Question 1

Allowing employees to set their own schedules results in the creation of _____ schedules.

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed 
B)  standardized 
C)  flexible 
D)  autonomous 
E)  uniform 
A)  fixed 
B)  standardized 
C)  flexible 
D)  autonomous 
E)  uniform

Question 2

Training employees maximizes the legal exposure of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A person with a _____ mindset can plan far in advance and look at trends which could affect the environment in which the business is operating.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person with a _____ mindset can...

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true with regard to development of workplace policies and HR?

Accepted Answer

A)  All organizations have the identical policies to ensure fairness and continuity within the organization. 
B)  Workplace policies, once established, are permanent and cannot be amended. 
C)  Developing the verbiage surrounding workplace policies is the job of the HR department. 
D)  HR departments autonomously develop policies that apply to the whole organization. 
E)  Dress code and Internet usage at work do not come under the purview of workplace policies. 
A)  All organizations have the identical policies to ensure fairness and continuity within the organization. 
B)  Workplace policies, once established, are permanent and cannot be amended. 
C)  Developing the verbiage surrounding workplace policies is the job of the HR department. 
D)  HR departments autonomously develop policies that apply to the whole organization. 
E)  Dress code and Internet usage at work do not come under the purview of workplace policies.

Question 5

_____ includes anything the employee receives for his or her work.

Accepted Answer

A)  Debt 
B)  Capital 
C)  Exemption 
D)  Compensation 
E)  Taxation 
A)  Debt 
B)  Capital 
C)  Exemption 
D)  Compensation 
E)  Taxation

Question 6

_____ represent a policy which allows employees to set their own work schedules to work around family and personal needs.

Accepted Answer

Flexible w

Question 7

The term _____ is used to describe lost productivity as a result of an employee using a work computer for personal reasons.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term _____ is used to describe...

Question 8

Healthcare is an employee benefit that may be altered to cut costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

_____ allows employees to work from home or a remote location for a specified period of time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Offshoring 
B)  Telecommuting 
C)  Multitasking 
D)  Hotdesking 
E)  Cyberloafing 
A)  Offshoring 
B)  Telecommuting 
C)  Multitasking 
D)  Hotdesking 
E)  Cyberloafing

Question 10

When determining compensation, pay systems must reward all employees uniformly irrespective of the number of years in the organization, experience, and educational qualification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

_____ is a concept that examines the moral rights and wrongs of a certain situation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethics 
B)  Goals 
C)  Beliefs 
D)  Biases 
E)  Ideas 
A)  Ethics 
B)  Goals 
C)  Beliefs 
D)  Biases 
E)  Ideas

Question 12

PHR, or Professional in Human Resources, is a certification exam open to HR professionals with at least two years of experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A _____ plan gives all employees a minimum level of benefits and a set amount to spend on flexible benefits, such as additional healthcare or vacation time.

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed 
B)  cafeteria 
C)  401(k) 
D)  golden parachute 
E)  profit-sharing 
A)  fixed 
B)  cafeteria 
C)  401(k) 
D)  golden parachute 
E)  profit-sharing

Question 14

Which of the following is an implication of the retirement of baby boomers?

Accepted Answer

A)  The current workforce will adequately compensate the manpower shortage left behind by baby boomers. 
B)  The baby boomers' knowledge and expertise will be transferred to the current workforce because it is formalized. 
C)  Baby boomers will live longer, resulting in higher health-care costs for the current workforce. 
D)  Baby boomers will survive in sufficient comfort owing to the abundant savings they collected over decades. 
E)  The current workforce will pay less toward the Social Security needs than those of the baby boomer generation. 
A)  The current workforce will adequately compensate the manpower shortage left behind by baby boomers. 
B)  The baby boomers' knowledge and expertise will be transferred to the current workforce because it is formalized. 
C)  Baby boomers will live longer, resulting in higher health-care costs for the current workforce. 
D)  Baby boomers will survive in sufficient comfort owing to the abundant savings they collected over decades. 
E)  The current workforce will pay less toward the Social Security needs than those of the baby boomer generation.

Question 15

_____, a term used to describe lost productivity as a result of an employee using a work computer for personal reasons, is certainly another concern technology can create.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hotdesking 
B)  Telecommuting 
C)  Cyberloafing 
D)  Coworking 
E)  Offshoring 
A)  Hotdesking 
B)  Telecommuting 
C)  Cyberloafing 
D)  Coworking 
E)  Offshoring

Question 16

Union contracts are the sole determinants of worker safety regulations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Managers are correct in believing that most people leave an organization because of pay-related matters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Cafeteria plans provide more flexible benefits that the employee can use as required.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

_____ involves keeping and motivating employees to stay with the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Selection 
B)  Recruitment 
C)  Retention 
D)  Worker protection 
E)  Training 
A)  Selection 
B)  Recruitment 
C)  Retention 
D)  Worker protection 
E)  Training

Question 20

What are the four steps in the staffing function of the HR department?

Accepted Answer

Staffing involves the entire hiring proc

Allowing employees to set their own schedules results in the creation of _____ schedules.

Training employees maximizes the legal exposure of the organization.

A person with a _____ mindset can plan far in advance and look at trends which could affect the environment in which the business is operating.

Which of the following statements is true with regard to development of workplace policies and HR?

_____ includes anything the employee receives for his or her work.

_____ represent a policy which allows employees to set their own work schedules to work around family and personal needs.

The term _____ is used to describe lost productivity as a result of an employee using a work computer for personal reasons.

Healthcare is an employee benefit that may be altered to cut costs.

_____ allows employees to work from home or a remote location for a specified period of time.

When determining compensation, pay systems must reward all employees uniformly irrespective of the number of years in the organization, experience, and educational qualification.

_____ is a concept that examines the moral rights and wrongs of a certain situation.

PHR, or Professional in Human Resources, is a certification exam open to HR professionals with at least two years of experience.

A _____ plan gives all employees a minimum level of benefits and a set amount to spend on flexible benefits, such as additional healthcare or vacation time.

Which of the following is an implication of the retirement of baby boomers?

_____, a term used to describe lost productivity as a result of an employee using a work computer for personal reasons, is certainly another concern technology can create.

Union contracts are the sole determinants of worker safety regulations.

Managers are correct in believing that most people leave an organization because of pay-related matters.

Cafeteria plans provide more flexible benefits that the employee can use as required.

_____ involves keeping and motivating employees to stay with the organization.

What are the four steps in the staffing function of the HR department?

Developing and Implementing Strategic Hrm Plans

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 1: The Role of Human Resources

Allowing employees to set their own schedules results in the creation of _____ schedules.

Training employees maximizes the legal exposure of the organization.

A person with a _____ mindset can plan far in advance and look at trends which could affect the environment in which the business is operating.

Which of the following statements is true with regard to development of workplace policies and HR?

_____ includes anything the employee receives for his or her work.

_____ represent a policy which allows employees to set their own work schedules to work around family and personal needs.

The term _____ is used to describe lost productivity as a result of an employee using a work computer for personal reasons.

Healthcare is an employee benefit that may be altered to cut costs.

_____ allows employees to work from home or a remote location for a specified period of time.

When determining compensation, pay systems must reward all employees uniformly irrespective of the number of years in the organization, experience, and educational qualification.

_____ is a concept that examines the moral rights and wrongs of a certain situation.

PHR, or Professional in Human Resources, is a certification exam open to HR professionals with at least two years of experience.

A _____ plan gives all employees a minimum level of benefits and a set amount to spend on flexible benefits, such as additional healthcare or vacation time.

Which of the following is an implication of the retirement of baby boomers?

_____, a term used to describe lost productivity as a result of an employee using a work computer for personal reasons, is certainly another concern technology can create.

Union contracts are the sole determinants of worker safety regulations.

Managers are correct in believing that most people leave an organization because of pay-related matters.

Cafeteria plans provide more flexible benefits that the employee can use as required.

_____ involves keeping and motivating employees to stay with the organization.

What are the four steps in the staffing function of the HR department?

Developing and Implementing Strategic Hrm Plans

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