Question 1

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage to consumers of the globalization trend among businesses?

Accepted Answer

A) increased costs of goods 
B) increased insurance costs 
C) higher labor union fees 
D) reduced job security 
A) increased costs of goods 
B) increased insurance costs 
C) higher labor union fees 
D) reduced job security

Question 2

HR managers who take SHRM certification exams are tested on all of the following areas EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) strategic management 
B) workforce planning 
C) information technology 
D) occupational health and safety 
A) strategic management 
B) workforce planning 
C) information technology 
D) occupational health and safety

Question 3

Which of the following responsibilities is shared by line managers and human resource managers in most firms?

Accepted Answer

A) preemployment testing 
B) benefits administration 
C) initial screening interviews 
D) performance appraisals 
A) preemployment testing 
B) benefits administration 
C) initial screening interviews 
D) performance appraisals

Question 4

Shelly,an HR manager,recently had a meeting with the production manager to determine if the firm's vacation policy was been strictly followed in the production department.Shelly was most likely performing a ________ function.

Accepted Answer

A) coordinative 
B) procedural 
C) staff 
D) line 
A) coordinative 
B) procedural 
C) staff 
D) line

Question 5

Explain the difference between line authority and staff authority.What type of authority do human resource managers have?

Accepted Answer

Authority is the right to make decisions

Question 6

In most organizations,human resource managers are categorized as ________,who assist and advise ________ in areas like recruiting,hiring,and compensation.

Accepted Answer

A) staff managers; line managers 
B) line managers; middle managers 
C) line managers; staff managers 
D) functional managers; staff managers 
A) staff managers; line managers 
B) line managers; middle managers 
C) line managers; staff managers 
D) functional managers; staff managers

Question 7

The evidence used in evidence-based human resource management may come from actual measurements,existing data,or critically evaluated research studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A key concept of the textbook is that effective human resource management practices add measurable value to an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The vice president of marketing tells a marketing manager to prepare a presentation by the end of the week.The vice president is most likely exercising which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) staff authority 
B) procedural authority 
C) line authority 
D) functional authority 
A) staff authority 
B) procedural authority 
C) line authority 
D) functional authority

Question 10

Gerard is authorized to direct the work of subordinates and is responsible for accomplishing the organization's tasks.Gerard is most likely a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) training specialist 
B) staff manager 
C) line manager 
D) recruiter 
A) training specialist 
B) staff manager 
C) line manager 
D) recruiter

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage to consumers of the globalization trend among businesses?

HR managers who take SHRM certification exams are tested on all of the following areas EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following responsibilities is shared by line managers and human resource managers in most firms?

Shelly,an HR manager,recently had a meeting with the production manager to determine if the firm's vacation policy was been strictly followed in the production department.Shelly was most likely performing a ________ function.

Explain the difference between line authority and staff authority.What type of authority do human resource managers have?

In most organizations,human resource managers are categorized as ,who assist and advise in areas like recruiting,hiring,and compensation.

The evidence used in evidence-based human resource management may come from actual measurements,existing data,or critically evaluated research studies.

A key concept of the textbook is that effective human resource management practices add measurable value to an organization.

The vice president of marketing tells a marketing manager to prepare a presentation by the end of the week.The vice president is most likely exercising which of the following?

Gerard is authorized to direct the work of subordinates and is responsible for accomplishing the organization's tasks.Gerard is most likely a ________.

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics and Employee Rights and Discipline

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Safety and Health

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Entrepreneurial Firms

Filters

Exam 1: Introduction to Human Resource Management

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage to consumers of the globalization trend among businesses?

HR managers who take SHRM certification exams are tested on all of the following areas EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following responsibilities is shared by line managers and human resource managers in most firms?

Shelly,an HR manager,recently had a meeting with the production manager to determine if the firm's vacation policy was been strictly followed in the production department.Shelly was most likely performing a ________ function.

Explain the difference between line authority and staff authority.What type of authority do human resource managers have?

In most organizations,human resource managers are categorized as ________,who assist and advise ________ in areas like recruiting,hiring,and compensation.

The evidence used in evidence-based human resource management may come from actual measurements,existing data,or critically evaluated research studies.

A key concept of the textbook is that effective human resource management practices add measurable value to an organization.

The vice president of marketing tells a marketing manager to prepare a presentation by the end of the week.The vice president is most likely exercising which of the following?

Gerard is authorized to direct the work of subordinates and is responsible for accomplishing the organization's tasks.Gerard is most likely a ________.

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics and Employee Rights and Discipline

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Safety and Health

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Entrepreneurial Firms

Filters

In most organizations,human resource managers are categorized as ,who assist and advise in areas like recruiting,hiring,and compensation.