module 5 Flashcards

(19 cards)

1
Q

forecasting is:

A

ascertain supply and demand for various types of hr, predict where future labor short and surplus will be

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2
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determining labor demand may use ____

A

statistical models like leading indicator

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3
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internal labor supply analyzes

A

how many ppl currently in job

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4
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transitional matricies show

A

proportion (or
number) of employees in different job categories
at different times

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5
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transition matrix shows:

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where did they go and where did they come from (row-go), ( colmm- come from)

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6
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what happens with downsizing:

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reduces labor costs, imediate sucess on reucing costs but negative effect on org effectiveness, motivational levels drop

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7
Q

baby boomers are delaying____

A

retirement

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8
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most widepread means of eliminating labor shortage is

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temp workers and independent contractors

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9
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outsourcing is

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using outside org for a broad set of sources

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10
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offhshoring is:

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outsourcing where jobs leave one
country and go to another.

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11
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h2-a visa

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seasonal work, mostly agriculture

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12
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h1- b via

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highly skilled workers

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13
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workforce utilization review is seen as

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unfair to non minority groups

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14
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what are the three areas of recruitment

A

persoonal policies, recruitment sources, recruiters chracteristics and behavior

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15
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diff between internal vs ecternal recuiting

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job security

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16
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Lead-the-market” approach to pay

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Paying higher-than-current-market wages

17
Q

State employment office(public)

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Primarily serve blue-collar market

18
Q

Private agencies

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serve white collar mostly