What would be the first step in HR forecasting once an organization has identified its organizational goals,objectives,and plans?

A) to examine data from a variety of perspectives
B) to determine the overall demand requirements for personnel (i.e. ,what staff are needed,when,and where)
C) to assess in-house skills and other internal supply characteristics
D) to determine the net demand requirements that must be met from external environmental supply sources

Assume that your nominal wage was fixed at $15 an hour, and the price index rose from 100 to 105. In this case, your real wage has

A) decreased to $10.
B) increased to $15.75.
C) decreased to $14.29.
D) increased to $20.

If the contract rate exceeds the effective rate

A) Contract rate
B) Effective rate
C) Bond discount
D) Bond premium
E) Bond
F) Bond indenture
G) Principal

In developing a compensation strategy,the two key questions that must be addressed are: "How much is to be paid?" and "When should it be paid?"

Which of the following will most likely qualify for unemployment compensation benefits?

A) A new college graduate who cannot find work despite a desperate job search
B) An unemployed coal miner who has been receiving benefits for the past six months
C) A former retail clerk who quit her job because the boss was too demanding
D) A spot welder who has just gotten his first "pink slip" in the mail after ten years of continuous employment
E) An accountant who was fired from his last position for drinking alcohol on the job

When should the direct approach be used if responding to a request for information or action?

A) When you want to include resale information
B) When you need to deny a request
C) When follow-up will be needed
D) When you want the reader to feel favorably about doing business with you
E) When the expected answer is yes,or otherwise straightforward