Question 1

Jason McDowell, an HR manager with Prime Banking and Consultancy, switched from the traditional recruitment methods he had used successfully for over a decade to using the Internet as a platform to advertise job openings. He feels that this change enables him to portray his company's culture in a way that appeals to the younger generation who are avid users of these sites. Additionally, it helps him target the younger generation of potential candidates who are required to fill the positions that are becoming vacant as employees of the baby boomer generation are set to retire. It also helps him minimize costs-a crucial benefit in the uncertain economic conditions that are prevailing. His ability to alter his methods to suit the external factors affecting the organization reflects the area of HR function that Ulrich referred to as the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  administrative expert 
B)  functional expert 
C)  human capital developer 
D)  change agent 
E)  employee advocate

Question 2

Which of the following models provides an overall view of the role of HRM in the organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kirkpatrick's model 
B)  Ulrich HR model 
C)  Hackman and Oldham model 
D)  Porter's Five forces model 
E)  Two-factor model

Question 3

A career development review is used for the purpose of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  employee selection 
B)  recruitment 
C)  training needs assessment 
D)  performance appraisal 
E)  headhunting

Question 4

Which of the following is an area that personnel management focused on in the past?

Accepted Answer

A)  Effective use of labor as a resource 
B)  Anticipation of changes that would impact the company 
C)  Recruitment of new employees and legal compliance 
D)  Enhancement of the company's productivity 
E)  Active contribution to profits

Question 5

Training programs to help employees understand and internalize aspects of company culture typically happen at the stage of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  recruitment 
B)  appraisal 
C)  selection 
D)  orientation 
E)  succession

Question 6

Which of the following occurs immediately after the interview rounds in a selection process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orientation and training programs 
B)  Reference checks, background checks, or tests 
C)  Performance appraisals 
D)  Negotiations over compensation packages 
E)  Team activities to facilitate orientation

Question 7

Even if a company does not have an HR department, management should still develop HRM strategic plans and HR plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Strategic plans must be measurable in _____ terms.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Awareness of IT changes in HR isn't necessary, since HR isn't the IT department.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Communication skills are a type of _____ skill.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Communication skills are a type of _____...

Question 11

As a ______, the HR professional develops talent that is projected to be needed in the future.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As a ______, the HR professional develops...

Question 12

A _____ is a detailed document that synthesizes information to determine how many people should be hired, when they should be hired, and what skills they should have.

Accepted Answer

A)  staffing plan 
B)  job description 
C)  retention plan 
D)  SWOT analysis 
E)  task analysis

Question 13

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

The answer of Perform a SWOT analysis on a company...

Question 14

New employees are given training in various aspects of the company culture at the stage of orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The Ulrich HR model started the movement toward viewing HR as a functional area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Strategic plans must be aimed at _____ goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Strategic plans must be aimed at _____...

Question 18

_____ mostly focused on the hiring process and legal compliance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ mostly focused on the hiring process...

Question 19

Which of the following is true of a good strategic plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is marked by a lack of emphasis on technology. 
B)  It is devised by the HR department autonomously. 
C)  It is not applicable to all company employees. 
D)  It is focused on individual goals, not company objectives. 
E)  It is aligned to corporate values and the mission.

Question 20

A company's budget for compensating employees is unaffected by legislative changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Developing and Implementing Strategic Hrm Plans

Which of the following models provides an overall view of the role of HRM in the organization?

A career development review is used for the purpose of _____.

Which of the following is an area that personnel management focused on in the past?

Training programs to help employees understand and internalize aspects of company culture typically happen at the stage of _____.

Which of the following occurs immediately after the interview rounds in a selection process?

Even if a company does not have an HR department, management should still develop HRM strategic plans and HR plans.

Strategic plans must be measurable in _____ terms.

Awareness of IT changes in HR isn't necessary, since HR isn't the IT department.

Communication skills are a type of _____ skill.

As a ______, the HR professional develops talent that is projected to be needed in the future.

A _____ is a detailed document that synthesizes information to determine how many people should be hired, when they should be hired, and what skills they should have.

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.

New employees are given training in various aspects of the company culture at the stage of orientation.

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

The Ulrich HR model started the movement toward viewing HR as a functional area.

Strategic plans must be aimed at _____ goals.

_____ mostly focused on the hiring process and legal compliance.

Which of the following is true of a good strategic plan?

A company's budget for compensating employees is unaffected by legislative changes.