MBA605 “ Exam #1 “ Spring II, 2015 4/1/15 Essay “ Each of the three (3) questions below is worth 50 points for a total of 150 points. Explain your position and rationale fully on each with specifics/examples from class, the textbook and/or your personal knowledge, research and experience. You should be able to fully articulate your response to each question in no more than one (1) page. Professional writing skills and a persuasive business presentation will count. Your responses are due in Live Text under œexam 1 by 10:00pm Wednesday 4/1/15. Good luck! 1. Define and explain the three (3) key/core competencies needed by Human Resource professionals to become viewed as full business partners? Rank the three (3) in the order you believe most important and discuss the rationale behind your rankings. 2. Identify and explain four (4) different types of pre-employment tests utilized to determine qualifications and œfit of prospective employees. Discuss the traits each test measures and specifically the type of jobs and candidates each would be most appropriate for applicants. 3. Describe and explain what œSMART means in relation to building a successful MBO performance program? Outline an MBO program for a specific position(s) utilizing SMART measures and/or metrics.