Test Your Knowledge

The Flexible Workplace (Course W2)

Instructions: Choose an answer for each question and then click on the "Get Results" button at the end of the quiz.

1. What is one main element of a total rewards strategy?
A. Work-life
B. Flexible work arrangements
C. Work redesign
D. Career flexibility

2. What value does a work-life strategy bring to an organization?
A. Puts business needs ahead of individual employee needs
B. Aligns the organization’ mission and philosophy with the HR strategy
C. Aligns with and supports the organization's philosophy, mission and vision
D. Ensures business demands are met through individually aligned goals

3. How can root causes be identified?
A. Examining answers to open-ended questions on surveys
B. Requesting a telecommuting policy
C. Observing that employees are frequently leaving early
D. Asking senior management

4. What is one method for scanning the external environment?
A. Assess the organizational culture
B. Benchmark other organizations
C. Have employees take a readiness-for-change survey
D. Look at the organization�s current flexibility policies and procedures

5. What is one main component of the business case?
A. Production goals of competitors
B. Temporary fixes to address an immediate need
C. Discovery results
D. Evaluation data

6. Which of the following should be included in a flexibility plan?
A. An overview of the workforce
B. Detailed policies and procedures
C. A mandate for manager participation
D. Leadership commitment and involvement

7. Which of the following may need to be considered when designing and implementing a flextime solution?
A. Benefits policies
B. Compensation practices
C. Ensuring adequate coverage
D. Paid time off policies

8. Which of the following must be considered before implementing a telecommuting solution?
A. The number of exempt versus non-exempt employees at the organization
B. Paid time off policies
C. The human resources information system (HRIS)
D. Data security and equipment support

9. Which of the following is most accurate when gathering feedback to evaluate the flexibility solution?
A. Data should be gathered over time
B. Data gathered should focus on work redesign
C. Data gathered should focus on HR turnover statistics
D. Data gathered should support the solution objectives

10. What is the best method to use when presenting evaluation data that may appear negative or be contradictory?
A. Newsletters
B. Verbal communication
C. Human resources Web site
D. Personal stories and testimonials

The Test Your Knowledge questions are intended to provide a small sample of the information covered in a particular course. Passing this test should not be considered an indicator that you also will pass the related certification exam.No portion of this document may be reproduced in any form without express written permission from WorldatWork. Copyright 2007 WorldatWork.

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