaurantd. cook at Burger King
The section titled "Alternatives to Layoffs" suggests that layoffs should only be used as a last alternative. Do you agree that alternatives should only be used as a desperate measure? Be prepared to defend your decision.
What are the steps involved in the strategic planning process?
What are the steps involved in the HR planning process?
What are the HR forecasting techniques?
What is the role of HR in environmental assessment as part of the strategic planning process?
What are the purposes of strategic planning?
What actions could a firm take if it forecasted a shortage of workers?
What are some alternatives to layoffs?
Why is succession planning important for small businesses?
What is the distinction between a job and a position? Define job analysis.
How can a firm determine whether it will have a shortage or surplus of employees?
What are the types of information required for job analysis?
What is a job specification?
What are the basic components of a job description? Briefly describe each.
What is the purpose of the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)?
What are the tasks of a human resources specialist?
What is meant by the statement "With team design, there are no narrow jobs"?
Describe how effective job analysis can be used to satisfy each of the following statutes:(a) Fair Labor Standards Act(b) Equal Pay Act(c) Civil Rights Act(d) Occupational Safety and Health Act(e) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/ADA Amendments Act
Why is competency modeling an important practice?
Define each of the following:(a) Mission(b) Job description(c) Objective settings(d) Competencies(e) Reengineering
Why is the use of talent management so important in today's environment?
Should there be a minimum education requirement for the meter reader job? Discuss.
What is your opinion of Sam's effort to upgrade the people in the organization?
What legal ramifications, if any, should Sam have considered?
Based on the information provided in this incident, what tasks would likely be included in the "Duties Performed" section? How would this affect the job specification section?
Was Charmagne considering the strategic nature of HR planning when she challenged Brian's "good news" forecast? Discuss.
How did the involvement in developing the corporate strategic plan assist Charmagne in challenging Brian?
Strategic planning at all levels of the organization can be divided into four steps. Which step in the strategic planning process did Brian violate?
Why is job analysis considered to be a basic HR tool?
Why does the HR manager need to be a strategic partner with top management?