Question 1

If people believe their rights are being violated, they have the right to a fair and impartial hearing. This reflects the basic human right to

Accepted Answer

A)  lifetime employment. 
B)  privacy. 
C)  due process. 
D)  free consent. 
E)  freedom of conscience. 
A)  lifetime employment. 
B)  privacy. 
C)  due process. 
D)  free consent. 
E)  freedom of conscience.

Question 2

Jayden, a manager, is rigid with his employees and does not allow them to voice their opinions or criticisms about their superiors. On the other hand, Tonya, another manager at the same firm, encourages her subordinates to communicate with her openly. Which statement uses basic rights to argue in favor of Tonya's practice over that of Jayden's?

Accepted Answer

A)  It enables Tonya to keep a tab on the grapevine communication in the company. 
B)  It engages the employees in expressing constructive criticisms and opinions. 
C)  It reduces the possibility of any whistle blowers in the company. 
D)  It enhances the chances of more employees being promoted. 
E)  It curbs the privacy and confidential requirements of an employee. 
A)  It enables Tonya to keep a tab on the grapevine communication in the company. 
B)  It engages the employees in expressing constructive criticisms and opinions. 
C)  It reduces the possibility of any whistle blowers in the company. 
D)  It enhances the chances of more employees being promoted. 
E)  It curbs the privacy and confidential requirements of an employee.

Question 3

A human resource professional of a company exhibits the competency of business acumen when he or she

Accepted Answer

A)  acquires knowledge of other cultures. 
B)  responds to reports of unethical conduct. 
C)  applies statistical knowledge to understand data. 
D)  applies knowledge of how the functions of HR contribute to business success. 
E)  uses HR technology correctly. 
A)  acquires knowledge of other cultures. 
B)  responds to reports of unethical conduct. 
C)  applies statistical knowledge to understand data. 
D)  applies knowledge of how the functions of HR contribute to business success. 
E)  uses HR technology correctly.

Question 4

Chris, the director of operations, strongly believes that human resource management (HRM) is critical to the success of organizations. Jamie, the CFO of the organization, opposes Chris' view because she thinks HRM is an unnecessary expense for the company. Which statement weakens Jamie's belief?

Accepted Answer

A)  HRM is highly substitutable and interchangeable. 
B)  HRM is easily available for all companies to utilize. 
C)  HRM helps an organization imitate human resources at a high-performing competitor. 
D)  HRM ensures that persons with high levels of the needed skills and knowledge are easily found. 
E)  HRM is indispensable for building a competitive advantage. 
A)  HRM is highly substitutable and interchangeable. 
B)  HRM is easily available for all companies to utilize. 
C)  HRM helps an organization imitate human resources at a high-performing competitor. 
D)  HRM ensures that persons with high levels of the needed skills and knowledge are easily found. 
E)  HRM is indispensable for building a competitive advantage.

Question 5

Some of the employees of MYV Services are unhappy with their supervisor's comments and remarks. They feel they are being unduly discriminated against by the supervisor, and so they turn to the HR department for help. Addressing such problems is a part of the HR function of

Accepted Answer

A)  recruitment and selection. 
B)  employee relations. 
C)  training and development of employees. 
D)  performance management. 
E)  planning and administration of pay and benefits. 
A)  recruitment and selection. 
B)  employee relations. 
C)  training and development of employees. 
D)  performance management. 
E)  planning and administration of pay and benefits.

Question 6

Explain human resource planning and evidence-based HR. How do these concepts help HR in supporting an organization's strategy?

Accepted Answer

Human resource planning involves identif

Question 7

When Grant Incorporated, a travel insurance company, decided to introduce new goals for its internal management, there was a rift regarding what should be implemented. Group A emphasized short-term goals that would benefit the company, while Group B believed in introducing policies that would create more mutually beneficial relationships with client businesses, such as major airlines. Which result would prove Group B's decision to be ideal?

Accepted Answer

A)  rival businesses going bankrupt due to a slow economy 
B)  an increase of quarterly bonuses offered to executives 
C)  studies showing a rise in the number of consumers looking to take a vacation 
D)  an increase of airline customers purchasing Grant Incorporated's insurance 
E)  a steady decline of unhappy employees at Ulysses Corp. due to new healthcare benefits 
A)  rival businesses going bankrupt due to a slow economy 
B)  an increase of quarterly bonuses offered to executives 
C)  studies showing a rise in the number of consumers looking to take a vacation 
D)  an increase of airline customers purchasing Grant Incorporated's insurance 
E)  a steady decline of unhappy employees at Ulysses Corp. due to new healthcare benefits

Question 8

Which statement is true of ethics in human resource management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evidence shows that HRM practices are invariably ethical. 
B)  The general public has a positive perception of the ethical conduct of U.S. businesses. 
C)  HR managers must view employees as having basic rights. 
D)  Most managers have a positive perception of the ethical conduct of U.S. businesses. 
E)  Most people believe that individuals apply values they hold in their personal lives to their professional activities. 
A)  Evidence shows that HRM practices are invariably ethical. 
B)  The general public has a positive perception of the ethical conduct of U.S. businesses. 
C)  HR managers must view employees as having basic rights. 
D)  Most managers have a positive perception of the ethical conduct of U.S. businesses. 
E)  Most people believe that individuals apply values they hold in their personal lives to their professional activities.

Question 9

At ICS Inc., a company that deals in software products, employees regularly complain about the lack of clarity regarding the tasks they are required to perform. Often there are two employees working on overlapping tasks, while some tasks are not designated to any employee. Though employees are satisfied with the pay and work culture, this aspect of their work environment has led to a lot of conflict in the workplace. From the information provided, this complaint of the employees can be closely linked to which HR function?

Accepted Answer

A)  compliance with laws 
B)  analysis and design of work 
C)  compensation and benefits 
D)  maintenance of employee relations 
E)  recruitment and selection 
A)  compliance with laws 
B)  analysis and design of work 
C)  compensation and benefits 
D)  maintenance of employee relations 
E)  recruitment and selection

Question 10

The vast majority of HRM professionals have a college degree.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to the SHRM competency model, which competency is part of the interpersonal cluster?

Accepted Answer

A)  leadership 
B)  human resource expertise 
C)  business acumen 
D)  critical evaluation 
E)  global and cultural effectiveness 
A)  leadership 
B)  human resource expertise 
C)  business acumen 
D)  critical evaluation 
E)  global and cultural effectiveness

Question 12

Holly is a member of the human resource department at Invert Corp. Setting a goal to enhance the firm's strategy, Holly works to attain it by understanding the current human resources. Through a series of surveys, interviews, and observations, she learns what talents the various departments of Invert Corp. are currently in need of, and attracts new human resources according to those requirements. What kind of HRM responsibility does this example illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  HRM's responsibility to handle administrative tasks 
B)  HRM's responsibility to serve as a strategic partner 
C)  HRM's responsibility to carry out transactions 
D)  HRM's responsibility to develop effective systems 
E)  HRM's responsibility to answer questions 
A)  HRM's responsibility to handle administrative tasks 
B)  HRM's responsibility to serve as a strategic partner 
C)  HRM's responsibility to carry out transactions 
D)  HRM's responsibility to develop effective systems 
E)  HRM's responsibility to answer questions

Question 13

How do human resources professionals provide an organization with a sustainable competitive advantage?

Accepted Answer

A)  They manage commonly available resources. 
B)  They help the organization do what competitors are doing. 
C)  They keep the organization focused on the short term. 
D)  They hire high-quality employees who provide a needed service as they perform many critical functions. 
E)  They hire employees who are very enthusiastic despite lacking job experience and training. 
A)  They manage commonly available resources. 
B)  They help the organization do what competitors are doing. 
C)  They keep the organization focused on the short term. 
D)  They hire high-quality employees who provide a needed service as they perform many critical functions. 
E)  They hire employees who are very enthusiastic despite lacking job experience and training.

Question 14

What is the impact of planning and administering pay and benefits on an organization?

Accepted Answer

Administering pay and benefits is anothe

Question 15

Which of Kant's basic human rights is violated when a supervisor requires an employee to do something that is unsafe or environmentally damaging, in spite of the employee clearly objecting to the order?

Accepted Answer

A)  right of freedom of speech 
B)  right of equal opportunity employment 
C)  right to due process 
D)  right of freedom of conscience 
E)  right of privacy 
A)  right of freedom of speech 
B)  right of equal opportunity employment 
C)  right to due process 
D)  right of freedom of conscience 
E)  right of privacy

Question 16

What is the difference between training and development of employees?

Accepted Answer

Training is a planned effort to enable e

Question 17

Which responsibility is specifically associated with the HR function of employee relations?

Accepted Answer

A)  conducting attitude surveys 
B)  analyzing work 
C)  creating HR information systems 
D)  planning and forecasting human resources 
E)  creating a job design 
A)  conducting attitude surveys 
B)  analyzing work 
C)  creating HR information systems 
D)  planning and forecasting human resources 
E)  creating a job design

Question 18

The role of an HR generalist is essentially limited to recruitment and selection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which statement best describes companies that are ethical and successful?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are solely concerned about the benefits of the company while making business decisions. 
B)  The owners most often assume responsibility for the actions of the company, rather than the employees. 
C)  They are less concerned about the interests of the people involved in the business. 
D)  Their main aim is to maximize profits in all their transactions. 
E)  They have a sense of purpose and vision that the employees value and use in their day-to-day work. 
A)  They are solely concerned about the benefits of the company while making business decisions. 
B)  The owners most often assume responsibility for the actions of the company, rather than the employees. 
C)  They are less concerned about the interests of the people involved in the business. 
D)  Their main aim is to maximize profits in all their transactions. 
E)  They have a sense of purpose and vision that the employees value and use in their day-to-day work.

Question 20

The supervisors in an organization play a key role in employee relations because they are most often the voice of management for the employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

If people believe their rights are being violated, they have the right to a fair and impartial hearing. This reflects the basic human right to

A human resource professional of a company exhibits the competency of business acumen when he or she

Chris, the director of operations, strongly believes that human resource management (HRM) is critical to the success of organizations. Jamie, the CFO of the organization, opposes Chris' view because she thinks HRM is an unnecessary expense for the company. Which statement weakens Jamie's belief?

Some of the employees of MYV Services are unhappy with their supervisor's comments and remarks. They feel they are being unduly discriminated against by the supervisor, and so they turn to the HR department for help. Addressing such problems is a part of the HR function of

Explain human resource planning and evidence-based HR. How do these concepts help HR in supporting an organization's strategy?

Which statement is true of ethics in human resource management?

The vast majority of HRM professionals have a college degree.

According to the SHRM competency model, which competency is part of the interpersonal cluster?

How do human resources professionals provide an organization with a sustainable competitive advantage?

What is the impact of planning and administering pay and benefits on an organization?

Which of Kant's basic human rights is violated when a supervisor requires an employee to do something that is unsafe or environmentally damaging, in spite of the employee clearly objecting to the order?

What is the difference between training and development of employees?

Which responsibility is specifically associated with the HR function of employee relations?

The role of an HR generalist is essentially limited to recruitment and selection.

Which statement best describes companies that are ethical and successful?

The supervisors in an organization play a key role in employee relations because they are most often the voice of management for the employees.

Trends in Human Resource Management

Providing Equal Employment Opportunity and a Safe Workplace

Analyzing Work and Designing Jobs

Planning for and Recruiting Human Resources

Selecting Employees and Placing Them in Jobs

Training Employees

Developing Employees for Future Success

Creating and Maintaining High-Performance Organizations

Managing Employees Performance

Separating and Retaining Employees

Establishing a Pay Structure

Recognizing Employee Contributions With Pay

Providing Employee Benefits

Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations

Managing Human Resources Globally

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Exam 1: Managing Human Resources

If people believe their rights are being violated, they have the right to a fair and impartial hearing. This reflects the basic human right to

A human resource professional of a company exhibits the competency of business acumen when he or she

Chris, the director of operations, strongly believes that human resource management (HRM) is critical to the success of organizations. Jamie, the CFO of the organization, opposes Chris' view because she thinks HRM is an unnecessary expense for the company. Which statement weakens Jamie's belief?

Some of the employees of MYV Services are unhappy with their supervisor's comments and remarks. They feel they are being unduly discriminated against by the supervisor, and so they turn to the HR department for help. Addressing such problems is a part of the HR function of

Explain human resource planning and evidence-based HR. How do these concepts help HR in supporting an organization's strategy?

Which statement is true of ethics in human resource management?

The vast majority of HRM professionals have a college degree.

According to the SHRM competency model, which competency is part of the interpersonal cluster?

How do human resources professionals provide an organization with a sustainable competitive advantage?

What is the impact of planning and administering pay and benefits on an organization?

Which of Kant's basic human rights is violated when a supervisor requires an employee to do something that is unsafe or environmentally damaging, in spite of the employee clearly objecting to the order?

What is the difference between training and development of employees?

Which responsibility is specifically associated with the HR function of employee relations?

The role of an HR generalist is essentially limited to recruitment and selection.

Which statement best describes companies that are ethical and successful?

The supervisors in an organization play a key role in employee relations because they are most often the voice of management for the employees.

Trends in Human Resource Management

Providing Equal Employment Opportunity and a Safe Workplace

Analyzing Work and Designing Jobs

Planning for and Recruiting Human Resources

Selecting Employees and Placing Them in Jobs

Training Employees

Developing Employees for Future Success

Creating and Maintaining High-Performance Organizations

Managing Employees Performance

Separating and Retaining Employees

Establishing a Pay Structure

Recognizing Employee Contributions With Pay

Providing Employee Benefits

Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations

Managing Human Resources Globally

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