Question 1

The supervisors in an organization play a key role in employee relations because they are most often the voice of management for the employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In organizations with sustainable strategies,the HR departments focus on employee development and empowerment rather than short-term costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of violation of the right of freedom of conscience in a workplace environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  A supervisor shares the previous employment details of an employee with a colleague. 
B)  An interviewer does not specify the details of a job to a prospective employee. 
C)  A supervisor coerces an employee to use unsafe practices to keep a project on schedule. 
D)  An employee complains about his supervisor during a conference call with a client. 
E)  A supervisor does not provide a fair hearing when an employee complains about a colleague. 
A)  A supervisor shares the previous employment details of an employee with a colleague. 
B)  An interviewer does not specify the details of a job to a prospective employee. 
C)  A supervisor coerces an employee to use unsafe practices to keep a project on schedule. 
D)  An employee complains about his supervisor during a conference call with a client. 
E)  A supervisor does not provide a fair hearing when an employee complains about a colleague.

Question 4

In the context of human resource management,human capital refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  wages, benefits, and other costs incurred in support of HR functions in an organization. 
B)  cash, equipment, technology, and facilities that an organization uses. 
C)  tax-deferred value of an employee's 401(k) plan. 
D)  organization's employees, which add economic value to the company. 
E)  total budget allocated to the HR department in an organization. 
A)  wages, benefits, and other costs incurred in support of HR functions in an organization. 
B)  cash, equipment, technology, and facilities that an organization uses. 
C)  tax-deferred value of an employee's 401(k) plan. 
D)  organization's employees, which add economic value to the company. 
E)  total budget allocated to the HR department in an organization.

Question 5

Explain human resource planning and evidence-based HR.How do these concepts help HR in supporting an organization's strategy?

Accepted Answer

Human resource planning involves identif

Question 6

According to the philosopher Immanuel Kant,the right of employees to know the nature of the job they are being hired to do and the obligation of a company not to deceive them in this respect is mainly reflective of the basic right of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  privacy 
B)  free consent 
C)  freedom of speech 
D)  freedom of conscience 
E)  first refusal 
A)  privacy 
B)  free consent 
C)  freedom of speech 
D)  freedom of conscience 
E)  first refusal

Question 7

Identify the correct statement regarding sustainable organizations.

Accepted Answer

A)  They primarily focus on maximizing profits and delivering high returns to investors. 
B)  They focus on smooth turnover and outsourcing rather than long-term planning. 
C)  They are more concerned about justice and fairness rather than short-term profits. 
D)  They are less concerned about employee development and empowerment. 
E)  They are more concerned with the quantum of output than quality standards. 
A)  They primarily focus on maximizing profits and delivering high returns to investors. 
B)  They focus on smooth turnover and outsourcing rather than long-term planning. 
C)  They are more concerned about justice and fairness rather than short-term profits. 
D)  They are less concerned about employee development and empowerment. 
E)  They are more concerned with the quantum of output than quality standards.

Question 8

How can an HR department that is considered its company's strategic partner help the company gain a competitive advantage?

Accepted Answer

A)  By handling administrative tasks with a commitment to quality 
B)  By providing business partner services to meet the company's goals 
C)  By providing skills training and career development programs 
D)  By providing the needed human resources to the company and understanding the existing ones 
E)  By answering questions on employee hiring and benefits 
A)  By handling administrative tasks with a commitment to quality 
B)  By providing business partner services to meet the company's goals 
C)  By providing skills training and career development programs 
D)  By providing the needed human resources to the company and understanding the existing ones 
E)  By answering questions on employee hiring and benefits

Question 9

An organization makes selection decisions in order to add employees to its workforce,as well as to transfer existing employees to new positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When a person evaluating performance is not familiar with the details of a job,outcomes tend to be easier to evaluate than specific behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An HR manager becomes a(n)_____ when he or she understands an organization's culture and helps to build and strengthen or change that culture by identifying and expressing its values through words and actions.

Accepted Answer

A)  administrator 
B)  cultural steward 
C)  recruitment manager 
D)  operational aide 
E)  trainer 
A)  administrator 
B)  cultural steward 
C)  recruitment manager 
D)  operational aide 
E)  trainer

Question 12

Identify the responsibility that is specifically associated with the HR function of employee relations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Conducting attitude surveys 
B)  Analyzing work 
C)  Creating HR information systems 
D)  Planning and forecasting human resources 
E)  Creating a job design 
A)  Conducting attitude surveys 
B)  Analyzing work 
C)  Creating HR information systems 
D)  Planning and forecasting human resources 
E)  Creating a job design

Question 13

For human resource practices to be considered ethical,they must result in the greatest good for the largest number of people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

List the four principles followed by ethical,successful companies.

Accepted Answer

Ethical,successful companies act accordi

Question 15

Which of the following describes a planned effort to enable employees to learn job-related knowledge,skills,and behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Selection 
B)  Performance appraisal 
C)  Training 
D)  Compensation 
E)  Recruitment 
A)  Selection 
B)  Performance appraisal 
C)  Training 
D)  Compensation 
E)  Recruitment

Question 16

Which of Kant's basic human rights is violated when a supervisor requires an employee to do something that is unsafe or environmentally damaging,in spite of the employee clearly objecting to the order?

Accepted Answer

A)  Right of freedom of speech 
B)  Right of equal opportunity employment 
C)  Right to due process 
D)  Right of freedom of conscience 
E)  Right of privacy 
A)  Right of freedom of speech 
B)  Right of equal opportunity employment 
C)  Right to due process 
D)  Right of freedom of conscience 
E)  Right of privacy

The supervisors in an organization play a key role in employee relations because they are most often the voice of management for the employees.

In organizations with sustainable strategies,the HR departments focus on employee development and empowerment rather than short-term costs.

Which of the following is an example of violation of the right of freedom of conscience in a workplace environment?

In the context of human resource management,human capital refers to the:

Explain human resource planning and evidence-based HR.How do these concepts help HR in supporting an organization's strategy?

According to the philosopher Immanuel Kant,the right of employees to know the nature of the job they are being hired to do and the obligation of a company not to deceive them in this respect is mainly reflective of the basic right of _____.

Identify the correct statement regarding sustainable organizations.

How can an HR department that is considered its company's strategic partner help the company gain a competitive advantage?

An organization makes selection decisions in order to add employees to its workforce,as well as to transfer existing employees to new positions.

When a person evaluating performance is not familiar with the details of a job,outcomes tend to be easier to evaluate than specific behaviors.

An HR manager becomes a(n)_____ when he or she understands an organization's culture and helps to build and strengthen or change that culture by identifying and expressing its values through words and actions.

Identify the responsibility that is specifically associated with the HR function of employee relations.

For human resource practices to be considered ethical,they must result in the greatest good for the largest number of people.

List the four principles followed by ethical,successful companies.

Which of the following describes a planned effort to enable employees to learn job-related knowledge,skills,and behavior?

Which of Kant's basic human rights is violated when a supervisor requires an employee to do something that is unsafe or environmentally damaging,in spite of the employee clearly objecting to the order?

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

The supervisors in an organization play a key role in employee relations because they are most often the voice of management for the employees.

In organizations with sustainable strategies,the HR departments focus on employee development and empowerment rather than short-term costs.

Which of the following is an example of violation of the right of freedom of conscience in a workplace environment?

In the context of human resource management,human capital refers to the:

Explain human resource planning and evidence-based HR.How do these concepts help HR in supporting an organization's strategy?

According to the philosopher Immanuel Kant,the right of employees to know the nature of the job they are being hired to do and the obligation of a company not to deceive them in this respect is mainly reflective of the basic right of _____.

Identify the correct statement regarding sustainable organizations.

How can an HR department that is considered its company's strategic partner help the company gain a competitive advantage?

An organization makes selection decisions in order to add employees to its workforce,as well as to transfer existing employees to new positions.

When a person evaluating performance is not familiar with the details of a job,outcomes tend to be easier to evaluate than specific behaviors.

An HR manager becomes a(n)_____ when he or she understands an organization's culture and helps to build and strengthen or change that culture by identifying and expressing its values through words and actions.

Identify the responsibility that is specifically associated with the HR function of employee relations.

For human resource practices to be considered ethical,they must result in the greatest good for the largest number of people.

List the four principles followed by ethical,successful companies.

Which of the following describes a planned effort to enable employees to learn job-related knowledge,skills,and behavior?

Which of Kant's basic human rights is violated when a supervisor requires an employee to do something that is unsafe or environmentally damaging,in spite of the employee clearly objecting to the order?

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

Filters