Human Resources Management MGT 208 @ EGCC Lesson 14 Quiz Quiz Score: 20 out of 20

Question 1 Which of the following is an example of vertical alignment? A company seeks to be the low cost provider and adopts a Loyal Soldier HR strategy. Question 2 Organizations with human resource strategies that emphasize developing long-term relationships with highly skilled employees have been shown to be more effective than their competitors because they create more new products and services. True Question 3 An organization that has a selection process that focuses on hiring team players and employs a competitive merit pay performance appraisal process will be highly productive because it has horizontal alignment of its practices.! False Question 4 Which of the following describes recruiting methods likely to be used by an organization pursuing the Bargain Laborer HR strategy? Referrals, print advertising in newspapers, electronic advertising and public employment agencies. Question 5 Which characteristics of work design are not compatible with the Bargain Laborer HR strategy?! Autonomy is high and employees are encouraged to improve work processes. Question 6 Which of the following is an example of horizontal alignment?! A company seeking long-term committed employees offers health insurance and a retirement prog