D354 TALENT ACQUISITION LESSON 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
workforce assessment - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅organizational strategy comprised of all the processes,
tools, and systems to make effective decisions concerning work structure and job design, as well as the
selection criteria and performance expectations for the individuals working in those jobs
employee life cycle (ELC) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅process comprised of job recruitment, selection and
hiring, performance management, training and development, and, ultimately, the conclusion of
employment
what is critical to the function of all HR areas according to Carrie Picardi? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅job
analysis
work - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅relevant and strategic collection of tasks and responsibilities that are
performed for a specific purpose and outcome
task - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅activity requiring some combination of cognitive and physical performance
resulting in a specific output
why should a job exist? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅enables an employee to perform the tasks and
activities in a systematic way that produces targeted outcomes that, in turn, contribute to the
achievement of organizational goals and objectives
scientific management - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅concept developed by Frederick Taylor that emphasized
worker efficiency and productivity through job design
management by objectives (MBO) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅concept developed by Peter Drucker to
facilitate the alignment of organizational objectives with worker tasks, goals, and performance
outcomes
how does MBO help employees? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅they will be more engaged and motivated to
perform at a high level when they are involved in setting their own work goals and understand how their
day-to-day work actually impacts the organization in meeting its overall objectives
ANSWERS
workforce assessment - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅organizational strategy comprised of all the processes,
tools, and systems to make effective decisions concerning work structure and job design, as well as the
selection criteria and performance expectations for the individuals working in those jobs
employee life cycle (ELC) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅process comprised of job recruitment, selection and
hiring, performance management, training and development, and, ultimately, the conclusion of
employment
what is critical to the function of all HR areas according to Carrie Picardi? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅job
analysis
work - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅relevant and strategic collection of tasks and responsibilities that are
performed for a specific purpose and outcome
task - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅activity requiring some combination of cognitive and physical performance
resulting in a specific output
why should a job exist? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅enables an employee to perform the tasks and
activities in a systematic way that produces targeted outcomes that, in turn, contribute to the
achievement of organizational goals and objectives
scientific management - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅concept developed by Frederick Taylor that emphasized
worker efficiency and productivity through job design
management by objectives (MBO) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅concept developed by Peter Drucker to
facilitate the alignment of organizational objectives with worker tasks, goals, and performance
outcomes
how does MBO help employees? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅they will be more engaged and motivated to
perform at a high level when they are involved in setting their own work goals and understand how their
day-to-day work actually impacts the organization in meeting its overall objectives
