Question 1

Which type of HRM journals contain articles dealing primarily with new ideas, practices, and solutions to specific problems in the field?

Accepted Answer

A)  Academic journals 
B)  Research-oriented journals 
C)  Application-oriented journals 
D)  Practitioner-oriented journals 
A)  Academic journals 
B)  Research-oriented journals 
C)  Application-oriented journals 
D)  Practitioner-oriented journals

Question 2

____ have neither time nor resources to conduct in-depth studies or projects.

Accepted Answer

A)  HRM specialists 
B)  HRM generalists 
C)  HRM academics 
D)  HRM consultants 
A)  HRM specialists 
B)  HRM generalists 
C)  HRM academics 
D)  HRM consultants

Question 3

The current trends toward employee empowerment practices, gainsharing, skill-based pay, and self-managed work teams is due to the fact that:

Accepted Answer

A)  these practices improve productivity. 
B)  these practices ensure workplace justice. 
C)  these practices ensure legal compliance. 
D)  these practices have been recently discovered. 
A)  these practices improve productivity. 
B)  these practices ensure workplace justice. 
C)  these practices ensure legal compliance. 
D)  these practices have been recently discovered.

Question 4

____ of HR professionals entering the field through self-directed career changes have entered HRM by transferring from another part of the company.

Accepted Answer

A)  One-third 
B)  One-fourth 
C)  One-half 
D)  Three-fourths 
A)  One-third 
B)  One-fourth 
C)  One-half 
D)  Three-fourths

Question 5

Which of the following professional HRM associations aims to facilitate the development and guide the direction of the HRM profession in its mission?

Accepted Answer

A)  Academy of Management 
B)  Human Resource Certification Institute 
C)  Society for Human Resource Management 
D)  International Personnel Management Association 
A)  Academy of Management 
B)  Human Resource Certification Institute 
C)  Society for Human Resource Management 
D)  International Personnel Management Association

Question 6

Smaller organizations provide the generalists with the greatest opportunities for HRM career growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

____ provide the greatest opportunity for HRM career growth.

Accepted Answer

A)  Small organizations 
B)  Large organizations 
C)  Midsized organizations 
D)  Local governmental organizations 
A)  Small organizations 
B)  Large organizations 
C)  Midsized organizations 
D)  Local governmental organizations

Question 8

Entry-level HRM generalists positions are most often found in:

Accepted Answer

A)  small to midsized organizations. 
B)  midsized to large organizations. 
C)  large state governments. 
D)  large private sector corporations. 
A)  small to midsized organizations. 
B)  midsized to large organizations. 
C)  large state governments. 
D)  large private sector corporations.

Question 9

How can HR professionals gain credibility with each of the organizational constituents?

Accepted Answer

HR professionals should interact with li

Question 10

What is the process of designing organizations in a way that best promotes productivity called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational setup 
B)  Organizational design 
C)  Organizational reengineering 
D)  Organizational restructuring 
A)  Organizational setup 
B)  Organizational design 
C)  Organizational reengineering 
D)  Organizational restructuring

Question 11

Discuss the difference between an HRM generalist and an HRM specialist.

Accepted Answer

HR generalists are generally found in sm

Question 12

Discuss the factors responsible for the failure to universally adopt many of HRM's best practices.

Accepted Answer

The failure to universally adopt many of

Question 13

Career opportunities in the field of HRM are rapidly expanding because firms are becoming increasingly aware of the impact of HRM practices on:

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic goals. 
B)  strategic planning. 
C)  organizational commitment. 
D)  organizational effectiveness. 
A)  strategic goals. 
B)  strategic planning. 
C)  organizational commitment. 
D)  organizational effectiveness.

Question 14

The criteria for considering an individual for the post of VP human resources includes all the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to manage people. 
B)  job performance. 
C)  skills in all areas of HR. 
D)  interpersonal skills 
A)  the ability to manage people. 
B)  job performance. 
C)  skills in all areas of HR. 
D)  interpersonal skills

Question 15

HR professionals are responsible for ensuring that employees are treated ethically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

SHRM certification of HR professionals is earned through the Academy of Management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Certification as PHR or SPHR involves passing a comprehensive exam covering all but which of the following topics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategic management 
B)  Labor relations 
C)  Legal compliance 
D)  Risk management 
A)  Strategic management 
B)  Labor relations 
C)  Legal compliance 
D)  Risk management

Question 18

____ usually conduct training needs analysis and develop and implement succession planning programs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Compensation specialists 
B)  Diversity specialists 
C)  Industrial relations specialists 
D)  Training and development specialists 
A)  Compensation specialists 
B)  Diversity specialists 
C)  Industrial relations specialists 
D)  Training and development specialists

Question 19

Specialized degrees provide more in-depth training in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accounting 
B)  Finance 
C)  HRM 
D)  Economics 
A)  Accounting 
B)  Finance 
C)  HRM 
D)  Economics

Question 20

Why are senior managers who approve new HRM practices usually unable to determine which ones are the best?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because the efficacy of these practices cannot be measured. 
B)  Because unions do not allow these practices to be implemented. 
C)  Because these practices have been around for a short time only. 
D)  Because managers are unfamiliar with the research that documents which practices are best. 
A)  Because the efficacy of these practices cannot be measured. 
B)  Because unions do not allow these practices to be implemented. 
C)  Because these practices have been around for a short time only. 
D)  Because managers are unfamiliar with the research that documents which practices are best.

Which type of HRM journals contain articles dealing primarily with new ideas, practices, and solutions to specific problems in the field?

____ have neither time nor resources to conduct in-depth studies or projects.

The current trends toward employee empowerment practices, gainsharing, skill-based pay, and self-managed work teams is due to the fact that:

____ of HR professionals entering the field through self-directed career changes have entered HRM by transferring from another part of the company.

Which of the following professional HRM associations aims to facilitate the development and guide the direction of the HRM profession in its mission?

Smaller organizations provide the generalists with the greatest opportunities for HRM career growth.

____ provide the greatest opportunity for HRM career growth.

Entry-level HRM generalists positions are most often found in:

How can HR professionals gain credibility with each of the organizational constituents?

What is the process of designing organizations in a way that best promotes productivity called?

Discuss the difference between an HRM generalist and an HRM specialist.

Discuss the factors responsible for the failure to universally adopt many of HRM's best practices.

Career opportunities in the field of HRM are rapidly expanding because firms are becoming increasingly aware of the impact of HRM practices on:

The criteria for considering an individual for the post of VP human resources includes all the following EXCEPT:

HR professionals are responsible for ensuring that employees are treated ethically.

SHRM certification of HR professionals is earned through the Academy of Management.

Certification as PHR or SPHR involves passing a comprehensive exam covering all but which of the following topics?

____ usually conduct training needs analysis and develop and implement succession planning programs.

Specialized degrees provide more in-depth training in which of the following?

Why are senior managers who approve new HRM practices usually unable to determine which ones are the best?

Human Resource Management and Competitive Advantage

Understanding the Legal and Environmental Context of Hrm

Planning for Human Resources

Analyzing Jobs

Recruiting Applicants

Selecting Applicants

Training and Developing Employees

Appraising Employee Job Performance

Determining Pay and Benefits

Implementing Productivity Improvement Programs

Complying With Workplace Justice Laws

Understanding Unions and Their Impact on Hrm

Meeting Employee Safety and Health Needs

Establishing Hrm Practices in Foreign Countries

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Exam 15: Working in the Hrm Field

Which type of HRM journals contain articles dealing primarily with new ideas, practices, and solutions to specific problems in the field?

____ have neither time nor resources to conduct in-depth studies or projects.

The current trends toward employee empowerment practices, gainsharing, skill-based pay, and self-managed work teams is due to the fact that:

____ of HR professionals entering the field through self-directed career changes have entered HRM by transferring from another part of the company.

Which of the following professional HRM associations aims to facilitate the development and guide the direction of the HRM profession in its mission?

Smaller organizations provide the generalists with the greatest opportunities for HRM career growth.

____ provide the greatest opportunity for HRM career growth.

Entry-level HRM generalists positions are most often found in:

How can HR professionals gain credibility with each of the organizational constituents?

What is the process of designing organizations in a way that best promotes productivity called?

Discuss the difference between an HRM generalist and an HRM specialist.

Discuss the factors responsible for the failure to universally adopt many of HRM's best practices.

Career opportunities in the field of HRM are rapidly expanding because firms are becoming increasingly aware of the impact of HRM practices on:

The criteria for considering an individual for the post of VP human resources includes all the following EXCEPT:

HR professionals are responsible for ensuring that employees are treated ethically.

SHRM certification of HR professionals is earned through the Academy of Management.

Certification as PHR or SPHR involves passing a comprehensive exam covering all but which of the following topics?

____ usually conduct training needs analysis and develop and implement succession planning programs.

Specialized degrees provide more in-depth training in which of the following?

Why are senior managers who approve new HRM practices usually unable to determine which ones are the best?

Human Resource Management and Competitive Advantage

Understanding the Legal and Environmental Context of Hrm

Planning for Human Resources

Analyzing Jobs

Recruiting Applicants

Selecting Applicants

Training and Developing Employees

Appraising Employee Job Performance

Determining Pay and Benefits

Implementing Productivity Improvement Programs

Complying With Workplace Justice Laws

Understanding Unions and Their Impact on Hrm

Meeting Employee Safety and Health Needs

Establishing Hrm Practices in Foreign Countries

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