Luke is working in the Human Resources department at a local amusement park. They want to have a 48 hour event to bring back the staffing levels to pre pandemic levels. Luke figured out low staffing is due to low compensation compared to  other companies. What role of HRM would this fall under?

I want to make sure that those I hire to work as a plumber are able to lift 50 pounds and have the dexterity to perform the tasks. I give them a series of tasks in the interview. What is this test known as?

What is the process where we do a detailed investigation on the tasks a person does in their job as it is tied to staffing, promotion, and performance appraisals?

Recently we have combined 2 coffee shop chains to reduce overhead and share resources. We are revisiting all of our processes to make sure our processes are effective as possible and lead to faster response times for our customers visiting our shops. We realize that the coffee machine is outdated and causing employee burns so we want to ensure that this is replaced to keep our employees safe. What would fall under in Ulrich’s HR model?

My main Benefits Administrator is going to be out for six weeks for an ACL surgery. I need to fill their spot during that time, but do not want a permanent employee. What type of recruiting strategy should I use?

Our local bookstore is struggling to stay afloat as Amazon and other bookstores worldwide can provide cheaper books than we can. Before we only had to worry about bookstores down the street, but now we have to worry about all bookstores across the world and we cannot afford to do pay raises or bonuses this year. What external factor is going impact HR?

I am hiring for my new Logistics company. I don’t have time to schedule individual interviews with my customer service representatives so I schedule applicants to come in and interview in groups of six. What type of interview is this?

Why do strategic plans fail?

Ella is working in the Human Resources department at a local amusement park. The executives are tired of having to train and hire employees every year and has asked Ella to compose a rewards program to keep the best employees. This would involve more pay and rewards for those who come back every year. Where does this fall under HR supporting the organization’s strategy? 

You work for a local construction company. Your healthcare plan requires you to pay up front and than your employer will reimburse you. What type of insurance is this?