WGU D351 FUNCTIONS OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT VERSION 2 NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
Why is it important that HR mangers and personnel be familiar with the laws and
regulations?
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."
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?
"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."
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?
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.
represents the organization's value system. Top management shapes a
companies culture
Internal Environment: Define technology.
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?
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
________________.
HR activities
External Environment: How does the economy influence HR activities?
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?
Corporations forced to be more competitive, HR policies and practices change
significantly
Define the term "SWOT".
SWOT is an acronym that stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and
threats.
What is the purpose of a SWOT analysis?
Used to establish a level of understanding needed for a successful plan
, What are the six HR competencies?
provide transformational leadership, collaborate and resolve strategic
challenges within the firm, encourage real employee involvement, empower
and facilitate learning as well as change and decision-making, design process
and performance systems, maintain a
global business perspective
HR Characteristics: What knowledge of the Business and Industry must an HR
professional possess?
must acquire an understanding of the firm's business objectives and the means
that must be employed to attain them
HR Characteristics: Why is it important for an HR professional to have
analytical abilities?
Due to increases in technology use and the emerging roles that businesses
wish to assign HR professionals, these professionals are increasingly being
asked to manage processes rather than activities. Consequently, HR managers
must develop good
analytical skills so that they can diagnosis and solve problems.
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT VERSION 2 NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
Why is it important that HR mangers and personnel be familiar with the laws and
regulations?
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."
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?
"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."
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?
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.
represents the organization's value system. Top management shapes a
companies culture
Internal Environment: Define technology.
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?
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
________________.
HR activities
External Environment: How does the economy influence HR activities?
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?
Corporations forced to be more competitive, HR policies and practices change
significantly
Define the term "SWOT".
SWOT is an acronym that stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and
threats.
What is the purpose of a SWOT analysis?
Used to establish a level of understanding needed for a successful plan
, What are the six HR competencies?
provide transformational leadership, collaborate and resolve strategic
challenges within the firm, encourage real employee involvement, empower
and facilitate learning as well as change and decision-making, design process
and performance systems, maintain a
global business perspective
HR Characteristics: What knowledge of the Business and Industry must an HR
professional possess?
must acquire an understanding of the firm's business objectives and the means
that must be employed to attain them
HR Characteristics: Why is it important for an HR professional to have
analytical abilities?
Due to increases in technology use and the emerging roles that businesses
wish to assign HR professionals, these professionals are increasingly being
asked to manage processes rather than activities. Consequently, HR managers
must develop good
analytical skills so that they can diagnosis and solve problems.
