Exam 1: Introduction to Human Resource Management

What are the three distinct functions carried out by human resource managers? Describe each function in a brief essay.

What is evidence-based human resource management? How does evidence-based human resource management benefit firms?

All of the following are ways in which an HR manager most likely assists and advises line managers EXCEPT ________.

Larry,a manager at a commercial real estate firm,has established a monthly sales quota for his sales team.Which basic function of management best describes Larry's actions?

Which was NOT a change in the economic and political philosophies that drove the globalization boom causing U.S.imports and exports to rise from $47 billion in 1960,to $562 billion in 1980,to about $4.7 trillion recently?

Ethical issues such as work place safety,and employee privacy rights are all related to human resource management.

The role of labor relations specialists includes investigating EEO grievances and collecting data about jobs for the purpose of writing job descriptions.

Administering health benefits programs,helping line managers comply with EEO laws,and assisting with labor relations are all elements of the ________ function.

According to employer surveys,one of the primary challenges of Generation Y employees is their ________.

Staff managers are authorized to issue orders to subordinates and are directly in charge of accomplishing the organization's basic goals.