Question 1

About how many times greater is the median annual compensation for HR managers compared to the median annual earnings for all jobs?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 times as much 
B)  10 times as much 
C)  2 times as much 
D)  5 times as much 
A)  3 times as much 
B)  10 times as much 
C)  2 times as much 
D)  5 times as much A

Question 2

What technology assists HR professionals? How has technology altered the HR organization?

Accepted Answer

With the increased sophistication of technology has come the ability to design more useful human resource information systems (HRIS).An HRIS is any organized approach for obtaining relevant and timely information on which to base human resource decisions.Think of an HRIS as an umbrella for merging the various subsystems,such as applicant tracking systems,online assessment,and automated reference checking.Today,mainstay HR responsibilities such as recruitment,selection,oversight of legal and regulatory compliance,benefits administration,and the safeguarding of confidential employee information cannot be carried out effectively without HRIS.Line managers,HR outsourcing,HR shared service centers,and professional employer organizations are now handling many of the traditional HR tasks because of technology.In addition,many activities associated with staffing have been automated,so line managers can be more involved in the selection process.

Question 3

Training primarily focuses on the long-term career needs of employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Many HR departments are most likely becoming smaller because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  federal agencies monitor HR functions 
B)  HR telecommuting is gaining popularity 
C)  external groups are performing HR functions 
D)  there is no way to explain the role of HR professionals as strategic business partners 
A)  federal agencies monitor HR functions 
B)  HR telecommuting is gaining popularity 
C)  external groups are performing HR functions 
D)  there is no way to explain the role of HR professionals as strategic business partners

Question 5

The firm's corporate image or culture that attracts and retains ideal employees is best known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  job branding 
B)  brand culture 
C)  HR branding 
D)  employer branding 
A)  job branding 
B)  brand culture 
C)  HR branding 
D)  employer branding

Question 6

Which of the following positions would be considered a human resource specialist?

Accepted Answer

A)  human resource manager 
B)  compensation manager 
C)  vice president human resources 
D)  marketing manager 
A)  human resource manager 
B)  compensation manager 
C)  vice president human resources 
D)  marketing manager

Question 7

The meaning of value creation differs according to a company's ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  size 
B)  mission 
C)  age 
D)  none of the above 
A)  size 
B)  mission 
C)  age 
D)  none of the above

Question 8

Society pressures a firm's HRM by expecting corporate social responsibility and ethical decision-making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an environment factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  competition 
B)  customers 
C)  mission 
D)  shareholders 
A)  competition 
B)  customers 
C)  mission 
D)  shareholders

Question 10

Performance management is a formal system of review and evaluation of individual or team task performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Employer branding refers to the firm's corporate image or culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Today HR outsourcing can be done in different ways.Which of the following is one of those ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  discrete services outsourcing 
B)  project management outsourcing 
C)  external recruitment process outsourcing 
D)  parts supply outsourcing 
A)  discrete services outsourcing 
B)  project management outsourcing 
C)  external recruitment process outsourcing 
D)  parts supply outsourcing

Question 13

cloud computing ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  has done little to enhance HR mobility 
B)  requires expensive, time-consuming upgrades for HR staff 
C)  allows HR professionals to access applications from virtually anywhere 
D)  has largely been ignored by HR professionals 
A)  has done little to enhance HR mobility 
B)  requires expensive, time-consuming upgrades for HR staff 
C)  allows HR professionals to access applications from virtually anywhere 
D)  has largely been ignored by HR professionals

Question 14

Which of the following is the discipline of dealing with what is right and wrong?

Accepted Answer

A)  corporate social responsibility 
B)  sociology 
C)  cultural norms 
D)  ethics 
A)  corporate social responsibility 
B)  sociology 
C)  cultural norms 
D)  ethics

Question 15

What is a line manager and what role does a line manager play in HR? Why do you think line managers are involved with HR now more than in the past?

Accepted Answer

Individuals directly involved in accompl

Question 16

What is strategic planning? What role can HR professionals play in strategic planning?

Accepted Answer

Strategic planning is an ongoing process

Question 17

What human resource task pervades all functional areas of human resource management?

Accepted Answer

A)  health and safety 
B)  development 
C)  training 
D)  research 
A)  health and safety 
B)  development 
C)  training 
D)  research

Question 18

The primary purpose of employer branding is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  promote employee benefits 
B)  sell consumer products 
C)  attract quality employees 
D)  encourage media mentions 
A)  promote employee benefits 
B)  sell consumer products 
C)  attract quality employees 
D)  encourage media mentions

Question 19

Which term refers to the planned and systematic attempt to change an organization and improve its performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  organization development 
B)  corporate development 
C)  performance management 
D)  organization training 
A)  organization development 
B)  corporate development 
C)  performance management 
D)  organization training

Question 20

A person who may be an executive and performs tasks in a variety of HR-related areas is best known as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  specialist 
B)  manager 
C)  generalist 
D)  supervisor 
A)  specialist 
B)  manager 
C)  generalist 
D)  supervisor

About how many times greater is the median annual compensation for HR managers compared to the median annual earnings for all jobs?

What technology assists HR professionals? How has technology altered the HR organization?

Training primarily focuses on the long-term career needs of employees.

Many HR departments are most likely becoming smaller because ________.

The firm's corporate image or culture that attracts and retains ideal employees is best known as ________.

Which of the following positions would be considered a human resource specialist?

The meaning of value creation differs according to a company's ________.

Society pressures a firm's HRM by expecting corporate social responsibility and ethical decision-making.

Which of the following is NOT an environment factor?

Performance management is a formal system of review and evaluation of individual or team task performance.

Employer branding refers to the firm's corporate image or culture.

Today HR outsourcing can be done in different ways.Which of the following is one of those ways?

cloud computing ________.

Which of the following is the discipline of dealing with what is right and wrong?

What is a line manager and what role does a line manager play in HR? Why do you think line managers are involved with HR now more than in the past?

What is strategic planning? What role can HR professionals play in strategic planning?

What human resource task pervades all functional areas of human resource management?

The primary purpose of employer branding is to ________.

Which term refers to the planned and systematic attempt to change an organization and improve its performance?

A person who may be an executive and performs tasks in a variety of HR-related areas is best known as a ________.

Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Workforce Diversity

Strategic Planning, Human Resource Planning, and Job Analysis

Recruitment

Selection

Performance Management and Appraisal

Training and Development

Direct Financial Compensation Core Compensation:

Indirect Financial Compensation Employee Benefits:

Labor Unions and Collective Bargaining

Internal Employee Relations

Employee Safety, Health, and Wellness

Global Human Resource Management

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Exam 1: Human Resource Management: An Overview

About how many times greater is the median annual compensation for HR managers compared to the median annual earnings for all jobs?

What technology assists HR professionals? How has technology altered the HR organization?

Training primarily focuses on the long-term career needs of employees.

Many HR departments are most likely becoming smaller because ________.

The firm's corporate image or culture that attracts and retains ideal employees is best known as ________.

Which of the following positions would be considered a human resource specialist?

The meaning of value creation differs according to a company's ________.

Society pressures a firm's HRM by expecting corporate social responsibility and ethical decision-making.

Which of the following is NOT an environment factor?

Performance management is a formal system of review and evaluation of individual or team task performance.

Employer branding refers to the firm's corporate image or culture.

Today HR outsourcing can be done in different ways.Which of the following is one of those ways?

cloud computing ________.

Which of the following is the discipline of dealing with what is right and wrong?

What is a line manager and what role does a line manager play in HR? Why do you think line managers are involved with HR now more than in the past?

What is strategic planning? What role can HR professionals play in strategic planning?

What human resource task pervades all functional areas of human resource management?

The primary purpose of employer branding is to ________.

Which term refers to the planned and systematic attempt to change an organization and improve its performance?

A person who may be an executive and performs tasks in a variety of HR-related areas is best known as a ________.

Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Workforce Diversity

Strategic Planning, Human Resource Planning, and Job Analysis

Recruitment

Selection

Performance Management and Appraisal

Training and Development

Direct Financial Compensation Core Compensation:

Indirect Financial Compensation Employee Benefits:

Labor Unions and Collective Bargaining

Internal Employee Relations

Employee Safety, Health, and Wellness

Global Human Resource Management

Filters