C232- Human Resource Management
Exam and All Correct Answers.
4 Implicit HR Objectives - Answer Improve productivity, quality of work life, ensure legal
compliance, foster ethical behavior
How does HR influence Productivity? - Answer Increases output with higher quality than
before.
How does HR influence Quality of Work Life? - Answer Providing opportunities for
employees to have a greater contribution to the organization.
How does HR influence Ensuring Legal Compliance? - Answer Familiar with laws and
regulations that affect hiring/pay decisions, promotion activities, health and safety and labor
relations.
How does HR influence Foster Ethical Behavior- - Answer HR play a central role in
creating/sustaining a positive work environment so important company remains engaged in
ethical behavior.
What are the six major trends have been identified that represent the major events that
influenced the growth and importance of HRM? - Answer Increased competition
Costs/benefits associated with HR utilization
Productivity changes
Increasing pace and complexity of changes
Symptoms of dysfunction in the work place
Societal trends
HR influences which internal environment factors - Answer culture, technology, organization
structure, organization size
How do the internal environment influence HR polices? - Answer
What does the acronym SWOT stand for and why would a company conduct a SWOT analysis -
Answer strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The SWOT analysis help confirm
or refute common perceptions about where a company stands in relation to its competitors.
What are the six HR competencies? - Answer 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
8 characteristics of a strong HR professional - Answer Knowledge of the business and
industry, greater understanding of economic phenomena, analytical abilities, leadership and
influence, propensity for action, engagement, political awareness, customer focus
What are the five areas an HR generalist should have a solid understanding of? - Answer
Training and development, compensation and benefits, employee and labor, recruiting and
selecting employees, health safety and security
ethics - Answer provides the foundation for what is good and bad in decision-making and is
concerned with the kinds of values and morals that society finds desirable and appropriate.
Discuss the importance of ethics in human resource administration. - Answer Because HR
professionals play a central role in creating and sustaining a positive work environment, it is
important that they consistently engage in ethical behavior.
The average age of the workforce is decreasing, and the younger employees are concerned with
items such as flextime, opportunity for advancement, and using technology to complete their
work. - Answer f
A SWOT analysis helps organizations assess their internal capabilities by reviewing factors such
as globalization, legal changes and the economy. - Answer f
Among the areas within the organization that HR generalists must understand are the following:
Recruiting, Selection and Training & Development. - Answer t
An HR Specialist has deep knowledge in at least two areas of Human Resources but not in all
functional areas. - Answer f
Ethics is important in HR Administration because the law holds HR professionals solely
responsible for the ethical behavior of all employees. - Answer f
Due to technological advances and demographic changes, the workplace has become more
complex, increasing the importance of Human Resources. - Answer t
Exam and All Correct Answers.
4 Implicit HR Objectives - Answer Improve productivity, quality of work life, ensure legal
compliance, foster ethical behavior
How does HR influence Productivity? - Answer Increases output with higher quality than
before.
How does HR influence Quality of Work Life? - Answer Providing opportunities for
employees to have a greater contribution to the organization.
How does HR influence Ensuring Legal Compliance? - Answer Familiar with laws and
regulations that affect hiring/pay decisions, promotion activities, health and safety and labor
relations.
How does HR influence Foster Ethical Behavior- - Answer HR play a central role in
creating/sustaining a positive work environment so important company remains engaged in
ethical behavior.
What are the six major trends have been identified that represent the major events that
influenced the growth and importance of HRM? - Answer Increased competition
Costs/benefits associated with HR utilization
Productivity changes
Increasing pace and complexity of changes
Symptoms of dysfunction in the work place
Societal trends
HR influences which internal environment factors - Answer culture, technology, organization
structure, organization size
How do the internal environment influence HR polices? - Answer
What does the acronym SWOT stand for and why would a company conduct a SWOT analysis -
Answer strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The SWOT analysis help confirm
or refute common perceptions about where a company stands in relation to its competitors.
What are the six HR competencies? - Answer 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
8 characteristics of a strong HR professional - Answer Knowledge of the business and
industry, greater understanding of economic phenomena, analytical abilities, leadership and
influence, propensity for action, engagement, political awareness, customer focus
What are the five areas an HR generalist should have a solid understanding of? - Answer
Training and development, compensation and benefits, employee and labor, recruiting and
selecting employees, health safety and security
ethics - Answer provides the foundation for what is good and bad in decision-making and is
concerned with the kinds of values and morals that society finds desirable and appropriate.
Discuss the importance of ethics in human resource administration. - Answer Because HR
professionals play a central role in creating and sustaining a positive work environment, it is
important that they consistently engage in ethical behavior.
The average age of the workforce is decreasing, and the younger employees are concerned with
items such as flextime, opportunity for advancement, and using technology to complete their
work. - Answer f
A SWOT analysis helps organizations assess their internal capabilities by reviewing factors such
as globalization, legal changes and the economy. - Answer f
Among the areas within the organization that HR generalists must understand are the following:
Recruiting, Selection and Training & Development. - Answer t
An HR Specialist has deep knowledge in at least two areas of Human Resources but not in all
functional areas. - Answer f
Ethics is important in HR Administration because the law holds HR professionals solely
responsible for the ethical behavior of all employees. - Answer f
Due to technological advances and demographic changes, the workplace has become more
complex, increasing the importance of Human Resources. - Answer t
