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Question 41
Which statistical technique is commonly used in HR forecasting to determine future staffing needs based on historical data?
a) Regression analysis
b) SWOT analysis
c) Delphi method
d) Judgmental forecasting
Correct Answer: a) Regression analysis
Explanation: Regression analysis uses historical data to identify patterns and relationships between variables, helping HR forecast future staffing needs based on trends in the workforce.
Question 42
What is the main advantage of using off-site training programs?
a) It allows employees to train without distractions
b) It reduces the cost of training
c) It increases employee retention rates
d) It provides more on-the-job training opportunities
Correct Answer: a) It allows employees to train without distractions
Explanation: Off-site training removes employees from their daily work environment, minimizing distractions and allowing them to focus solely on learning new skills or information.
Question 43
Which type of environment includes factors beyond the organization’s control, such as technological changes and competition?
a) Internal environment
b) External environment
c) Cultural environment
d) Structural environment
Correct Answer: b) External environment
Explanation: The external environment includes factors such as changes in technology, competition, and legislation, which the organization cannot control but must adapt to.
Question 44
Which HR practice involves setting clear performance goals and holding employees accountable for achieving them?
a) Micromanagement
b) Performance management
c) Participative management
d) Employee engagement
Correct Answer: b) Performance management
Explanation: Performance management focuses on establishing clear performance expectations and measuring progress toward goals, ensuring accountability for achieving desired results.
Question 45
What law ensures reemployment rights for individuals who leave their jobs to serve in the military?
a) Civil Rights Act of 1964
b) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
c) Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
d) Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Correct Answer: c) Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
Explanation: USERRA protects the reemployment rights of military service members who return to civilian jobs after serving, ensuring they are not disadvantaged in their employment.
Question 46
What compensation method offers employees additional financial benefits, such as housing or company cars?
a) Fixed pay
b) Perquisites
c) Gainsharing
d) Stock options
Correct Answer: b) Perquisites
Explanation: Perquisites, or perks, are additional financial benefits provided to employees, often as part of an executive compensation package, and may include housing, vehicles, or club memberships.
Question 47
Which performance appraisal method involves ranking employees from best to worst based on overall performance?
a) Behaviorally anchored rating scale (BARS)
b) Straight ranking method
c) Paired comparison method
d) Narrative essay method
Correct Answer: b) Enhanced security for data in transit
Explanation: A VPN (Virtual Private Network) encrypts internet traffic, enhancing security for data transmitted over potentially insecure networks.
Question 48
Which type of incentive plan links employees’ compensation to company profits, distributing a percentage of profits to employees?
a) Stock options
b) Gainsharing
c) Profit-sharing
d) Cash bonus
Correct Answer: c) Profit-sharing
Explanation: Profit-sharing plans distribute a portion of the company's profits to employees, typically in the form of a bonus, aligning employees' financial rewards with the organization's success.
Question 49
Which HR forecasting method relies on the opinions and knowledge of experts to make future predictions?
a) Time-series analysis
b) Nominal grouping technique
c) Qualitative forecasting
d) Statistical projections
Correct Answer: c) Qualitative forecasting
Explanation: Qualitative forecasting uses expert opinions rather than mathematical data models to predict future events, making it useful in situations where past data is limited or irrelevant.
Question 50
Which act requires employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons?
a) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
b) Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
c) Civil Rights Act of 1964
d) Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
Correct Answer: a) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Explanation: The FMLA requires employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for eligible employees for family or medical reasons, including childbirth, adoption, or serious health conditions.
