UMUC HRMD630 midterm exam Latest
1.) A software company has a high turnover rate. What staffing strategy would be
most appropriate?
A) hiring people with the potential to be promoted over a period of years
B) hiring people quickly even if their skills are not as high as required
C) slowing down the hiring process to try to find better recruits
D) filling vacancies quickly with people who are able to perform with minimal job
training
2.) An FTE is defined as:
A) a full-time equivalent employee
B) an independent contractor working at least 36 hours per week
C) an applicant that is searching for work on a full time basis
C) a plan for recruiting full-time workers
3.) Janson Engineering has found it difficult to recruit experienced project managers
to lead its many projects. Which of the following would be a proactive action that may
help close current and future gaps?
A) adjusting the mix of employees versus contractors
B) working with local universities and colleges to create courses that focus on project
management skills
C) source candidates from similar industries with project management skills
D) all of the above
E) A & B only
4.) Which of the following is not a step in workforce planning?
A) look at internal and external factors to estimate job demand
1.) A software company has a high turnover rate. What staffing strategy would be
most appropriate?
A) hiring people with the potential to be promoted over a period of years
B) hiring people quickly even if their skills are not as high as required
C) slowing down the hiring process to try to find better recruits
D) filling vacancies quickly with people who are able to perform with minimal job
training
2.) An FTE is defined as:
A) a full-time equivalent employee
B) an independent contractor working at least 36 hours per week
C) an applicant that is searching for work on a full time basis
C) a plan for recruiting full-time workers
3.) Janson Engineering has found it difficult to recruit experienced project managers
to lead its many projects. Which of the following would be a proactive action that may
help close current and future gaps?
A) adjusting the mix of employees versus contractors
B) working with local universities and colleges to create courses that focus on project
management skills
C) source candidates from similar industries with project management skills
D) all of the above
E) A & B only
4.) Which of the following is not a step in workforce planning?
A) look at internal and external factors to estimate job demand
