Question 1

Which of the following describes companies that are ethical and successful?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are solely concerned about the benefits of the company while making business decisions. 
B)  The owners most often assume responsibility for the actions of the company,rather than the employees. 
C)  They are less concerned about the interests of the people involved in the business. 
D)  Their main aim is to maximize profits in all their transactions. 
E)  They have a sense of purpose and vision that the employees value and use in their day-to-day work. 
A)  They are solely concerned about the benefits of the company while making business decisions. 
B)  The owners most often assume responsibility for the actions of the company,rather than the employees. 
C)  They are less concerned about the interests of the people involved in the business. 
D)  Their main aim is to maximize profits in all their transactions. 
E)  They have a sense of purpose and vision that the employees value and use in their day-to-day work.

Question 2

Which HR function involves offering programs through which employees acquire knowledge,skills,and behavior that improve their ability to meet the challenges of a variety of new or existing jobs,including the client and customer demands of those jobs?

Accepted Answer

A)  recruitment 
B)  personnel policy 
C)  development 
D)  employee relations 
E)  selection 
A)  recruitment 
B)  personnel policy 
C)  development 
D)  employee relations 
E)  selection

Question 3

_____ refers to the use of quantitative tools and scientific methods to analyze data from human resource databases and other sources to make evidence-based decisions that support business goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Conjoint analysis 
B)  Performance management 
C)  Workforce analytics 
D)  Career development 
E)  Task analysis 
A)  Conjoint analysis 
B)  Performance management 
C)  Workforce analytics 
D)  Career development 
E)  Task analysis

Question 4

How would you describe a career in human resource management? Cite the type of positions available,degree requirements,the nature of the work,and salary levels.

Accepted Answer

There are many different types of jobs i

Question 5

The Society for Human Resource Management is the primary professional organization for HRM and the world's largest human resource management association.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Reese,the human resource manager at Axis Inc. ,has developed an inspiring vision of how the HR function should contribute to employees' well-being and the company's success.She models the values and behaviors supporting that vision,and she gets her staff excited to be part of realizing the vision.This indicates that Reese has competencies in the area of

Accepted Answer

A)  global and cultural effectiveness. 
B)  critical evaluation. 
C)  relationship management. 
D)  leadership and navigation. 
E)  human resource expertise. 
A)  global and cultural effectiveness. 
B)  critical evaluation. 
C)  relationship management. 
D)  leadership and navigation. 
E)  human resource expertise.

Question 7

The supervisors in an organization play a key role in employee relations because they are most often the voice of management for the employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An HR manager can demonstrate competency in communication by excelling at which of the following behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  setting a vision for the HR function 
B)  listening effectively 
C)  supporting inclusiveness 
D)  maintaining confidentiality 
E)  applying knowledge of business principles 
A)  setting a vision for the HR function 
B)  listening effectively 
C)  supporting inclusiveness 
D)  maintaining confidentiality 
E)  applying knowledge of business principles

Question 9

When Ulysses Corp. ,a travel insurance company,decided to introduce new goals for its internal management,there was a rift regarding what should be implemented.Group A emphasized short-term goals that would benefit the company,while Group B believed in introducing policies that would create more mutually-beneficial relationships with client businesses,such as major airlines.Which of the following results would prove Group B's decision to be ideal?

Accepted Answer

A)  rival businesses going bankrupt due to a slow economy 
B)  an increase of quarterly bonuses offered to executives 
C)  studies showing a rise in the number of consumers looking to take a vacation 
D)  an increase of airline customers purchasing Ulysses' insurance 
E)  a steady decline of unhappy employees at Ulysses Corp.due to new healthcare benefits 
A)  rival businesses going bankrupt due to a slow economy 
B)  an increase of quarterly bonuses offered to executives 
C)  studies showing a rise in the number of consumers looking to take a vacation 
D)  an increase of airline customers purchasing Ulysses' insurance 
E)  a steady decline of unhappy employees at Ulysses Corp.due to new healthcare benefits

Question 10

Some of the employees of RVZ Services are unhappy with their supervisor's comments and remarks.They feel they are being unduly discriminated against by the supervisor,and so they turn to the HR department for help.Addressing such problems is a part of the HR function of

Accepted Answer

A)  recruitment and selection. 
B)  employee relations. 
C)  training and development of employees. 
D)  performance management. 
E)  planning and administration of pay and benefits. 
A)  recruitment and selection. 
B)  employee relations. 
C)  training and development of employees. 
D)  performance management. 
E)  planning and administration of pay and benefits.

Question 11

In the context of HRM functions,the activities of training and development include

Accepted Answer

A)  making decisions whether an organization will emphasize enabling employees to perform their current jobs,preparing them for future jobs,or both. 
B)  keeping track of how well employees are performing relative to objectives such as job descriptions and goals for a particular position. 
C)  attempting to identify applicants with the necessary knowledge,skills,abilities,and other characteristics that will help the organization achieve its goals. 
D)  preparing and distributing employee handbooks that detail company policies and,in large organizations,company publications such as a monthly newsletter or a website on the organization's intranet. 
E)  establishing policies related to hiring,discipline,promotions,and benefits. 
A)  making decisions whether an organization will emphasize enabling employees to perform their current jobs,preparing them for future jobs,or both. 
B)  keeping track of how well employees are performing relative to objectives such as job descriptions and goals for a particular position. 
C)  attempting to identify applicants with the necessary knowledge,skills,abilities,and other characteristics that will help the organization achieve its goals. 
D)  preparing and distributing employee handbooks that detail company policies and,in large organizations,company publications such as a monthly newsletter or a website on the organization's intranet. 
E)  establishing policies related to hiring,discipline,promotions,and benefits.

Question 12

Which of the following scenarios demonstrates a violation of the right of freedom of conscience in a workplace environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  A supervisor shares the previous employment details of an employee with a colleague. 
B)  An interviewer does not specify the details of a job to a prospective employee. 
C)  A supervisor coerces an employee to use unsafe practices to keep a project on schedule. 
D)  An employee complains about his supervisor during a conference call with a client. 
E)  A supervisor does not provide a fair hearing when an employee complains about a colleague. 
A)  A supervisor shares the previous employment details of an employee with a colleague. 
B)  An interviewer does not specify the details of a job to a prospective employee. 
C)  A supervisor coerces an employee to use unsafe practices to keep a project on schedule. 
D)  An employee complains about his supervisor during a conference call with a client. 
E)  A supervisor does not provide a fair hearing when an employee complains about a colleague.

Question 13

Identify the correct statement regarding human resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  Human resources can be imitated. 
B)  Human resources are commonly found. 
C)  Human resources have no good substitutes. 
D)  Human resources seldom perform critical functions. 
E)  Human resources are interchangeable,easily replaced parts of a system. 
A)  Human resources can be imitated. 
B)  Human resources are commonly found. 
C)  Human resources have no good substitutes. 
D)  Human resources seldom perform critical functions. 
E)  Human resources are interchangeable,easily replaced parts of a system.

Question 14

When a manufacturer experienced a slowdown in sales,it laid off the two employees with the poorest attendance.One of the employees sued the company,saying it should have laid off the most recently hired workers.What defense would the company most likely offer?

Accepted Answer

A)  The layoffs were not discriminatory. 
B)  The company was forced to make the layoffs. 
C)  There are no federal laws that apply to this situation. 
D)  The layoffs were instances of employment at will. 
E)  The age of the company's workforce has been rising. 
A)  The layoffs were not discriminatory. 
B)  The company was forced to make the layoffs. 
C)  There are no federal laws that apply to this situation. 
D)  The layoffs were instances of employment at will. 
E)  The age of the company's workforce has been rising.

Question 15

Jacob is the human resource manager at Platinum Corp.He clearly understands the company's strategy.He has a solid understanding of business principles,and he applies these to help the HR department contribute to Platinum's success.This scenario indicates that Jacob has competency in the area of

Accepted Answer

A)  business acumen. 
B)  ethical practice. 
C)  communication. 
D)  leadership and navigation. 
E)  relationship management. 
A)  business acumen. 
B)  ethical practice. 
C)  communication. 
D)  leadership and navigation. 
E)  relationship management.

Question 16

Managers and economists traditionally have seen human resource management as a source of value to their organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The role of an HR generalist is essentially limited to recruitment and selection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to the SHRM competency model,which of the following competencies is part of the interpersonal cluster?

Accepted Answer

A)  leadership 
B)  human resource expertise 
C)  business acumen 
D)  critical evaluation 
E)  global and cultural effectiveness 
A)  leadership 
B)  human resource expertise 
C)  business acumen 
D)  critical evaluation 
E)  global and cultural effectiveness

Question 19

List and provide an example of the basic human rights suggested by the work of Immanuel Kant.

Accepted Answer

1)Right of free consent: People have the

Question 20

According to the philosopher Immanuel Kant,the right of employees to know the nature of the job they are being hired to do and the obligation of a company not to deceive them in this respect is mainly reflective of the basic right of

Accepted Answer

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

Which of the following describes companies that are ethical and successful?

Which HR function involves offering programs through which employees acquire knowledge,skills,and behavior that improve their ability to meet the challenges of a variety of new or existing jobs,including the client and customer demands of those jobs?

_____ refers to the use of quantitative tools and scientific methods to analyze data from human resource databases and other sources to make evidence-based decisions that support business goals.

How would you describe a career in human resource management? Cite the type of positions available,degree requirements,the nature of the work,and salary levels.

The Society for Human Resource Management is the primary professional organization for HRM and the world's largest human resource management association.

The supervisors in an organization play a key role in employee relations because they are most often the voice of management for the employees.

An HR manager can demonstrate competency in communication by excelling at which of the following behaviors?

Some of the employees of RVZ Services are unhappy with their supervisor's comments and remarks.They feel they are being unduly discriminated against by the supervisor,and so they turn to the HR department for help.Addressing such problems is a part of the HR function of

In the context of HRM functions,the activities of training and development include

Which of the following scenarios demonstrates a violation of the right of freedom of conscience in a workplace environment?

Identify the correct statement regarding human resources.

When a manufacturer experienced a slowdown in sales,it laid off the two employees with the poorest attendance.One of the employees sued the company,saying it should have laid off the most recently hired workers.What defense would the company most likely offer?

Jacob is the human resource manager at Platinum Corp.He clearly understands the company's strategy.He has a solid understanding of business principles,and he applies these to help the HR department contribute to Platinum's success.This scenario indicates that Jacob has competency in the area of

Managers and economists traditionally have seen human resource management as a source of value to their organizations.

The role of an HR generalist is essentially limited to recruitment and selection.

According to the SHRM competency model,which of the following competencies is part of the interpersonal cluster?

List and provide an example of the basic human rights suggested by the work of Immanuel Kant.

According to the philosopher Immanuel Kant,the right of employees to know the nature of the job they are being hired to do and the obligation of a company not to deceive them in this respect is mainly reflective of the basic right of

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

Which of the following describes companies that are ethical and successful?

Which HR function involves offering programs through which employees acquire knowledge,skills,and behavior that improve their ability to meet the challenges of a variety of new or existing jobs,including the client and customer demands of those jobs?

_____ refers to the use of quantitative tools and scientific methods to analyze data from human resource databases and other sources to make evidence-based decisions that support business goals.

How would you describe a career in human resource management? Cite the type of positions available,degree requirements,the nature of the work,and salary levels.

The Society for Human Resource Management is the primary professional organization for HRM and the world's largest human resource management association.

The supervisors in an organization play a key role in employee relations because they are most often the voice of management for the employees.

An HR manager can demonstrate competency in communication by excelling at which of the following behaviors?

Some of the employees of RVZ Services are unhappy with their supervisor's comments and remarks.They feel they are being unduly discriminated against by the supervisor,and so they turn to the HR department for help.Addressing such problems is a part of the HR function of

In the context of HRM functions,the activities of training and development include

Which of the following scenarios demonstrates a violation of the right of freedom of conscience in a workplace environment?

Identify the correct statement regarding human resources.

When a manufacturer experienced a slowdown in sales,it laid off the two employees with the poorest attendance.One of the employees sued the company,saying it should have laid off the most recently hired workers.What defense would the company most likely offer?

Jacob is the human resource manager at Platinum Corp.He clearly understands the company's strategy.He has a solid understanding of business principles,and he applies these to help the HR department contribute to Platinum's success.This scenario indicates that Jacob has competency in the area of

Managers and economists traditionally have seen human resource management as a source of value to their organizations.

The role of an HR generalist is essentially limited to recruitment and selection.

According to the SHRM competency model,which of the following competencies is part of the interpersonal cluster?

List and provide an example of the basic human rights suggested by the work of Immanuel Kant.

According to the philosopher Immanuel Kant,the right of employees to know the nature of the job they are being hired to do and the obligation of a company not to deceive them in this respect is mainly reflective of the basic right of

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