HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
WGU QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2024
What is the first step when implementing HR processes within the organization? - ANSWER Planning HR
needs.
What is indirect compensation? - ANSWER Benefits that are given to all employees for being a part of
the organization.
Skills and knowledge in which of these areas are necessary for HR specialists? - ANSWER Profession and
industry expertise, strategy and HRM relationships, HR laws and regulations.
The HR department's role in most organizations includes which of the following? - ANSWER The HR
department assists line managers and aligns the HR function to the strategic objective of the firm.
Within the United States, what determines the supreme law of the land? - ANSWER United States
Constitution
What does the legal term "bona fide occupational qualification" mean ? - ANSWER Characteristics that
are necessary to successfully performing the job.
Which of the following is an exception to the employment at Will doctrine ? - ANSWER Implied contract
exception, implied covenant of good faith, public policy exception.
In recent decades, the at Will doctrine has come under criticism because of its potentially harsh
consequences to employees, often leaving them vulnerable and financially insecure. Which of the
following set of laws has had the biggest influence on eroding The employment at will doctrine? -
ANSWER Anti discrimination laws
Of the following entities, which has the power to back up the protections of Title VII? - ANSWER EEOC
, HRP is one of the first steps in creating an effective human resource management program. What is it's
purpose? - ANSWER To understand the human capital needs of the organization.
Which of the following is an important element of HR planning? - ANSWER Preparing proactively for
labor shortages. Preparing proactively for labor surpluses.
Human Resource Planning is based on the organization's human resource needs. In other words, HRP is
based on the organizations human resource? - ANSWER Supply and demand
There are four phases to human resource planning. Which of the following is the first phase? - ANSWER
Developing data
HR planning and strategy are important so that HR strategies align with the organization's plan. If an
organization wants to incorporate an entrepreneurial strategy, what type of HR policies does the
organization need to implement? - ANSWER HR policies that emphasize risk taking.
There are advantages for recruiting for external sources as well as internal sources. Which of the
following is an advantage to doing external recruiting? - ANSWER Applicants bring in new ideas and
perspectives.
What is the purpose of strategic business planning? - ANSWER To determine the organizations goals,
future products growth rate, etc
Which of the following recruitment sourcing tools allows organizations to acquire a large pool of highly
qualified individuals quickly? - ANSWER Acquisition and mergers
Affective recruiting not only involves matching the job applicant's KSAs with the demands of the job ,but
also ensuring long term retention. How can the organization best focus on long term retention at the
same time they are recruiting ? - ANSWER Develop policies regarding job offer acceptance
Employee referral programs are a form of internal recruitment. When used as a recruitment method
what does an ERP not provide for the organization? - ANSWER Compliance with affirmative action goals,
with no chance of legal problems.
WGU QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2024
What is the first step when implementing HR processes within the organization? - ANSWER Planning HR
needs.
What is indirect compensation? - ANSWER Benefits that are given to all employees for being a part of
the organization.
Skills and knowledge in which of these areas are necessary for HR specialists? - ANSWER Profession and
industry expertise, strategy and HRM relationships, HR laws and regulations.
The HR department's role in most organizations includes which of the following? - ANSWER The HR
department assists line managers and aligns the HR function to the strategic objective of the firm.
Within the United States, what determines the supreme law of the land? - ANSWER United States
Constitution
What does the legal term "bona fide occupational qualification" mean ? - ANSWER Characteristics that
are necessary to successfully performing the job.
Which of the following is an exception to the employment at Will doctrine ? - ANSWER Implied contract
exception, implied covenant of good faith, public policy exception.
In recent decades, the at Will doctrine has come under criticism because of its potentially harsh
consequences to employees, often leaving them vulnerable and financially insecure. Which of the
following set of laws has had the biggest influence on eroding The employment at will doctrine? -
ANSWER Anti discrimination laws
Of the following entities, which has the power to back up the protections of Title VII? - ANSWER EEOC
, HRP is one of the first steps in creating an effective human resource management program. What is it's
purpose? - ANSWER To understand the human capital needs of the organization.
Which of the following is an important element of HR planning? - ANSWER Preparing proactively for
labor shortages. Preparing proactively for labor surpluses.
Human Resource Planning is based on the organization's human resource needs. In other words, HRP is
based on the organizations human resource? - ANSWER Supply and demand
There are four phases to human resource planning. Which of the following is the first phase? - ANSWER
Developing data
HR planning and strategy are important so that HR strategies align with the organization's plan. If an
organization wants to incorporate an entrepreneurial strategy, what type of HR policies does the
organization need to implement? - ANSWER HR policies that emphasize risk taking.
There are advantages for recruiting for external sources as well as internal sources. Which of the
following is an advantage to doing external recruiting? - ANSWER Applicants bring in new ideas and
perspectives.
What is the purpose of strategic business planning? - ANSWER To determine the organizations goals,
future products growth rate, etc
Which of the following recruitment sourcing tools allows organizations to acquire a large pool of highly
qualified individuals quickly? - ANSWER Acquisition and mergers
Affective recruiting not only involves matching the job applicant's KSAs with the demands of the job ,but
also ensuring long term retention. How can the organization best focus on long term retention at the
same time they are recruiting ? - ANSWER Develop policies regarding job offer acceptance
Employee referral programs are a form of internal recruitment. When used as a recruitment method
what does an ERP not provide for the organization? - ANSWER Compliance with affirmative action goals,
with no chance of legal problems.
