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

Human resource management requires the ability to communicate through a variety of channels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A human resource (HR)professional of a company exhibits his or her skills as a(n)_____ when he or she knows how the company makes money,who its customers are,and why customers buy what the company sells.

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural and change steward 
B)  credible activist 
C)  strategic architect 
D)  business ally 
E)  organizational designer 
A)  cultural and change steward 
B)  credible activist 
C)  strategic architect 
D)  business ally 
E)  organizational designer

Question 4

Identify the process through which an organization seeks applicants for potential employment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Orientation 
B)  Training 
C)  Recruitment 
D)  Work analysis 
E)  Job design 
A)  Orientation 
B)  Training 
C)  Recruitment 
D)  Work analysis 
E)  Job design

Question 5

Montero Inc.,an automobile manufacturing company,had the largest number of employees in the manufacturing sector last year.Instead of hiring more employees,the company decided to invest heavily in training its employees on automotive maintenance and design.Which of the following beliefs has led the company to take this decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  The employees in the company are interchangeable. 
B)  The employees are the source of the company's success or failure. 
C)  The union employees in the company will resign once their contract expires. 
D)  A majority of the employees own shares in the company. 
E)  A majority of the employees in the company have an automotive engineering background. 
A)  The employees in the company are interchangeable. 
B)  The employees are the source of the company's success or failure. 
C)  The union employees in the company will resign once their contract expires. 
D)  A majority of the employees own shares in the company. 
E)  A majority of the employees in the company have an automotive engineering background.

Question 6

HR activities are exclusively carried out by an HR specialist in small organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An organization's ability to profit without depleting its resources,including employees,natural resources,and the support of the surrounding community is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  adjustability 
B)  absorbability 
C)  substitutability 
D)  sustainability 
E)  credibility 
A)  adjustability 
B)  absorbability 
C)  substitutability 
D)  sustainability 
E)  credibility

Question 8

List and discuss the basic human rights suggested by the work of Immanuel Kant,as well as the tradition of the Enlightenment.

Accepted Answer

A widely adopted understanding of human

Question 9

Which of the following refers to the process of getting detailed information about jobs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job rotation 
B)  Supply chain management 
C)  Job analysis 
D)  Policy creation 
E)  Job orientation 
A)  Job rotation 
B)  Supply chain management 
C)  Job analysis 
D)  Policy creation 
E)  Job orientation

Question 10

Kathleen is a member of the human resource (HR)department at Jade Corp.She had set a goal to enhance the firm's strategy.She worked to attain it by understanding the current resources and by attracting new resources according to requirements.However,her strategic ideas did not lead to effective results.Which of the following,if true,would imply the reason for Kathleen's failure in attaining her goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kathleen did not set precisely the same job roles at Jade as other organizations. 
B)  Kathleen did not make an attempt to understand Jade's business, its industry, and its competitors. 
C)  Kathleen emphasized the use of broadly defined jobs. 
D)  Kathleen evaluated performance of an employee without being familiar with the details of the job. 
E)  Kathleen developed a strategy to make profits without depleting the firm's resources, including employees and natural resources. 
A)  Kathleen did not set precisely the same job roles at Jade as other organizations. 
B)  Kathleen did not make an attempt to understand Jade's business, its industry, and its competitors. 
C)  Kathleen emphasized the use of broadly defined jobs. 
D)  Kathleen evaluated performance of an employee without being familiar with the details of the job. 
E)  Kathleen developed a strategy to make profits without depleting the firm's resources, including employees and natural resources.

Question 11

Costabin Inc.,a company in the recycling business,has revamped its management and business criteria.It has also added new objectives that would require recruitment of new and skilled labor.The responsibility of identifying the numbers and the kinds of employees lies with the HR department of the firm.This responsibility of the HR department is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  supply chain management 
B)  performance management 
C)  human resource planning 
D)  utilization analysis 
E)  performance planning 
A)  supply chain management 
B)  performance management 
C)  human resource planning 
D)  utilization analysis 
E)  performance planning

Question 12

Identify the correct statement regarding human resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  Human resources can be imitated. 
B)  Human resources are commonly found. 
C)  Human resources have no good substitutes. 
D)  Human resources seldom perform critical functions. 
E)  Human resources are interchangeable, easily replaced parts of a system. 
A)  Human resources can be imitated. 
B)  Human resources are commonly found. 
C)  Human resources have no good substitutes. 
D)  Human resources seldom perform critical functions. 
E)  Human resources are interchangeable, easily replaced parts of a system.

Question 13

How would you describe a career in human resource management (HRM)? Cite the type of positions available,degree requirements,the nature of the work,and salary levels.

Accepted Answer

There are many different types of jobs i

Question 14

Albright Corp.uses a set of quantitative tools to assess employee data such as performance,compensation,designations,and benefits.This is done to arrive at decisions based on accurate findings from analyses that can help the firm achieve its goals.Albright is engaging in the practice of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  training and development 
B)  job design 
C)  employee relations 
D)  talent management 
E)  workforce analytics 
A)  training and development 
B)  job design 
C)  employee relations 
D)  talent management 
E)  workforce analytics

Question 15

At Tech Scale Inc.,a company that deals in software products,employees often 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 of the following HR functions?

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 16

If a company,as part of its job redesign program,plans to set up teams to manufacture products,which of the following programs might it offer to help employees learn the ins and outs of effective teamwork?

Accepted Answer

A)  Development programs 
B)  Recruitment programs 
C)  Orientation programs 
D)  Selection programs 
E)  Performance management programs 
A)  Development programs 
B)  Recruitment programs 
C)  Orientation programs 
D)  Selection programs 
E)  Performance management programs

Question 17

Nikita heads the human resource (HR)team at Strait Corp.,a marketing firm.She has knowledge about how the firm earns revenues,about its clients and their requirements,and why the clients rely on the firm's services.This scenario illustrates Nikita's skills as a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural and change steward 
B)  credible activist 
C)  strategic architect 
D)  business ally 
E)  organizational designer 
A)  cultural and change steward 
B)  credible activist 
C)  strategic architect 
D)  business ally 
E)  organizational designer

Question 18

Differentiate between training and development of employees.

Accepted Answer

Training is a planned effort to enable e

Question 19

Julie works at Matrix Inc.Her primary role in the company is to create self-rating,job-related questionnaires for the employees.Which of the following human resource management (HRM)practices is being performed by Julie?

Accepted Answer

A)  Performance management 
B)  Employee relations 
C)  Selection 
D)  Training 
E)  Compensation 
A)  Performance management 
B)  Employee relations 
C)  Selection 
D)  Training 
E)  Compensation

Question 20

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)is the primary professional organization for HRM and the world's largest human resource management association.

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:

Human resource management requires the ability to communicate through a variety of channels.

A human resource (HR)professional of a company exhibits his or her skills as a(n)_____ when he or she knows how the company makes money,who its customers are,and why customers buy what the company sells.

Identify the process through which an organization seeks applicants for potential employment.

HR activities are exclusively carried out by an HR specialist in small organizations.

An organization's ability to profit without depleting its resources,including employees,natural resources,and the support of the surrounding community is called _____.

List and discuss the basic human rights suggested by the work of Immanuel Kant,as well as the tradition of the Enlightenment.

Which of the following refers to the process of getting detailed information about jobs?

Identify the correct statement regarding human resources.

How would you describe a career in human resource management (HRM)? Cite the type of positions available,degree requirements,the nature of the work,and salary levels.

Albright Corp.uses a set of quantitative tools to assess employee data such as performance,compensation,designations,and benefits.This is done to arrive at decisions based on accurate findings from analyses that can help the firm achieve its goals.Albright is engaging in the practice of _____.

If a company,as part of its job redesign program,plans to set up teams to manufacture products,which of the following programs might it offer to help employees learn the ins and outs of effective teamwork?

Nikita heads the human resource (HR)team at Strait Corp.,a marketing firm.She has knowledge about how the firm earns revenues,about its clients and their requirements,and why the clients rely on the firm's services.This scenario illustrates Nikita's skills as a(n)_____.

Differentiate between training and development of employees.

Julie works at Matrix Inc.Her primary role in the company is to create self-rating,job-related questionnaires for the employees.Which of the following human resource management (HRM)practices is being performed by Julie?

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)is the primary professional organization for HRM and the world's largest human resource management association.

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:

Human resource management requires the ability to communicate through a variety of channels.

A human resource (HR)professional of a company exhibits his or her skills as a(n)_____ when he or she knows how the company makes money,who its customers are,and why customers buy what the company sells.

Identify the process through which an organization seeks applicants for potential employment.

HR activities are exclusively carried out by an HR specialist in small organizations.

An organization's ability to profit without depleting its resources,including employees,natural resources,and the support of the surrounding community is called _____.

List and discuss the basic human rights suggested by the work of Immanuel Kant,as well as the tradition of the Enlightenment.

Which of the following refers to the process of getting detailed information about jobs?

Identify the correct statement regarding human resources.

How would you describe a career in human resource management (HRM)? Cite the type of positions available,degree requirements,the nature of the work,and salary levels.

Albright Corp.uses a set of quantitative tools to assess employee data such as performance,compensation,designations,and benefits.This is done to arrive at decisions based on accurate findings from analyses that can help the firm achieve its goals.Albright is engaging in the practice of _____.

If a company,as part of its job redesign program,plans to set up teams to manufacture products,which of the following programs might it offer to help employees learn the ins and outs of effective teamwork?

Nikita heads the human resource (HR)team at Strait Corp.,a marketing firm.She has knowledge about how the firm earns revenues,about its clients and their requirements,and why the clients rely on the firm's services.This scenario illustrates Nikita's skills as a(n)_____.

Differentiate between training and development of employees.

Julie works at Matrix Inc.Her primary role in the company is to create self-rating,job-related questionnaires for the employees.Which of the following human resource management (HRM)practices is being performed by Julie?

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)is the primary professional organization for HRM and the world's largest human resource management association.

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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