Question 1

The HR function of maintaining positive employee relations primarily includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining performance measures on outcomes. 
B)  offering training programs on effective teamwork. 
C)  selecting only those applicants that are referred by employees. 
D)  maintaining communication with union representatives. 
E)  planning employee pay and benefits. 
A)  maintaining performance measures on outcomes. 
B)  offering training programs on effective teamwork. 
C)  selecting only those applicants that are referred by employees. 
D)  maintaining communication with union representatives. 
E)  planning employee pay and benefits.

Question 2

The _____ is the primary professional organization for HRM that provides education and information services and is also the world's largest human resource organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategic Human Resource Management 
B)  Recognition Professionals International 
C)  Society for Human Resource Management 
D)  Human Resource Certification institute 
E)  Human Resource Professionals Association 
A)  Strategic Human Resource Management 
B)  Recognition Professionals International 
C)  Society for Human Resource Management 
D)  Human Resource Certification institute 
E)  Human Resource Professionals Association

Question 3

The parties with an interest in the company's success-typically,shareholders,the community,customers,and employees-constitute the _____ of a company.

Accepted Answer

A)  market 
B)  stakeholders 
C)  management 
D)  personnel 
E)  strategic partners 
A)  market 
B)  stakeholders 
C)  management 
D)  personnel 
E)  strategic partners

Question 4

An HR manager becomes a(n)_____ when she is so well respected in the organization that she can influence the positions taken by managers.This involves delivering results with integrity,sharing information,building trusting relationships,influencing others,providing candid observation,and taking appropriate risks.

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 5

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 6

Under the principle of "employment at will",the employer may terminate employment:

Accepted Answer

A)  after two weeks' notice. 
B)  at any time without notice. 
C)  immediately after written notice. 
D)  only if the employee voluntarily resigns. 
E)  only if he cannot show just cause. 
A)  after two weeks' notice. 
B)  at any time without notice. 
C)  immediately after written notice. 
D)  only if the employee voluntarily resigns. 
E)  only if he cannot show just cause.

Question 7

Which one of the following responsibilities is specifically associated with the HR function of employee relations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conducting attitude surveys 
B)  Work analysis 
C)  HR information systems 
D)  Human resource planning and forecasting 
E)  Job design 
A)  Conducting attitude surveys 
B)  Work analysis 
C)  HR information systems 
D)  Human resource planning and forecasting 
E)  Job design

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Discuss the HR responsibilities of supervisors.

Accepted Answer

Although many organizations have human r

Question 11

_____ is a systematic,planned effort to attract,retain,develop,and motivate highly skilled employees and managers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Work flow analysis 
B)  Job analysis 
C)  Conjoint analysis 
D)  Talent management 
E)  Performance management 
A)  Work flow analysis 
B)  Job analysis 
C)  Conjoint analysis 
D)  Talent management 
E)  Performance management

Question 12

In companies that are ethical and successful,the owners are the only stakeholders who are responsible for the actions of the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Companies following a low-cost strategy closely align their pay packages to the industry norms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

By keeping employees' personal records confidential,an employer respects their right of:

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomy. 
B)  freedom of conscience. 
C)  equal opportunity. 
D)  freedom of speech. 
E)  privacy. 
A)  autonomy. 
B)  freedom of conscience. 
C)  equal opportunity. 
D)  freedom of speech. 
E)  privacy.

Question 16

At the most basic level,HR managers fulfilling the role of _____,carry out particular HR functions such as handling the selection,training,or compensation of employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  business allies 
B)  cultural stewards 
C)  talent managers/organizational designers 
D)  operational executors 
E)  credible activists 
A)  business allies 
B)  cultural stewards 
C)  talent managers/organizational designers 
D)  operational executors 
E)  credible activists

Question 17

Human resource management is increasingly becoming a purely administrative function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Human resources cannot be imitated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

As a _____,the HR manager should know the ways that people join the organization and move to different positions within it.

Accepted Answer

A)  strategy architect 
B)  cultural steward 
C)  talent manager 
D)  business ally 
E)  credible activist 
A)  strategy architect 
B)  cultural steward 
C)  talent manager 
D)  business ally 
E)  credible activist

Question 20

The process of ensuring that employees' activities and outputs match the organization's goals is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  job analysis 
B)  supply chain management 
C)  employee development 
D)  performance management 
E)  career planning 
A)  job analysis 
B)  supply chain management 
C)  employee development 
D)  performance management 
E)  career planning

The HR function of maintaining positive employee relations primarily includes:

The _____ is the primary professional organization for HRM that provides education and information services and is also the world's largest human resource organization.

The parties with an interest in the company's success-typically,shareholders,the community,customers,and employees-constitute the _____ of a company.

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:

Under the principle of "employment at will",the employer may terminate employment:

Which one of the following responsibilities is specifically associated with the HR function of employee relations?

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

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

Discuss the HR responsibilities of supervisors.

_____ is a systematic,planned effort to attract,retain,develop,and motivate highly skilled employees and managers.

In companies that are ethical and successful,the owners are the only stakeholders who are responsible for the actions of the company.

Companies following a low-cost strategy closely align their pay packages to the industry norms.

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

By keeping employees' personal records confidential,an employer respects their right of:

At the most basic level,HR managers fulfilling the role of _____,carry out particular HR functions such as handling the selection,training,or compensation of employees.

Human resource management is increasingly becoming a purely administrative function.

Human resources cannot be imitated.

As a _____,the HR manager should know the ways that people join the organization and move to different positions within it.

The process of ensuring that employees' activities and outputs match the organization's goals is called _____.

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

Managing Employees Performance

Developing Employees for Future Success

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

Creating and Maintaining High-Performance Organizations

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Exam 1: Managing Human Resources

The HR function of maintaining positive employee relations primarily includes:

The _____ is the primary professional organization for HRM that provides education and information services and is also the world's largest human resource organization.

The parties with an interest in the company's success-typically,shareholders,the community,customers,and employees-constitute the _____ of a company.

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:

Under the principle of "employment at will",the employer may terminate employment:

Which one of the following responsibilities is specifically associated with the HR function of employee relations?

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

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

Discuss the HR responsibilities of supervisors.

_____ is a systematic,planned effort to attract,retain,develop,and motivate highly skilled employees and managers.

In companies that are ethical and successful,the owners are the only stakeholders who are responsible for the actions of the company.

Companies following a low-cost strategy closely align their pay packages to the industry norms.

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

By keeping employees' personal records confidential,an employer respects their right of:

At the most basic level,HR managers fulfilling the role of _____,carry out particular HR functions such as handling the selection,training,or compensation of employees.

Human resource management is increasingly becoming a purely administrative function.

Human resources cannot be imitated.

As a _____,the HR manager should know the ways that people join the organization and move to different positions within it.

The process of ensuring that employees' activities and outputs match the organization's goals is called _____.

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

Managing Employees Performance

Developing Employees for Future Success

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

Creating and Maintaining High-Performance Organizations

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