Question 1

Communication skills are a type of _____ skill.

Accepted Answer

human relations

Question 2

A _____ is a person who specializes in matching jobs with people and usually works only with higher level positions.

Accepted Answer

A) corporate trainer 
B) head-hunter 
C) legal consultant 
D) talent developer 
E) functional expert 
A) corporate trainer 
B) head-hunter 
C) legal consultant 
D) talent developer 
E) functional expert B

Question 3

Compare and contrast at least two differences between personnel management and strategic HRM.

Accepted Answer

Personnel management focused on administering the policies,stand-alone programs,and created a cost for the company.HRM,however,has a focus on achieving strategic goals through people.Under this perspective,training programs are integrated with a company's mission and values and managers along with HR share the responsibility in management of people.HR contributes to the profit objectives of the organization.

Question 4

The region or area in which a business is located is a major determinant of its compensation strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The _____ process consists of the interviewing and hiring process.

Accepted Answer

A) appraisal 
B) selection 
C) training 
D) recruitment 
E) compensation 
A) appraisal 
B) selection 
C) training 
D) recruitment 
E) compensation

Question 6

The _____ is an organization's way of doing things.

Accepted Answer

A) organizational lifecycle 
B) company culture 
C) organizational space 
D) company structure 
E) company resource 
A) organizational lifecycle 
B) company culture 
C) organizational space 
D) company structure 
E) company resource

Question 7

Strategic plans must be measurable in _____ terms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Strategic plans must be measurable in _____...

Question 8

In the context of SWOT analysis,which of the following would be considered a strength?

Accepted Answer

A) Rapid growth of industry 
B) High brand value 
C) Relaxation of governmental regulations 
D) Tax exemptions 
E) Favorable political environment 
A) Rapid growth of industry 
B) High brand value 
C) Relaxation of governmental regulations 
D) Tax exemptions 
E) Favorable political environment

Question 9

An effective HRM plan provides value to the organization when it:

Accepted Answer

A) is completely based on forecast figures of the organization. 
B) incorporates the legislative changes occurring outside the organization. 
C) establishes generic and wide-ranging goals for the organization. 
D) imitates the plan used by other companies like its branches or competitors. 
E) excludes the challenges faced by the company and focuses only on the strengths. 
A) is completely based on forecast figures of the organization. 
B) incorporates the legislative changes occurring outside the organization. 
C) establishes generic and wide-ranging goals for the organization. 
D) imitates the plan used by other companies like its branches or competitors. 
E) excludes the challenges faced by the company and focuses only on the strengths.

Question 10

Once implemented,a good strategic plan cannot be adjusted to suit the changing trends in the internal or external factors affecting the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the context of a SWOT analysis,which of the following would be considered an opportunity for an organization?

Accepted Answer

A) An experienced and committed workforce 
B) A high degree of innovation in product lines 
C) Efficient manufacturing methods and processes 
D) A good reputation in the market 
E) Prospects of exclusive partnerships with international clients 
A) An experienced and committed workforce 
B) A high degree of innovation in product lines 
C) Efficient manufacturing methods and processes 
D) A good reputation in the market 
E) Prospects of exclusive partnerships with international clients

Question 12

The _____ refers to the introductory,growth,maturity,and decline phases of the organization.

Accepted Answer

organizati

Question 13

_____ is a strategic planning tool that identifies strengths,weaknesses,opportunities,and threats in relation to the business.

Accepted Answer

A) Value chain analysis 
B) Four corner's analysis 
C) Porter's five forces analysis 
D) SWOT analysis 
E) Break-even analysis 
A) Value chain analysis 
B) Four corner's analysis 
C) Porter's five forces analysis 
D) SWOT analysis 
E) Break-even analysis

Question 14

_____ is the process of obtaining résumés of people interested in the job.

Accepted Answer

A) Orientation 
B) Appraisal 
C) Recruitment 
D) Selection 
E) Retention 
A) Orientation 
B) Appraisal 
C) Recruitment 
D) Selection 
E) Retention

Question 15

What are the three main areas in which we can train our employees?

Accepted Answer

Company culture,job-related skills,and h

Question 16

According to Ulrich,HR managers should:

Accepted Answer

A) advocate the management policy as being final during any conflict with employees. 
B) understand company objectives,problems,challenges,and opportunities. 
C) avoid training programs as much as possible as they cut into the bottom line. 
D) restrict themselves to managing the hiring process and ensuring legal compliance. 
E) focus exclusively on administrative functions to ensure smooth functioning. 
A) advocate the management policy as being final during any conflict with employees. 
B) understand company objectives,problems,challenges,and opportunities. 
C) avoid training programs as much as possible as they cut into the bottom line. 
D) restrict themselves to managing the hiring process and ensuring legal compliance. 
E) focus exclusively on administrative functions to ensure smooth functioning.

Question 17

Pay scales are determined in the _____ part of the HR plan.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pay scales are determined in the _____...

Question 18

Developing programs to meet the training needs of an organization occurs in the fourth part of the HRM plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A 360 review is a type of training method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Perform a SWOT analysis on a company of your choice and provide suggestions for how the SWOT analysis results must be incorporated in the company's HRM strategic plan.

Accepted Answer

Students should list the strengths,weakn

Communication skills are a type of _____ skill.

A _____ is a person who specializes in matching jobs with people and usually works only with higher level positions.

Compare and contrast at least two differences between personnel management and strategic HRM.

The region or area in which a business is located is a major determinant of its compensation strategy.

The _____ process consists of the interviewing and hiring process.

The _____ is an organization's way of doing things.

Strategic plans must be measurable in _____ terms.

In the context of SWOT analysis,which of the following would be considered a strength?

An effective HRM plan provides value to the organization when it:

Once implemented,a good strategic plan cannot be adjusted to suit the changing trends in the internal or external factors affecting the company.

In the context of a SWOT analysis,which of the following would be considered an opportunity for an organization?

The _____ refers to the introductory,growth,maturity,and decline phases of the organization.

_____ is a strategic planning tool that identifies strengths,weaknesses,opportunities,and threats in relation to the business.

_____ is the process of obtaining résumés of people interested in the job.

What are the three main areas in which we can train our employees?

According to Ulrich,HR managers should:

Pay scales are determined in the _____ part of the HR plan.

Developing programs to meet the training needs of an organization occurs in the fourth part of the HRM plan.

A 360 review is a type of training method.

Perform a SWOT analysis on a company of your choice and provide suggestions for how the SWOT analysis results must be incorporated in the company's HRM strategic plan.

The Role of Human Resources

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

Exam 2: Developing and Implementing HRM Strategic Plans

Communication skills are a type of _____ skill.

A _____ is a person who specializes in matching jobs with people and usually works only with higher level positions.

Compare and contrast at least two differences between personnel management and strategic HRM.

The region or area in which a business is located is a major determinant of its compensation strategy.

The _____ process consists of the interviewing and hiring process.

The _____ is an organization's way of doing things.

Strategic plans must be measurable in _____ terms.

In the context of SWOT analysis,which of the following would be considered a strength?

An effective HRM plan provides value to the organization when it:

Once implemented,a good strategic plan cannot be adjusted to suit the changing trends in the internal or external factors affecting the company.

In the context of a SWOT analysis,which of the following would be considered an opportunity for an organization?

The _____ refers to the introductory,growth,maturity,and decline phases of the organization.

_____ is a strategic planning tool that identifies strengths,weaknesses,opportunities,and threats in relation to the business.

_____ is the process of obtaining résumés of people interested in the job.

What are the three main areas in which we can train our employees?

According to Ulrich,HR managers should:

Pay scales are determined in the _____ part of the HR plan.

Developing programs to meet the training needs of an organization occurs in the fourth part of the HRM plan.

A 360 review is a type of training method.

Perform a SWOT analysis on a company of your choice and provide suggestions for how the SWOT analysis results must be incorporated in the company's HRM strategic plan.

The Role of Human Resources

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