Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Authority is the right to make decisions

Question 2

Which of the following best defines line authority?

Accepted Answer

A) management over a small staff in a public firm 
B) management with flexible decision-making powers 
C) a manager's right to advise other managers or employees 
D) a manager's right to issue orders to other managers or employees 
A) management over a small staff in a public firm 
B) management with flexible decision-making powers 
C) a manager's right to advise other managers or employees 
D) a manager's right to issue orders to other managers or employees

Question 3

About what percentage of all job openings are now posted online?

Accepted Answer

A) 15% 
B) 35% 
C) 50% 
D) 70% 
A) 15% 
B) 35% 
C) 50% 
D) 70%

Question 4

The SHRM human resource manager competencies include ethical practice, business acumen, and relationship management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The basic functions of the management process include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) planning 
B) organizing 
C) outsourcing 
D) leading 
A) planning 
B) organizing 
C) outsourcing 
D) leading

Question 6

Which function of the management process requires a manager to establish goals and standards and to develop rules and procedures?

Accepted Answer

A) planning 
B) organizing 
C) staffing 
D) leading 
A) planning 
B) organizing 
C) staffing 
D) leading

Question 7

What term refers to the knowledge, skills, and abilities of a firm's workers?

Accepted Answer

A) human resources 
B) human capital 
C) intangible assets 
D) contingent personnel 
A) human resources 
B) human capital 
C) intangible assets 
D) contingent personnel

Question 8

Strategic human resource management refers to performing basic day-to-day duties that satisfy the needs and demands of both the employees and the employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An HR generalist at Wilson Manufacturing has been assigned to the sales department to provide HR management assistance as needed. Which of the following best describes the structure of the HR services provided at Wilson Manufacturing?

Accepted Answer

A) shared HR teams 
B) embedded HR teams 
C) centers of expertise 
D) corporate HR teams 
A) shared HR teams 
B) embedded HR teams 
C) centers of expertise 
D) corporate HR teams

Question 10

Human resource managers are generally staff managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Approximately how many people now use information technology to work from remote locations at least once per month?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 million 
B) 5 million 
C) 17 million 
D) 50 million 
A) 1 million 
B) 5 million 
C) 17 million 
D) 50 million

Question 12

Which organization of the human resource function involves dedicated HR members that assist top management in issues such as developing the personnel aspects of the company's long-term strategic plan?

Accepted Answer

A) embedded HR teams 
B) corporate HR teams 
C) centers of expertise 
D) shared services 
A) embedded HR teams 
B) corporate HR teams 
C) centers of expertise 
D) shared services

Question 13

Communicating is one of the five basic functions of the management process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 15

Which of the following is NOT one of the five main types of digital technologies driving the transfer of functionality from HR professionals to automation?

Accepted Answer

A) Email 
B) Social media 
C) Mobile applications 
D) Cloud computing 
A) Email 
B) Social media 
C) Mobile applications 
D) Cloud computing

Question 16

Which of the following focuses on using centralized call centers and outside vendors as a way to provide specialized support in day-to-day HR activities?

Accepted Answer

A) embedded HR units 
B) corporate HR groups 
C) HR centers of expertise 
D) shared HR groups 
A) embedded HR units 
B) corporate HR groups 
C) HR centers of expertise 
D) shared HR groups

Question 17

Human resource managers who complete HRCI professional certification exams can earn PHR and SPHR, GPHR certificates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which was NOT a change in the economic and political philosophies that drove the globalization boom causing U.S. imports and exports to rise from $47 billion in 1960, to $562 billion in 1980, to about $5.1 trillion recently?

Accepted Answer

A) government dropped cross-border taxes or tariffs 
B) economic free trades areas were formed 
C) steps were taken to encourage free flow of trade among countries 
D) instability in the world labor market 
A) government dropped cross-border taxes or tariffs 
B) economic free trades areas were formed 
C) steps were taken to encourage free flow of trade among countries 
D) instability in the world labor market

Question 19

Will works at a position in his organization where he maintain contacts within the local community and travels to search for qualified job applicants. Will's position is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A) recruiter 
B) manager 
C) labor relations specialist 
D) job analyst 
A) recruiter 
B) manager 
C) labor relations specialist 
D) job analyst

Question 20

Centers of expertise are specialized HR that act like consulting firms within the company on particular topics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Which of the following best defines line authority?

About what percentage of all job openings are now posted online?

The SHRM human resource manager competencies include ethical practice, business acumen, and relationship management.

The basic functions of the management process include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Which function of the management process requires a manager to establish goals and standards and to develop rules and procedures?

What term refers to the knowledge, skills, and abilities of a firm's workers?

Strategic human resource management refers to performing basic day-to-day duties that satisfy the needs and demands of both the employees and the employer.

An HR generalist at Wilson Manufacturing has been assigned to the sales department to provide HR management assistance as needed. Which of the following best describes the structure of the HR services provided at Wilson Manufacturing?

Human resource managers are generally staff managers.

Approximately how many people now use information technology to work from remote locations at least once per month?

Which organization of the human resource function involves dedicated HR members that assist top management in issues such as developing the personnel aspects of the company's long-term strategic plan?

Communicating is one of the five basic functions of the management process.

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

Which of the following is NOT one of the five main types of digital technologies driving the transfer of functionality from HR professionals to automation?

Which of the following focuses on using centralized call centers and outside vendors as a way to provide specialized support in day-to-day HR activities?

Human resource managers who complete HRCI professional certification exams can earn PHR and SPHR, GPHR certificates.

Which was NOT a change in the economic and political philosophies that drove the globalization boom causing U.S. imports and exports to rise from $47 billion in 1960, to $562 billion in 1980, to about $5.1 trillion recently?

Will works at a position in his organization where he maintain contacts within the local community and travels to search for qualified job applicants. Will's position is best described as:

Centers of expertise are specialized HR that act like consulting firms within the company on particular topics.

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

Building Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Safety, Health, and Risk Management

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Small and Entrepreneurial Firms

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Exam 1: Introduction to Human Resource Management

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

Which of the following best defines line authority?

About what percentage of all job openings are now posted online?

The SHRM human resource manager competencies include ethical practice, business acumen, and relationship management.

The basic functions of the management process include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Which function of the management process requires a manager to establish goals and standards and to develop rules and procedures?

What term refers to the knowledge, skills, and abilities of a firm's workers?

Strategic human resource management refers to performing basic day-to-day duties that satisfy the needs and demands of both the employees and the employer.

An HR generalist at Wilson Manufacturing has been assigned to the sales department to provide HR management assistance as needed. Which of the following best describes the structure of the HR services provided at Wilson Manufacturing?

Human resource managers are generally staff managers.

Approximately how many people now use information technology to work from remote locations at least once per month?

Which organization of the human resource function involves dedicated HR members that assist top management in issues such as developing the personnel aspects of the company's long-term strategic plan?

Communicating is one of the five basic functions of the management process.

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

Which of the following is NOT one of the five main types of digital technologies driving the transfer of functionality from HR professionals to automation?

Which of the following focuses on using centralized call centers and outside vendors as a way to provide specialized support in day-to-day HR activities?

Human resource managers who complete HRCI professional certification exams can earn PHR and SPHR, GPHR certificates.

Which was NOT a change in the economic and political philosophies that drove the globalization boom causing U.S. imports and exports to rise from $47 billion in 1960, to $562 billion in 1980, to about $5.1 trillion recently?

Will works at a position in his organization where he maintain contacts within the local community and travels to search for qualified job applicants. Will's position is best described as:

Centers of expertise are specialized HR that act like consulting firms within the company on particular topics.

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

Building Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Safety, Health, and Risk Management

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Small and Entrepreneurial Firms

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