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Neo Pharmaceuticals and Ayurva Medicines combined their businesses to create a new company,Ayurva Pharmaceuticals Inc.This is an example of a(n) _____.


A) acquisition
B) takeover
C) partnership
D) strategic alliance
E) merger

F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

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When an organization undertakes a complete review of its critical work processes to make them more efficient in an effort to deliver higher quality,it is engaging in:


A) outsourcing.
B) offshoring.
C) reengineering.
D) greenfield venturing.
E) codetermining.

F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

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Define electronic human resource management (e-HRM).List the applications of social networking tools employed by organizations to assist human resource management.

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When large U.S.software companies open facilities in developing countries to take advantage of the highly skilled labor available there at lower pay rates,they are engaging in:


A) consolidation.
B) nationalization.
C) crowdsourcing.
D) codetermining.
E) offshoring.

F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

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_____ refers to the intentional practice of changing jobs frequently.


A) Job hopping
B) Moonlighting
C) Job enlargement
D) Job enrichment
E) Freelancing

F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

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A downsizing strategy at Archer Corp.has resulted in negative stock returns and lower profitability following the layoffs.Which of the following best explains the reason for these negative results at Archer?


A) Downsizing tends to distinguish good performers from poor performers rather than eliminating an entire group of employees.
B) Downsizing demands the HR department have a third-party vendor provide services, which results in lower revenues.
C) Downsizing conducts a complete review of the organization's critical work processes, which results in heavy expenditures.
D) The HRM of a firm is not authorized to provide downsized employees with outplacement services to help them find new jobs.
E) When labor costs fall after a downsizing, sales per employee also tend to fall.

F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

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Most organizations are looking for educational achievements to find employees who can handle a variety of responsibilities,interact with customers,and think creatively.

A) True
B) False

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If two firms in one industry join to hold a greater share of the industry,it will be referred to as a(n) _____.


A) consolidation
B) takeover
C) acquisition
D) conglomerate
E) assimilation

F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

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A New York City-based company shifts its warehouses and operations to a low rent area that is 50 miles away from the city.This is an example of offshoring.

A) True
B) False

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Total quality management proposes that every employee in the organization receive training in quality.

A) True
B) False

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The external labor market consists of:


A) contract workers in the organization.
B) current employees of the organization.
C) individuals who are actively seeking employment.
D) employees who have direct contact with customers.
E) employees of the immediate competitors of the organization.

F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

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Skilled knowledge workers generally do not have job opportunities in a slow economy.

A) True
B) False

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Employers' support for immigration to the United States can be attributed to the fact that:


A) there is lack of adequate technology in the country.
B) undocumented immigration is not taken seriously by the U.S. government.
C) qualified technical workers are scarce in the United States.
D) there is increased support from the government.
E) U.S. workers are not open to innovation.

F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

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What is outsourcing? What are the trends in human resource (HR)outsourcing?

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M&B Textiles Inc.,a garment manufacturing company,implements a new technology to improve the speed of its production process.To implement the new technology effectively,the company decides to train its employees on how to use this new process.The company also implements new quality checks and efficiency measures to reduce costs of production,while delivering better quality products.This process of making changes to vital company technology to make it more efficient is known as _____.


A) outsourcing
B) codetermining
C) downsizing
D) hedging
E) reengineering

F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

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What is a human resource information system (HRIS)? How does it help HR professionals?

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According to the core values of total quality management:


A) the progress of employees should be measured through self-evaluation.
B) external customers should not be given any importance while developing any process.
C) only key personnel should receive training in quality.
D) errors in a product or service should be prevented before occurrence.
E) internal customers should be valued more than external customers.

F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

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What is a human resource (HR) dashboard?


A) It is a messaging system used by HR managers to communicate with employees.
B) It is a display of how the company is performing on specific HR metrics.
C) It is a tool used to measure the profitability and growth rate of the organization.
D) It is a computer system used to acquire and distribute information about work schedules and job duties.
E) It is a system used to store, analyze, and process the information regarding the levels of demand and inventory.

F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

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Identify the correct statement regarding the composition of the U.S.labor force during the period 2012-2022.


A) The labor force is expected to grow at a greater rate than at any other time in U.S. history.
B) The largest proportion of the labor force is expected to be in the 16- to 25-year age group.
C) The number of workers under 40 years of age will exceed the number of workers 40 years of age or older.
D) Despite a small increase in the number of young workers, the overall workforce will be aging.
E) The total cost of labor in the United States would considerably decrease.

F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

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Lewis Corp.,an automobile manufacturer,purchases Vision Inc.,a company that produces auto parts and accessories.This scenario exemplifies a(n) _____.


A) consolidation
B) partnership
C) acquisition
D) joint venture
E) strategic alliance

F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

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