WGU D351 FUNCTIONS OF HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT VERSION 1
AND 2 NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+.
What role does the planning function of human resource management
play within organizations? - ANSWER-The planning function of human
resource management involves two major activities: strategic planning,
and short- and medium-range planning. Such strategic objectives may
include increasing market share, revenue growth, product or service
diversity, and profit margins, as well as planning for financial
obligations and other eventualities.
What role does the staffing function of human resource management
play within organizations? - ANSWER-recruiting job applicants (also
known as candidates), and then selecting the most appropriate applicants
for the available jobs.
What are the types of employee compensation? - ANSWER-direct and
indirect compensation
What is the role of performance appraisals? - ANSWER-A performance
appraisal (also known as a performance review, performance evaluation,
or career development discussion) is a method by which an employee's
job performance is evaluated.
How does HRM enhance human potential? - ANSWER-HRM field has
seen a substantial interest in both formal and informal training and
development.
,HRM's work on improving the workplace environment focuses on what
two environments? - ANSWER-implementing productivity
improvement programs as well as improving health and safety at work
What must management be aware of in order to maintain effective work
relationships? - ANSWER-After an organization has hired the
employees it needs, it must foster a positive workplace environment. In
addition to compensation and a healthy and safe environment, firms
must provide conditions that will make it attractive for employees to
stay.
What impact has globalization had on HR practices? -
ANSWERorganizations become more global, it is essential that
organizations develop and implement HRM policies with international
applicability, also making them relevant to employees from diverse
cultures and backgrounds
What are the four implicit HR objectives? - ANSWER-improve
productivity, improve quality of work life,ensure legal compliance, and
foster ethical behavior.
How can HR managers make a significant contribution toward
productivity improvements? - ANSWER-work organization and design
How do organizations improve the quality of work life? How have
employees' attitudes regarding involvement with their work shifted? -
ANSWER-most employees today desire more autonomy and a chance to
make a greater contribution to the organization. employees today prefer
a greater level of involvement with their work
Why is it important that HR mangers and personnel be familiar with the
laws and regulations? - ANSWER-laws impact nearly all functions and
,activities with which HRM is involved, HR managers and personnel
must be familiar with regulations affecting hiring and pay decisions,
promotion activities, health and safety considerations, and labor
relations.
Define the term "moral philosophy." - ANSWER-refers to the principles,
rules, and values that individuals use in deciding what is right or wrong.
How can HR professionals create a culture where ethical behavior is
encouraged? - ANSWER-"creating a positive work environment, hiring
ethical individuals, providing ethical training, labeling and modeling
ethical behavior, creating a well-defined code of ethics, establishing an
open-door policy, and providing an employee assistance program
(EAP)."
Define the term "business ethics." - ANSWER-the values and principles
that are used to evaluate whether the collective behavior of members of
an organization is appropriate
What are the six major trends have been identified as influencing the
work environment? - ANSWER-increased competition, the costs and
benefits associated with HR utilization, productivity changes (resulting
from changes in technology, capital investment, the 2008-2014
recession, capital utilization, outsourcing, and government policies), the
increasing pace and complexity of social, cultural, legal, demographic,
and educational changes, the symptoms of dysfunction in the workplace,
and societal trends of the 21st century
Internal Environment: Define "culture" and identify who shapes an
organization's culture. - ANSWER-represents the organization's value
system. Top management shapes a companies culture
, Internal Environment: Define technology. - ANSWER-generally refers
to the equipment and knowledge used to produce goods and services,
and the definition of technology may vary greatly by industry
Internal Environment: How does technology influence an organization's
structure? - ANSWER-with technology and computers, close
supervision of employees is unnecessary. Furthermore, technology
allows work to be performed during non-traditional hours, away from
physical manufacturing plants and offices. With technology we can see a
reduction in the work force.
Internal Environment: Organizational size is an important factor in
determining ________________. - ANSWER-HR activities
External Environment: How does the economy influence HR activities? -
ANSWER-A strong economy tends to decrease unemployment, increase
wages, make recruitment more competitive, and increase the desirability
of training. On the other hand, a weak economy tends to increase
unemployment, diminish wage demands, make recruitment less
competitive, and reduce the need for training and development of current
employees.
External Environment: How does international competition influence
HR activities? - ANSWER-Corporations forced to be more competitive,
HR policies and practices change significantly
Define the term "SWOT". - ANSWER-SWOT is an acronym that stands
for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
What is the purpose of a SWOT analysis? - ANSWER-Used to establish
a level of understanding needed for a successful plan
What are the six HR competencies? - ANSWER-provide
MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT VERSION 1
AND 2 NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+.
What role does the planning function of human resource management
play within organizations? - ANSWER-The planning function of human
resource management involves two major activities: strategic planning,
and short- and medium-range planning. Such strategic objectives may
include increasing market share, revenue growth, product or service
diversity, and profit margins, as well as planning for financial
obligations and other eventualities.
What role does the staffing function of human resource management
play within organizations? - ANSWER-recruiting job applicants (also
known as candidates), and then selecting the most appropriate applicants
for the available jobs.
What are the types of employee compensation? - ANSWER-direct and
indirect compensation
What is the role of performance appraisals? - ANSWER-A performance
appraisal (also known as a performance review, performance evaluation,
or career development discussion) is a method by which an employee's
job performance is evaluated.
How does HRM enhance human potential? - ANSWER-HRM field has
seen a substantial interest in both formal and informal training and
development.
,HRM's work on improving the workplace environment focuses on what
two environments? - ANSWER-implementing productivity
improvement programs as well as improving health and safety at work
What must management be aware of in order to maintain effective work
relationships? - ANSWER-After an organization has hired the
employees it needs, it must foster a positive workplace environment. In
addition to compensation and a healthy and safe environment, firms
must provide conditions that will make it attractive for employees to
stay.
What impact has globalization had on HR practices? -
ANSWERorganizations become more global, it is essential that
organizations develop and implement HRM policies with international
applicability, also making them relevant to employees from diverse
cultures and backgrounds
What are the four implicit HR objectives? - ANSWER-improve
productivity, improve quality of work life,ensure legal compliance, and
foster ethical behavior.
How can HR managers make a significant contribution toward
productivity improvements? - ANSWER-work organization and design
How do organizations improve the quality of work life? How have
employees' attitudes regarding involvement with their work shifted? -
ANSWER-most employees today desire more autonomy and a chance to
make a greater contribution to the organization. employees today prefer
a greater level of involvement with their work
Why is it important that HR mangers and personnel be familiar with the
laws and regulations? - ANSWER-laws impact nearly all functions and
,activities with which HRM is involved, HR managers and personnel
must be familiar with regulations affecting hiring and pay decisions,
promotion activities, health and safety considerations, and labor
relations.
Define the term "moral philosophy." - ANSWER-refers to the principles,
rules, and values that individuals use in deciding what is right or wrong.
How can HR professionals create a culture where ethical behavior is
encouraged? - ANSWER-"creating a positive work environment, hiring
ethical individuals, providing ethical training, labeling and modeling
ethical behavior, creating a well-defined code of ethics, establishing an
open-door policy, and providing an employee assistance program
(EAP)."
Define the term "business ethics." - ANSWER-the values and principles
that are used to evaluate whether the collective behavior of members of
an organization is appropriate
What are the six major trends have been identified as influencing the
work environment? - ANSWER-increased competition, the costs and
benefits associated with HR utilization, productivity changes (resulting
from changes in technology, capital investment, the 2008-2014
recession, capital utilization, outsourcing, and government policies), the
increasing pace and complexity of social, cultural, legal, demographic,
and educational changes, the symptoms of dysfunction in the workplace,
and societal trends of the 21st century
Internal Environment: Define "culture" and identify who shapes an
organization's culture. - ANSWER-represents the organization's value
system. Top management shapes a companies culture
, Internal Environment: Define technology. - ANSWER-generally refers
to the equipment and knowledge used to produce goods and services,
and the definition of technology may vary greatly by industry
Internal Environment: How does technology influence an organization's
structure? - ANSWER-with technology and computers, close
supervision of employees is unnecessary. Furthermore, technology
allows work to be performed during non-traditional hours, away from
physical manufacturing plants and offices. With technology we can see a
reduction in the work force.
Internal Environment: Organizational size is an important factor in
determining ________________. - ANSWER-HR activities
External Environment: How does the economy influence HR activities? -
ANSWER-A strong economy tends to decrease unemployment, increase
wages, make recruitment more competitive, and increase the desirability
of training. On the other hand, a weak economy tends to increase
unemployment, diminish wage demands, make recruitment less
competitive, and reduce the need for training and development of current
employees.
External Environment: How does international competition influence
HR activities? - ANSWER-Corporations forced to be more competitive,
HR policies and practices change significantly
Define the term "SWOT". - ANSWER-SWOT is an acronym that stands
for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
What is the purpose of a SWOT analysis? - ANSWER-Used to establish
a level of understanding needed for a successful plan
What are the six HR competencies? - ANSWER-provide
