Question 1

Successful firms neglect the needs of all stakeholders,and manage the organization in a manner which ensures its survival today,but protects its long-term competitiveness and sustainability going forward.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A potential near-term impact of this short-term management approach,referred to as "short-termism",is that organizations tend to increase their emphasis on talent management strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Maslow placed _________ needs at the highest level of his hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A)   self-actualization
B)   esteem
C)   deferred
D)   socialE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Employee benefits are part of compensation?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Once in the position,a new employee needs to be allowed time to understand their financial impact on the bottom line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The aspect of an employee's organization that Is composed of talented people is a core driver of their overall sense of accomplishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

"Approval,praise and recognition" is one of the fundamental things which managers can,and should,keep in mind when looking to work with,enhance the productivity of,and motivate their employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Position power is the power which a manager possesses as a result of his/her leadership competencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Maslow called the needs people have for security at work and at home:

Accepted Answer

A)   physiological needs.
B)   stability needs.
C)   insurance needs.
D)   safety needs.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

A potential near-term impact of this short-term management approach,referred to as "short-termism",is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Organizations tend to increase their emphasis on talent management strategies
B)   A focus on leadership and development
C)   Talent development costs viewed more as operational expense than capital investment
D)   A focus on long-term strategic and operational health
E)   Planning focuses on strategic plansF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Once in the position,a new employee needs to be allowed time to understand the culture of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Competitive skills are all about inspiring others to achieve identified levels of expectations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

To view people as willing to commit themselves without coercion is a behaviour exhibited by Theory Y managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Managers must think through the process and plan for the Managers must think through the process and plan for the selection of an employee in the same way as we look to purchase equipment and other valuable organizational assets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Technical and analytical skills are all about inspiring others to achieve identified levels of expectations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Once in the position,a new employee needs to be allowed time to understand all of the following,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   the culture of the organization
B)   the decision-making structure and process
C)   their financial impact on the bottom line
D)   the organization's customer base
E)   the operational processes driving the organization's products and services.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

The de-emphasis of long-term goal setting and talent development initiatives can,and often do,result in heightened organizational ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   disagreement
B)   silo mentality
C)   short-term expectations
D)   conflict
E)   divergenceF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 18

As with investment decisions relating to equipment and/or a building,the recruitment and development of an organization's human resource assets require a significant up-front investment on the part of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Approval,praise and recognition is the part of the TALENT motivational tool kit often cited as the most important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Non-health related fringe benefits are required by provincial legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Developing Your Business Structure and Culture

The aspect of an employee's organization that Is composed of talented people is a core driver of their overall sense of accomplishment.

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To view people as willing to commit themselves without coercion is a behaviour exhibited by Theory Y managers.

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Once in the position,a new employee needs to be allowed time to understand all of the following,EXCEPT:

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Once in the position,a new employee needs to be allowed time to understand their financial impact on the bottom line.

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Approval,praise and recognition is the part of the TALENT motivational tool kit often cited as the most important.

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Position power is the power which a manager possesses as a result of his/her leadership competencies.

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Technical and analytical skills are all about inspiring others to achieve identified levels of expectations.

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Non-health related fringe benefits are required by provincial legislation.

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Once in the position,a new employee needs to be allowed time to understand the culture of the organization.

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As with investment decisions relating to equipment and/or a building,the recruitment and development of an organization's human resource assets require a significant up-front investment on the part of an organization.

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Successful firms neglect the needs of all stakeholders,and manage the organization in a manner which ensures its survival today,but protects its long-term competitiveness and sustainability going forward.

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A potential near-term impact of this short-term management approach,referred to as "short-termism",is that organizations tend to increase their emphasis on talent management strategies.

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Employee benefits are part of compensation?

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A potential near-term impact of this short-term management approach,referred to as "short-termism",is:

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Maslow called the needs people have for security at work and at home:

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"Approval,praise and recognition" is one of the fundamental things which managers can,and should,keep in mind when looking to work with,enhance the productivity of,and motivate their employees.

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Competitive skills are all about inspiring others to achieve identified levels of expectations.

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Managers must think through the process and plan for the Managers must think through the process and plan for the selection of an employee in the same way as we look to purchase equipment and other valuable organizational assets.

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The de-emphasis of long-term goal setting and talent development initiatives can,and often do,result in heightened organizational ______.

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Maslow placed _________ needs at the highest level of his hierarchy.

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