Question 1

Which of the following BEST identifies the stages in the strategic planning process ?

Options :

A : Mission & Vision -> Determine Strategic Issues by performing a Gap Analysis, SWOT Analysis, & Benchmarking -> Strategy Formulation -> Strategy Implementation -> Evaluation & Control

B : Strategy Development -> Strategy Formulation -> Strategy Implementation -> Strategy Evaluation

C : Mission & Objectives -> Strategy Formulation -> Environmental scanning -> Strategy Implementation -> Evaluation & Control

D : Mission & Objectives -> Determine Action Plans -> Strategy Implementation -> Evaluation & Control

Answer: A

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a potential reason for geographic differentials in pay?

Options :

A : Different cost of living standards

B : Incentive to attract akilled workers to an area, which normally has rain for 80% of the year

C : Existence of a large group of minorities in the area

D : Incentive to attract workers to a foreign country

Answer: C

Question 3

The HR Director of a multinational, U.S. based company is proposing a staffing plan where foreign office are staffed with as many third country nationals as possible instead of expatriates. Which of the following is an advantage to utilizing third country nationals vs. expatriates to fill international assignments?

Options :

A : Helps to create a truly global workforce

B : Helps solve specific problems to meet specific needs

C : Facilitates global integration and standardization

D : Helps to develop a pool of global executives

Answer: A

Question 4

What is a disadvantage of the divisional departmentalization ?

Options :

A : Focus is too narrow

B : Inefficient use of human resources

C : Disregards broader organizational considerations

D : Unity of command is lost

Answer: B

Question 5

You are a HR Professional for your organization and you're preparing your team for a series of interviews. You want the team to be familiar with the validity types you'll use and encourage in the series of interviews. One of the requirements for the open position is that the candidates are fluent in both English and Spanish. This is based on the high performers among current employees that have this trait. This is an example of what type of validity?

Options :

A : Criterion-related validity

B : Predictive validity

C : Construct-related validity

D : Content validity

Answer: A

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