Question 1

_____ is the step that follows the selection process in the HRM plan.

Accepted Answer

A)  Compensation 
B)  Appraisal 
C)  Recruitment 
D)  Training 
E)  Determination of human resource needs 
A)  Compensation 
B)  Appraisal 
C)  Recruitment 
D)  Training 
E)  Determination of human resource needs

Question 2

Which of the following is true regarding the organizational lifecycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Companies pass through the different stages of the lifecycle in a fixed order. 
B)  The organizational lifecycle does not incorporate the decline of organizations. 
C)  Introduction, growth, maturity, and decline are the stages of the lifecycle. 
D)  Manpower and capital requirements stay constant throughout the organizational lifecycle. 
E)  Once an organization is on the decline, recovery is not possible. 
A)  Companies pass through the different stages of the lifecycle in a fixed order. 
B)  The organizational lifecycle does not incorporate the decline of organizations. 
C)  Introduction, growth, maturity, and decline are the stages of the lifecycle. 
D)  Manpower and capital requirements stay constant throughout the organizational lifecycle. 
E)  Once an organization is on the decline, recovery is not possible.

Question 3

In the context of a SWOT analysis, which of the following would be considered an opportunity for an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  An experienced and committed workforce 
B)  A high degree of innovation in product lines 
C)  Efficient manufacturing methods and processes 
D)  A good reputation in the market 
E)  Prospects of exclusive partnerships with international clients 
A)  An experienced and committed workforce 
B)  A high degree of innovation in product lines 
C)  Efficient manufacturing methods and processes 
D)  A good reputation in the market 
E)  Prospects of exclusive partnerships with international clients

Question 4

Every stage of the organizational lifecycle requires a different HRM strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The first human resource department was created in 1901 by The National Cash Register Company (NCR).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The HRM strategic plan represents the major objectives an organization wants to achieve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is an aspect of an organization's company culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technical expertise 
B)  Pay strategy 
C)  Dress code 
D)  Human relations skills 
E)  Administrative capabilities 
A)  Technical expertise 
B)  Pay strategy 
C)  Dress code 
D)  Human relations skills 
E)  Administrative capabilities

Question 8

A SWOT analysis does not apply at the level of departmental performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are the considerations when measuring a strategic plan?

Accepted Answer

The plan must be measurable in

Question 10

Personnel management emphasized the aim of achieving strategic goals through people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are the three main areas in which we can train our employees?

Accepted Answer

Company culture, job-related skills, and

Question 12

The _____ is an organization's way of doing things.

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational lifecycle 
B)  company culture 
C)  organizational space 
D)  company structure 
E)  company resource 
A)  organizational lifecycle 
B)  company culture 
C)  organizational space 
D)  company structure 
E)  company resource

Question 13

A strategic plan should be a static document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Once implemented, a good strategic plan cannot be adjusted to suit the changing trends in the internal or external factors affecting the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Developing programs to meet the training needs of an organization occurs in the fourth part of the HRM plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is true with regard to the HRM plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  The HRM plan exists as an unspoken agreement between the HR department and management. 
B)  The HRM plan must be based completely on forecasted figures for the future. 
C)  The HRM plan must be unaffected by legislative changes in the external environment. 
D)  The HRM plan must be free from any budget constraints that the organization faces. 
E)  The HRM plan must be communicated to managers and others in the company. 
A)  The HRM plan exists as an unspoken agreement between the HR department and management. 
B)  The HRM plan must be based completely on forecasted figures for the future. 
C)  The HRM plan must be unaffected by legislative changes in the external environment. 
D)  The HRM plan must be free from any budget constraints that the organization faces. 
E)  The HRM plan must be communicated to managers and others in the company.

Question 17

Compare and contrast at least two differences between personnel management and strategic HRM.

Accepted Answer

Personnel management focused on administ

Question 18

An HR manager must develop the departmental goals and HR plans based on the overall goals of the organization autonomously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Quantitative data on strategic plans are effective in demonstrating how HR adds value to the bottom line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

_____ analysis is a strategic planning tool that identifies the strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats to an organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ analysis is a strategic planning tool...

_____ is the step that follows the selection process in the HRM plan.

Which of the following is true regarding the organizational lifecycle?

In the context of a SWOT analysis, which of the following would be considered an opportunity for an organization?

Every stage of the organizational lifecycle requires a different HRM strategy.

The first human resource department was created in 1901 by The National Cash Register Company (NCR).

The HRM strategic plan represents the major objectives an organization wants to achieve.

Which of the following is an aspect of an organization's company culture?

A SWOT analysis does not apply at the level of departmental performance.

What are the considerations when measuring a strategic plan?

Personnel management emphasized the aim of achieving strategic goals through people.

What are the three main areas in which we can train our employees?

The _____ is an organization's way of doing things.

A strategic plan should be a static document.

Once implemented, a good strategic plan cannot be adjusted to suit the changing trends in the internal or external factors affecting the company.

Developing programs to meet the training needs of an organization occurs in the fourth part of the HRM plan.

Which of the following is true with regard to the HRM plan?

Compare and contrast at least two differences between personnel management and strategic HRM.

An HR manager must develop the departmental goals and HR plans based on the overall goals of the organization autonomously.

Quantitative data on strategic plans are effective in demonstrating how HR adds value to the bottom line.

_____ analysis is a strategic planning tool that identifies the strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats to an organization.

The Role of Human Resources

Diversity and Multiculturalism

Recruitment

Selection

Compensation and Benefits

Retention and Motivation

Training and Development

Successful Employee Communication

Managing Employee Performance

Employee Assessment

Working With Labor Unions

Safety and Health at Work

International Hrm

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Exam 2: Developing and Implementing Strategic Hrm Plans

_____ is the step that follows the selection process in the HRM plan.

Which of the following is true regarding the organizational lifecycle?

In the context of a SWOT analysis, which of the following would be considered an opportunity for an organization?

Every stage of the organizational lifecycle requires a different HRM strategy.

The first human resource department was created in 1901 by The National Cash Register Company (NCR).

The HRM strategic plan represents the major objectives an organization wants to achieve.

Which of the following is an aspect of an organization's company culture?

A SWOT analysis does not apply at the level of departmental performance.

What are the considerations when measuring a strategic plan?

Personnel management emphasized the aim of achieving strategic goals through people.

What are the three main areas in which we can train our employees?

The _____ is an organization's way of doing things.

A strategic plan should be a static document.

Once implemented, a good strategic plan cannot be adjusted to suit the changing trends in the internal or external factors affecting the company.

Developing programs to meet the training needs of an organization occurs in the fourth part of the HRM plan.

Which of the following is true with regard to the HRM plan?

Compare and contrast at least two differences between personnel management and strategic HRM.

An HR manager must develop the departmental goals and HR plans based on the overall goals of the organization autonomously.

Quantitative data on strategic plans are effective in demonstrating how HR adds value to the bottom line.

_____ analysis is a strategic planning tool that identifies the strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats to an organization.

The Role of Human Resources

Diversity and Multiculturalism

Recruitment

Selection

Compensation and Benefits

Retention and Motivation

Training and Development

Successful Employee Communication

Managing Employee Performance

Employee Assessment

Working With Labor Unions

Safety and Health at Work

International Hrm

Filters