WGU C202 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE
What is the goal of affirmative action?
To seek to remedy past practices that innately caused an adverse effect on applicants
A female employer is accused of having an employment practice that negatively
impacts women. The employer responds that she has the same requirements for
male and female applicants and wants to hire other women. Why is this case a
potential demonstration of adverse impact?
Adverse impact is unintentional and relates to policies applied to all employees.
Which protected classes must a company set hiring goals for under Executive
Order 11246?
Minorities and women
An employer terminates an employee for being unattractive and putting less
effort in personal appearance. Why is this permitted under an at-will employment
relationship?
An employer can terminate an employee for an immoral reason.
Which law guarantees that a woman can take unpaid time off following the birth
of her child without fear of losing her job?
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
What is the goal of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment
Rights Act of 1994?
To prevent discrimination against employees who may be called into active military
service
Which event should be covered under workers' compensation?
Breaking an arm while at work
Which situation is an example of a managerial ethical dilemma?
Being asked to directly supervise a family member
A human resource manual specifies that employees cannot be terminated or
punished for refusing to follow an illegal request made by a supervisor. Which
standard is being applied to resolve this ethical dilemma?
Rights standard
What is the organization's formal system of task, power, and reporting
relationships called?
An organizational structure
How does human resource management support organizational leadership?
By providing employees with opportunities for professional development and growth
Which decision can human resource management assist with during the
combination stage of mergers and acquisitions?
Which employees to retain
How can human resource managers serve as internal consultants?
, By helping managers avoid common training pitfalls
How does an organization's human resource strategy support the organization's
business strategy?
By helping it to acquire, develop, and retain the talent needed to fulfill its strategy
What is a primary function of human resource management?
Retaining talent
How does effective human resource management improve organizational
performance?
It enhances a company's ability to cope with growth and change.
Which characteristic of an employee should human resource management focus
on to enhance organizational culture?
Fit within an organization
Which belief is an example of bias creating barriers to equal treatment in an
organization?
Extroverted employees are the most effective.
Which factor in successful organizational change can be provided through
effective human resource management?
Trust
What is a critical factor in creating a culture of safety?
A commitment of an organization to the protection and well-being of its employees
What is a function related to the primary goal of the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA)?
To correct hazards
How do employee wellness programs benefit employers?
By reducing workers' compensation and disability-related costs
What determines whether stress is functional or dysfunctional?
How manageable it is and the emotions it causes
What is an example of bullying in the workplace?
Intimidating a coworker
What is an example of holding the target of bullying to a different performance
standard?
Assigning the target unrealistic goals and deadlines
Which organization advocates that a well-written and implemented workplace
violence prevention program can reduce the incidence of workplace violence in
all workplaces?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
What are two physical changes that can be made to prevent workplace violence?
Implementing key card access, Putting in silent alarms
Which tactic can employers use to improve employee engagement and
motivation towards safety?
Incentives
How does a safe workplace positively relate to employee motivation and
engagement?
It encourages an environment for high employee production performance.
What are two uses of a job analysis?
Developing a recruiting plan and designing a compensation plan for a particular job
UPDATE
What is the goal of affirmative action?
To seek to remedy past practices that innately caused an adverse effect on applicants
A female employer is accused of having an employment practice that negatively
impacts women. The employer responds that she has the same requirements for
male and female applicants and wants to hire other women. Why is this case a
potential demonstration of adverse impact?
Adverse impact is unintentional and relates to policies applied to all employees.
Which protected classes must a company set hiring goals for under Executive
Order 11246?
Minorities and women
An employer terminates an employee for being unattractive and putting less
effort in personal appearance. Why is this permitted under an at-will employment
relationship?
An employer can terminate an employee for an immoral reason.
Which law guarantees that a woman can take unpaid time off following the birth
of her child without fear of losing her job?
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
What is the goal of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment
Rights Act of 1994?
To prevent discrimination against employees who may be called into active military
service
Which event should be covered under workers' compensation?
Breaking an arm while at work
Which situation is an example of a managerial ethical dilemma?
Being asked to directly supervise a family member
A human resource manual specifies that employees cannot be terminated or
punished for refusing to follow an illegal request made by a supervisor. Which
standard is being applied to resolve this ethical dilemma?
Rights standard
What is the organization's formal system of task, power, and reporting
relationships called?
An organizational structure
How does human resource management support organizational leadership?
By providing employees with opportunities for professional development and growth
Which decision can human resource management assist with during the
combination stage of mergers and acquisitions?
Which employees to retain
How can human resource managers serve as internal consultants?
, By helping managers avoid common training pitfalls
How does an organization's human resource strategy support the organization's
business strategy?
By helping it to acquire, develop, and retain the talent needed to fulfill its strategy
What is a primary function of human resource management?
Retaining talent
How does effective human resource management improve organizational
performance?
It enhances a company's ability to cope with growth and change.
Which characteristic of an employee should human resource management focus
on to enhance organizational culture?
Fit within an organization
Which belief is an example of bias creating barriers to equal treatment in an
organization?
Extroverted employees are the most effective.
Which factor in successful organizational change can be provided through
effective human resource management?
Trust
What is a critical factor in creating a culture of safety?
A commitment of an organization to the protection and well-being of its employees
What is a function related to the primary goal of the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA)?
To correct hazards
How do employee wellness programs benefit employers?
By reducing workers' compensation and disability-related costs
What determines whether stress is functional or dysfunctional?
How manageable it is and the emotions it causes
What is an example of bullying in the workplace?
Intimidating a coworker
What is an example of holding the target of bullying to a different performance
standard?
Assigning the target unrealistic goals and deadlines
Which organization advocates that a well-written and implemented workplace
violence prevention program can reduce the incidence of workplace violence in
all workplaces?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
What are two physical changes that can be made to prevent workplace violence?
Implementing key card access, Putting in silent alarms
Which tactic can employers use to improve employee engagement and
motivation towards safety?
Incentives
How does a safe workplace positively relate to employee motivation and
engagement?
It encourages an environment for high employee production performance.
What are two uses of a job analysis?
Developing a recruiting plan and designing a compensation plan for a particular job
