Exam 1: The Challenges of Hrm

Manteo Resort places an increased emphasis on the growth and development of its people.The managers are front-and-centre in identifying the gaps in any skill sets and the HR practitioner offers ways of bridging the gaps.What is this an example of?

Which is the best example of HRM responding to the challenge of globalization?

Scenario 1.4: HRM Challenges-Innovative Hydraulic Systems Lansdowne Inc. ,a Quebec-based company,designs and manufactures innovative hydraulic systems which are sold to projects in more than 20 countries.They hire people based on their specialized technical and broader innovation and communication skills.They recruit globally.They also continue to provide training to their employees in the leading edge hydraulic systems technology and provide workplace environments that encourage innovation.Their mission and strategy is to be competitive through technical innovation. -Please refer to Scenario 1.4.What would be one of Lansdowne Inc.'s most significant current business challenges?

Although Information Technology increases costs,it is an essential operating component of HRM.

What is the goal of Six Sigma,ISO 9000,and TQM management approaches?

LB Brands,a Western Canada marketing company,had grown to 100 employees.Joan Farris the Vice President of Marketing spends much of her day developing and coaching people and helping to solve problems.She has a prescribed employee performance management process.She feels that decisions concerning her employee staffing,training and performance appraisals are her responsibility.Jay Carter,the Vice President of HR,feels that LB Brands must have consistent HR practices and that staffing,training and performance management decisions must be centralized in the HR department. -Please refer to Scenario 1.1.What training and performance management processes fall under the Vice president of Marketing?

Canadian exports represent approximately 60 % of Canada's gross domestic product (GDP).

Why do organizations consider the options of job sharing and daycare?

The management of human resources does NOT necessarily require an understanding of individual and organizational behaviour but rather knowledge of HR systems and practices.

HR departments play an active role in influencing change within organizations.What is NOT part of the HR role?

Scenario 1.4: HRM Challenges-Innovative Hydraulic Systems Lansdowne Inc. ,a Quebec-based company,designs and manufactures innovative hydraulic systems which are sold to projects in more than 20 countries.They hire people based on their specialized technical and broader innovation and communication skills.They recruit globally.They also continue to provide training to their employees in the leading edge hydraulic systems technology and provide workplace environments that encourage innovation.Their mission and strategy is to be competitive through technical innovation. -Please refer to Scenario 1.4.What is the effect of globalization on Lansdowne Inc's HRM?

Which of the following is part of the role of a line manager?

What practices are a growing number of companies using to accommodate the generational cohorts who strive to balance the demands of their jobs with the needs of their families or non work lives?