WGU C232: Introduction to Human Resources Assessment
Exam 2023 with complete solution
1. Which hr resource function helps the organization understand the number and
type of employees the organization will need in the future?
a. Recruiting
b. Planning
c. Appraising
d. Compensating
Planning
2. What are two societal trends that are influencing the world of work?
a. Decreasing world trade
b. Changes in communication technology
c. Lower college graduation rates
d. Increased competition
Increased competition
Changes in communication technology
3. Which factor represents an organization's value system?
a. Corporate culture
b. Company reputation
c. Core competencies
d. Brand awareness
Corporate culture
4. Which activity does the strategic hr manager need to be engaged in since orgs
survive on adaptation?
a. Managing succession by creating contingency plans for key employees within
the organization
b. Taking on fewer roles to maintain a focused approach to organizational
productivity improvements
c. Maintaining priority on the requisition of services from the management and
employees without external considerations
d. Focusing on acquiring human resources skills while leaving marketing and
production techniques to those managers
Managing succession by creating contingency plans for key employees
5. Which hr resource provides a broad range of support to the overall org?
a. Coordinator
b. Specialist
c. Generalist
d. Supervisor
, Generalist
6. A human resources department is working on increasing diversity within the
organization.
Which strategic role tor a human resources department is being demonstrated?
a. Champion tor change
b. Initiator of outsourcing
c. Agent tor legal compliance
d. Administrator of policy
Champion for change
7. How should HR encourage high ethical standard of conduct in the workplace?
a. By ensuring compliance with all legal regulations
b. By holding monthly training sessions on integrity
c. ay maintaining equitable pay levels and alignment
d. By influencing others to make moral choices
Holding monthly training sessions on integrity
8. A technology company is reviewing the potentially questionable behavior of
tour employees and is trying to determine it an ethical violation has occurred. The
behavior of the tour employees consisted of the following:
a. Individual 1: Sold trade secrets to a competitor
b. Individual 2: Requested that the company pay tor continuing education
c. Individual 3: Recommended hiring a sibling based on the sibling's work
experience
d. Individual 4: Applied tor other jobs while still employed with the company
Which individual committed an ethical violation?
Individual 1: Sold trade secrets to competitor
9. What is an exception to the doctrine of employment at will?
a. Mandatory waiting period
b. Termination tor cause
c. Implied contract
d. Probationary period
Implied contract
10. What is recognized by courts in several states as an implied contract that can
be legally binding?
a. Employee handbook
b. Union agreement
c. Public policy documents
d. Formal pact
Employee handbook
11. What was the Goal of Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964?
a. To give employers more flexibility in dealing with employees and their
Exam 2023 with complete solution
1. Which hr resource function helps the organization understand the number and
type of employees the organization will need in the future?
a. Recruiting
b. Planning
c. Appraising
d. Compensating
Planning
2. What are two societal trends that are influencing the world of work?
a. Decreasing world trade
b. Changes in communication technology
c. Lower college graduation rates
d. Increased competition
Increased competition
Changes in communication technology
3. Which factor represents an organization's value system?
a. Corporate culture
b. Company reputation
c. Core competencies
d. Brand awareness
Corporate culture
4. Which activity does the strategic hr manager need to be engaged in since orgs
survive on adaptation?
a. Managing succession by creating contingency plans for key employees within
the organization
b. Taking on fewer roles to maintain a focused approach to organizational
productivity improvements
c. Maintaining priority on the requisition of services from the management and
employees without external considerations
d. Focusing on acquiring human resources skills while leaving marketing and
production techniques to those managers
Managing succession by creating contingency plans for key employees
5. Which hr resource provides a broad range of support to the overall org?
a. Coordinator
b. Specialist
c. Generalist
d. Supervisor
, Generalist
6. A human resources department is working on increasing diversity within the
organization.
Which strategic role tor a human resources department is being demonstrated?
a. Champion tor change
b. Initiator of outsourcing
c. Agent tor legal compliance
d. Administrator of policy
Champion for change
7. How should HR encourage high ethical standard of conduct in the workplace?
a. By ensuring compliance with all legal regulations
b. By holding monthly training sessions on integrity
c. ay maintaining equitable pay levels and alignment
d. By influencing others to make moral choices
Holding monthly training sessions on integrity
8. A technology company is reviewing the potentially questionable behavior of
tour employees and is trying to determine it an ethical violation has occurred. The
behavior of the tour employees consisted of the following:
a. Individual 1: Sold trade secrets to a competitor
b. Individual 2: Requested that the company pay tor continuing education
c. Individual 3: Recommended hiring a sibling based on the sibling's work
experience
d. Individual 4: Applied tor other jobs while still employed with the company
Which individual committed an ethical violation?
Individual 1: Sold trade secrets to competitor
9. What is an exception to the doctrine of employment at will?
a. Mandatory waiting period
b. Termination tor cause
c. Implied contract
d. Probationary period
Implied contract
10. What is recognized by courts in several states as an implied contract that can
be legally binding?
a. Employee handbook
b. Union agreement
c. Public policy documents
d. Formal pact
Employee handbook
11. What was the Goal of Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964?
a. To give employers more flexibility in dealing with employees and their
