Chapter 1 Exploring Why HRM Matters to All Employees.

TRUE/FALSE
1 : The term “human resources” implies that people are as important to the
success of a business as are other resources such as money.a. Trueb. False
A : true
B:
false

Correct Answer : A

2 : HRM is equivalent to hiring, paying, and training people.a.
Trueb. False A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : B

3 : Through defining, analyzing, and designing the work, it is determined what
tasks need to be done, in what order, and with what skills.a. Trueb. False
A : true
B:
false

Correct Answer : A

4 : Labour relations and collective bargaining does not fall under the
responsibility of human resources management.a. Trueb. False
A : true
B:
false

Correct Answer : B

5 : The management of human resources requires an understanding of
individual and organizational behaviour.a. Trueb. False
A : true
B:
false

Correct Answer : A

6 : The manager must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of
contemporary HRM practices and how they influence the output of the
organization.a. Trueb. False
A : true
B:
false



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, Correct Answer : A

7 : Human resources management practices and issues are primarily a concern for
the human resources department.a. Trueb. False


Human resource management (HRM) is an integrated set of processes,
programs, and systems that focus on effective deployment and development of
employees.a. Trueb. False A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : B




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,A : true
B:
false

Correct Answer : B

1 : All managers are people managers and, therefore, have HR responsibilities.a.
Trueb. False A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : A

2 : Because HR managers function in support roles, their job knowledge
needs to focus primarily on HR issues rather than the operating goals of the
company.a. Trueb. False
A : true
B:
false

Correct Answer : B

3 : In addition to recruiting and knowing how to pay people appropriately, HR
professionals also require strong mathematical and presentation skills.a. Trueb.
False
A : true
B:
false

Correct Answer : B

4 : Managing people is every manager’s responsibility and obligation.a.
Trueb. False A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : A

5 : HR professionals provide guidance and assistance as internal consultants to
managers.a. Trueb. False
A : true
B:
false

Correct Answer : A

6 : HR managers have changed their focus to HR administration and no longer
play a role in top management planning and decision making.a. Trueb. False
A : true
B:
false

Correct Answer : B




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, foreign companies to sell Canadian products.a.
Trueb. False A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : A

7 : Telecommuting is conducting work activities away from the office using
technology.a. Trueb. False
A : true
B:
false

Correct Answer : A

8 : The Canadian economy is primarily built on importing.a. Trueb.
False A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : B

9 : When organizations start to operate in different countries, they must balance a
complicated set of issues related to different cultures, laws, and business
practices.a. Trueb. False
A : true
B:
false

Correct Answer : A

10 : Culture is the pattern of behaviour we see in an organization.a.
Trueb. False A : true
B : false

Correct Answer : A

11 : The working age population in Canada is becoming younger, and there
are fewer individuals in the older age brackets.a. Trueb. False
A : true
B:
false

Correct Answer : B

12 : Outsourcing refers to employing workers in their homes rather than within
the traditional office environment.a. Trueb. False
A : true
B:
false

Correct Answer : B

13 : Due to security restrictions, outsourcing services such as technology
support are strictly forbidden in Canada.a. Trueb. False


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