Human Resource Management Exam 1 (correct answers)
The utilization of individuals to achieve organizational objectives is known as correct
answers Human Resource Management
HR professionals only work with correct answers all managers throughout the company
HRM is the utilization of individuals to achieve organizational objectives(T/F) correct
answers True
Global competition is rarely relevant to the work of HR professionals(T/F) correct
answers False
Staffing is the process through which an organization ensures that it always has the
proper
number of employees with the appropriate skills in the right jobs, at the right time, to
achieve
organizational objectives.(T/F) correct answers True
The staffing process involves all of the following functions EXCEPT ________.
A) job analysis
B) recruitment
C) product placement
D) selection correct answers C. Product Placement
Many HR departments are most likely becoming smaller because ________.
A) federal agencies monitor HR functions
B) HR telecommuting is gaining popularity
C) external groups are performing HR functions
D) there is no way to explain the role of HR professionals as strategic business partners
correct answers C. external groups are performing HR functions
What is the systematic process of determining the skills, duties, and knowledge required
for
performing jobs in an organization?
A) strategic planning
B) job enlargement
C) recruitment
D) job analysis correct answers A. Strategic Planning
An ongoing process whereby an individual sets career goals and identifies the means to
achieve them is called ________.
A) succession planning
B) career development
C) career planning
D) training correct answers C. Career Planning
, According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and a survey conducted by LinkedIn
revealed that today's employees under the age of 32 will work for approximately
________
companies and will change careers ________ times in their working lives.
A) 3; 3
B) 5; 6
C) 7 to 10; 4
D) 11 to 13; 5 correct answers C. 7 to 10, 4
A formal approach used by the organization to ensure that people with the proper
qualifications and experiences are available when needed is referred to as ________.
A) career development
B) succession planning
C) career planning
D) performance management correct answers A. Career Development
What HR tool gives employees the opportunity to capitalize on their strengths and
overcome
identified deficiencies?
A) manager self-service
B) employee orientation
C) performance appraisal
D) selection tests correct answers C. Performance appraisal
Compensation, as described in your text, refers to the ________.
A) total of all rewards provided to employees in return for their services
B) wages individuals receive each pay period
C) wage schedules and wage rates listed in the union contract
D) internal alignment of intrinsic awards correct answers A. total of all rewards provided
to employees in return for their services
Today, most firms would prefer having employees belong to unions because the unions
handle health benefits.
a. true
b. false correct answers B. False
Employee health and safety are a primary concern for businesses because of numerous
federal and state laws.
a. true
b. false correct answers A. True
A top-level manager who reports directly to a corporation's chief executive officer or to
the
head of a major division is a(n) ________.
A) generalist
The utilization of individuals to achieve organizational objectives is known as correct
answers Human Resource Management
HR professionals only work with correct answers all managers throughout the company
HRM is the utilization of individuals to achieve organizational objectives(T/F) correct
answers True
Global competition is rarely relevant to the work of HR professionals(T/F) correct
answers False
Staffing is the process through which an organization ensures that it always has the
proper
number of employees with the appropriate skills in the right jobs, at the right time, to
achieve
organizational objectives.(T/F) correct answers True
The staffing process involves all of the following functions EXCEPT ________.
A) job analysis
B) recruitment
C) product placement
D) selection correct answers C. Product Placement
Many HR departments are most likely becoming smaller because ________.
A) federal agencies monitor HR functions
B) HR telecommuting is gaining popularity
C) external groups are performing HR functions
D) there is no way to explain the role of HR professionals as strategic business partners
correct answers C. external groups are performing HR functions
What is the systematic process of determining the skills, duties, and knowledge required
for
performing jobs in an organization?
A) strategic planning
B) job enlargement
C) recruitment
D) job analysis correct answers A. Strategic Planning
An ongoing process whereby an individual sets career goals and identifies the means to
achieve them is called ________.
A) succession planning
B) career development
C) career planning
D) training correct answers C. Career Planning
, According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and a survey conducted by LinkedIn
revealed that today's employees under the age of 32 will work for approximately
________
companies and will change careers ________ times in their working lives.
A) 3; 3
B) 5; 6
C) 7 to 10; 4
D) 11 to 13; 5 correct answers C. 7 to 10, 4
A formal approach used by the organization to ensure that people with the proper
qualifications and experiences are available when needed is referred to as ________.
A) career development
B) succession planning
C) career planning
D) performance management correct answers A. Career Development
What HR tool gives employees the opportunity to capitalize on their strengths and
overcome
identified deficiencies?
A) manager self-service
B) employee orientation
C) performance appraisal
D) selection tests correct answers C. Performance appraisal
Compensation, as described in your text, refers to the ________.
A) total of all rewards provided to employees in return for their services
B) wages individuals receive each pay period
C) wage schedules and wage rates listed in the union contract
D) internal alignment of intrinsic awards correct answers A. total of all rewards provided
to employees in return for their services
Today, most firms would prefer having employees belong to unions because the unions
handle health benefits.
a. true
b. false correct answers B. False
Employee health and safety are a primary concern for businesses because of numerous
federal and state laws.
a. true
b. false correct answers A. True
A top-level manager who reports directly to a corporation's chief executive officer or to
the
head of a major division is a(n) ________.
A) generalist
