Question 1

Human resource management requires the ability to communicate through a variety of channels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Discuss the responsibility of HR with regard to planning and administering pay and benefits.Also,analyze the impact of this function on an organization.

Accepted Answer

The pay and benefits that employees earn

Question 3

Montero Inc. ,an automobile manufacturing company,had the largest number of employees in the manufacturing sector last year.Instead of hiring more employees,the company decided to invest heavily in training its employees on automotive maintenance and design.Which of the following beliefs has most likely led the company to take this decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  The employees in the company are interchangeable. 
B)  The employees are the source of the company's success or failure. 
C)  The union employees in the company will resign once their contract expires. 
D)  A majority of the employees own shares in the company. 
E)  A majority of the employees in the company have an automotive engineering background. 
A)  The employees in the company are interchangeable. 
B)  The employees are the source of the company's success or failure. 
C)  The union employees in the company will resign once their contract expires. 
D)  A majority of the employees own shares in the company. 
E)  A majority of the employees in the company have an automotive engineering background.

Question 4

An organization's ability to profit without depleting its resources,including employees,natural resources,and the support of the surrounding community,is called

Accepted Answer

A)  adjustability. 
B)  absorbability. 
C)  substitutability. 
D)  sustainability. 
E)  credibility. 
A)  adjustability. 
B)  absorbability. 
C)  substitutability. 
D)  sustainability. 
E)  credibility.

Question 5

High-performance work systems have been essential in making organizations strong enough to weather the storm of a recession and remain profitable when the economy begins to expand after the recession.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Kurt,a manager at Marshall Inc. ,was asked by his supervisor to sign a contract with a new supplier.The contract stated that the industrial waste released by the company would be released into a local river.Kurt was against this idea of polluting the river with the waste,so he refused to sign the contract.In this scenario,Kurt exercised his right of

Accepted Answer

A)  freedom of conscience. 
B)  first refusal. 
C)  freedom of speech. 
D)  privacy. 
E)  free consent. 
A)  freedom of conscience. 
B)  first refusal. 
C)  freedom of speech. 
D)  privacy. 
E)  free consent.

Question 7

Joanna,a local farmer,buys her equipment exclusively from the manufacturer Wooster.Inc.Because of this,Joanna is affected by Wooster Inc.'s operations.This indicates that Joanna is a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  stakeholder 
B)  business partner 
C)  workforce analyst 
D)  talent manager 
E)  strategic partner 
A)  stakeholder 
B)  business partner 
C)  workforce analyst 
D)  talent manager 
E)  strategic partner

Question 8

According to your text,it is not enough for HR professionals to know how to perform tasks specific to human resource management.HR professionals also must be able to work effectively with others,contribute to business success,and

Accepted Answer

A)  keep up-to-date on technology laws. 
B)  Instruct others in the use of HR technology. 
C)  lead others ethically. 
D)  occasionally gather relevant data. 
E)  ensure policies remain unchanged. 
A)  keep up-to-date on technology laws. 
B)  Instruct others in the use of HR technology. 
C)  lead others ethically. 
D)  occasionally gather relevant data. 
E)  ensure policies remain unchanged.

Question 9

Nicole,an employee at Neo Corp. ,develops and distributes newsletters that announce upcoming events in the company.Which of the following human resource management practices is being performed by Nicole?

Accepted Answer

A)  performance management 
B)  employee relations 
C)  selection 
D)  training 
E)  compensation 
A)  performance management 
B)  employee relations 
C)  selection 
D)  training 
E)  compensation

Question 10

Evidence-based HR refers to the practice of initiating disciplinary action against employees only in the presence of clear and demonstrable proof of undesirable behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Identify the correct statement regarding sustainable organizations.

Accepted Answer

A)  They primarily focus on maximizing profits and delivering high returns to investors. 
B)  They focus on smooth turnover and outsourcing rather than long-term planning. 
C)  They are more concerned about justice and fairness rather than short-term profits. 
D)  They are less concerned about employee development and empowerment. 
E)  They are more concerned with the quantum of output than quality standards. 
A)  They primarily focus on maximizing profits and delivering high returns to investors. 
B)  They focus on smooth turnover and outsourcing rather than long-term planning. 
C)  They are more concerned about justice and fairness rather than short-term profits. 
D)  They are less concerned about employee development and empowerment. 
E)  They are more concerned with the quantum of output than quality standards.

Question 13

Julie works at Matrix Inc.Her primary role in the company is to create self-rating,job-related questionnaires for the employees.Which of the following human resource management practices is being performed by Julie?

Accepted Answer

A)  performance management 
B)  employee relations 
C)  selection 
D)  training 
E)  compensation 
A)  performance management 
B)  employee relations 
C)  selection 
D)  training 
E)  compensation

Question 14

Explain human resource planning and evidence-based HR.How do these concepts help HR in supporting an organization's strategy?

Accepted Answer

Human resource planning involves identif

Question 15

Explain why supervisors and non-HR managers are expected to be familiar with the basics of HRM.List five examples of the types of HR responsibilities supervisors are expected to perform.

Accepted Answer

Although many organizations have human r

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Blandings Corp. ,an apparel manufacturer,has been profitable for a long time without depleting its resources-raw materials,employees,and the support of the local community.The company also caters to the needs of all its stakeholders.Which of the following characteristics is illustrated in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  sustainability 
B)  strategic architecture 
C)  compliance with law 
D)  talent management 
E)  workforce analytics 
A)  sustainability 
B)  strategic architecture 
C)  compliance with law 
D)  talent management 
E)  workforce analytics

Question 18

Jarvis,a manager at Carmile Inc. ,is rigid with his employees and does not allow them to voice their opinions or criticisms about their superiors.On the other hand,Michelle,another manager at the same firm,encourages her subordinates to communicate with her openly.Which of the following statements uses basic rights to argue in favor of Michelle's practice over that of Jarvis's?

Accepted Answer

A)  It enables Michelle to keep a tab on the grapevine communication in the company. 
B)  It engages the employees in expressing constructive criticisms and opinions. 
C)  It reduces the possibility of any whistle blowers in the company. 
D)  It enhances the chances of more employees being promoted. 
E)  It curbs the privacy and confidential requirements of an employee. 
A)  It enables Michelle to keep a tab on the grapevine communication in the company. 
B)  It engages the employees in expressing constructive criticisms and opinions. 
C)  It reduces the possibility of any whistle blowers in the company. 
D)  It enhances the chances of more employees being promoted. 
E)  It curbs the privacy and confidential requirements of an employee.

Question 19

Establishing and administering personnel policies allows a company to handle problematic situations more fairly and objectively than if it addressed such incidents on a case-by-case basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In a recent trend,some companies are doing away with their human resource departments altogether because they

Accepted Answer

A)  prefer to have vertical organizational structures. 
B)  want to establish a centralized decision-making system. 
C)  need more narrowly-defined jobs due to greater concern for innovation and quality. 
D)  do not need HR for recruitment as they rely heavily on promotions from within and applicants referred by current employees. 
E)  want to encourage department managers and other employees to handle HR issues as they arise. 
A)  prefer to have vertical organizational structures. 
B)  want to establish a centralized decision-making system. 
C)  need more narrowly-defined jobs due to greater concern for innovation and quality. 
D)  do not need HR for recruitment as they rely heavily on promotions from within and applicants referred by current employees. 
E)  want to encourage department managers and other employees to handle HR issues as they arise.

Human resource management requires the ability to communicate through a variety of channels.

Discuss the responsibility of HR with regard to planning and administering pay and benefits.Also,analyze the impact of this function on an organization.

An organization's ability to profit without depleting its resources,including employees,natural resources,and the support of the surrounding community,is called

High-performance work systems have been essential in making organizations strong enough to weather the storm of a recession and remain profitable when the economy begins to expand after the recession.

Joanna,a local farmer,buys her equipment exclusively from the manufacturer Wooster.Inc.Because of this,Joanna is affected by Wooster Inc.'s operations.This indicates that Joanna is a _____.

According to your text,it is not enough for HR professionals to know how to perform tasks specific to human resource management.HR professionals also must be able to work effectively with others,contribute to business success,and

Nicole,an employee at Neo Corp. ,develops and distributes newsletters that announce upcoming events in the company.Which of the following human resource management practices is being performed by Nicole?

Evidence-based HR refers to the practice of initiating disciplinary action against employees only in the presence of clear and demonstrable proof of undesirable behavior.

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

Identify the correct statement regarding sustainable organizations.

Julie works at Matrix Inc.Her primary role in the company is to create self-rating,job-related questionnaires for the employees.Which of the following human resource management practices is being performed by Julie?

Explain human resource planning and evidence-based HR.How do these concepts help HR in supporting an organization's strategy?

Explain why supervisors and non-HR managers are expected to be familiar with the basics of HRM.List five examples of the types of HR responsibilities supervisors are expected to perform.

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

Establishing and administering personnel policies allows a company to handle problematic situations more fairly and objectively than if it addressed such incidents on a case-by-case basis.

In a recent trend,some companies are doing away with their human resource departments altogether because they

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

Developing Employees for Future Success

Creating and Maintaining High-Performance Organizations

Managing Employees Performance

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

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Exam 1: Managing Human Resources

Human resource management requires the ability to communicate through a variety of channels.

Discuss the responsibility of HR with regard to planning and administering pay and benefits.Also,analyze the impact of this function on an organization.

An organization's ability to profit without depleting its resources,including employees,natural resources,and the support of the surrounding community,is called

High-performance work systems have been essential in making organizations strong enough to weather the storm of a recession and remain profitable when the economy begins to expand after the recession.

Joanna,a local farmer,buys her equipment exclusively from the manufacturer Wooster.Inc.Because of this,Joanna is affected by Wooster Inc.'s operations.This indicates that Joanna is a _____.

According to your text,it is not enough for HR professionals to know how to perform tasks specific to human resource management.HR professionals also must be able to work effectively with others,contribute to business success,and

Nicole,an employee at Neo Corp. ,develops and distributes newsletters that announce upcoming events in the company.Which of the following human resource management practices is being performed by Nicole?

Evidence-based HR refers to the practice of initiating disciplinary action against employees only in the presence of clear and demonstrable proof of undesirable behavior.

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

Identify the correct statement regarding sustainable organizations.

Julie works at Matrix Inc.Her primary role in the company is to create self-rating,job-related questionnaires for the employees.Which of the following human resource management practices is being performed by Julie?

Explain human resource planning and evidence-based HR.How do these concepts help HR in supporting an organization's strategy?

Explain why supervisors and non-HR managers are expected to be familiar with the basics of HRM.List five examples of the types of HR responsibilities supervisors are expected to perform.

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

Establishing and administering personnel policies allows a company to handle problematic situations more fairly and objectively than if it addressed such incidents on a case-by-case basis.

In a recent trend,some companies are doing away with their human resource departments altogether because they

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

Developing Employees for Future Success

Creating and Maintaining High-Performance Organizations

Managing Employees Performance

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

Filters