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Fundamentals Of Human Resource Management
(What's New In Management)
By Gary Dessler
5th Edition
,Fundamentals Of Human Resource Management, 5e (Dessler)
Chapter 1 Managing Human Resources Today
1) The Basic Functions Of Management Include All Of The Following Except .
A) Staffing
B) Planning
C) Organizing
D) Outsourcin
g Answer: D
Explanation: The Five Basic Functions Of The Management Process Include
Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Leading, And Controlling. Outsourcing Jobs May
Be An Aspect Of Human Resources, But It Is Not One Of The Primary
Management Functions.
Diff: 1
Chapter: 1
Lo: 1.1: Answer The Questions, "What Is Human Resource Management?" And "Why Is
Knowing Hr Management Concepts And Techniques Important To Any Supervisor Or
Manager?"
Skill: Concept
2) A Manager Is Best Described As A Person Who Is Responsible For .
A) Teaching New Employees Basic Skills
B) Accomplishing The Organization's Goals
C) Communicating With Stockholders
D) Delegating Authority To
Subordinates Answer: B
Explanation: A Manager Is Someone Who Is Responsible For Accomplishing The
Organization's Goals, And Who Does So By Managing The Efforts Of The
Organization's People. Most Writers Agree That Managing Involves Performing Five
Basic Functions: Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Leading, And Controlling.
Diff: 2
Chapter: 1
Lo: 1.1: Answer The Questions, "What Is Human Resource Management?" And "Why Is
Knowing Hr Management Concepts And Techniques Important To Any Supervisor Or
Manager?"
Skill: Concept
,3) Which Individual In An Organization Is Responsible For Accomplishing The
Organization's Goals By Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Leading, And Controlling
Personnel?
A) Manager
B) Generalist
C) Marketer
D) Entrepreneu
r Answer: A
Explanation: The Manager Is The Person Responsible For Accomplishing An
Organization's Goals By Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Leading, And Controlling The
Efforts Of The Organization's People.
Diff: 2
Aacsb: Application Of Knowledge
Chapter: 1
Lo: 1.1: Answer The Questions, "What Is Human Resource Management?" And "Why Is
Knowing Hr Management Concepts And Techniques Important To Any Supervisor Or
Manager?"
Skill: Application
4) Which Of The Following Represents The Five Functions Of Planning, Organizing,
Staffing, Leading, And Controlling?
A) Strategic Management
B) Adaptability Screening
C) Succession Planning
D) Management
Process Answer: D
Explanation: The Management Process Includes Five Basic Functions—Planning,
Organizing, Staffing, Leading, And Controlling.
Diff: 2
Chapter: 1
Lo: 1.1: Answer The Questions, "What Is Human Resource Management?" And "Why Is
Knowing Hr Management Concepts And Techniques Important To Any Supervisor Or
Manager?"
Skill: Concept
5) Which Basic Function Of Management Includes Developing Rules And Procedures?
A) Planning
B) Organizing
C) Leading
D) Staffing
Answer:
A
Explanation: Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Leading, And Controlling Are The
Five Functions Of Management. The Planning Function Involves Establishing Goals
And Standards, Developing Rules And Procedures, And Developing Plans And
Forecasts. Diff: 1
Chapter: 1
Lo: 1.1: Answer The Questions, "What Is Human Resource Management?" And "Why Is
Knowing Hr Management Concepts And Techniques Important To Any Supervisor Or
Manager?"
Skill: Concept
, 6) Which Basic Function Of Management Involves Maintaining Employee Morale
And Motivating Subordinates?
A) Planning
B) Leading
C) Organizing
D) Developin
g Answer: B
Explanation: Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Leading, And Controlling Are The Five
Functions Of Management. The Leading Function Involves Getting Others To
Accomplish A Task, Maintaining Morale, And Motivating Subordinates.
Diff: 1
Chapter: 1
Lo: 1.1: Answer The Questions, "What Is Human Resource Management?" And "Why Is
Knowing Hr Management Concepts And Techniques Important To Any Supervisor Or
Manager?"
Skill: Concept
7) What Specific Activities Listed Below Are Part Of The Planning Function?
A) Giving Each Subordinate A Specific Task
B) Training And Developing Employees
C) Developing Rules And Procedures
D) Establishing Quality
Standards Answer: C
Explanation: The Planning Function Of Management Involves Establishing Goals
And Standards, Developing Rules And Procedures, And Developing Plans And
Forecasts. The Other Functions Of Management Are Organizing, Staffing, Leading,
And Controlling.
Diff: 2
Chapter: 1
Lo: 1.1: Answer The Questions, "What Is Human Resource Management?" And "Why Is
Knowing Hr Management Concepts And Techniques Important To Any Supervisor Or
Manager?"
Skill: Concept
Fundamentals Of Human Resource Management
(What's New In Management)
By Gary Dessler
5th Edition
,Fundamentals Of Human Resource Management, 5e (Dessler)
Chapter 1 Managing Human Resources Today
1) The Basic Functions Of Management Include All Of The Following Except .
A) Staffing
B) Planning
C) Organizing
D) Outsourcin
g Answer: D
Explanation: The Five Basic Functions Of The Management Process Include
Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Leading, And Controlling. Outsourcing Jobs May
Be An Aspect Of Human Resources, But It Is Not One Of The Primary
Management Functions.
Diff: 1
Chapter: 1
Lo: 1.1: Answer The Questions, "What Is Human Resource Management?" And "Why Is
Knowing Hr Management Concepts And Techniques Important To Any Supervisor Or
Manager?"
Skill: Concept
2) A Manager Is Best Described As A Person Who Is Responsible For .
A) Teaching New Employees Basic Skills
B) Accomplishing The Organization's Goals
C) Communicating With Stockholders
D) Delegating Authority To
Subordinates Answer: B
Explanation: A Manager Is Someone Who Is Responsible For Accomplishing The
Organization's Goals, And Who Does So By Managing The Efforts Of The
Organization's People. Most Writers Agree That Managing Involves Performing Five
Basic Functions: Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Leading, And Controlling.
Diff: 2
Chapter: 1
Lo: 1.1: Answer The Questions, "What Is Human Resource Management?" And "Why Is
Knowing Hr Management Concepts And Techniques Important To Any Supervisor Or
Manager?"
Skill: Concept
,3) Which Individual In An Organization Is Responsible For Accomplishing The
Organization's Goals By Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Leading, And Controlling
Personnel?
A) Manager
B) Generalist
C) Marketer
D) Entrepreneu
r Answer: A
Explanation: The Manager Is The Person Responsible For Accomplishing An
Organization's Goals By Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Leading, And Controlling The
Efforts Of The Organization's People.
Diff: 2
Aacsb: Application Of Knowledge
Chapter: 1
Lo: 1.1: Answer The Questions, "What Is Human Resource Management?" And "Why Is
Knowing Hr Management Concepts And Techniques Important To Any Supervisor Or
Manager?"
Skill: Application
4) Which Of The Following Represents The Five Functions Of Planning, Organizing,
Staffing, Leading, And Controlling?
A) Strategic Management
B) Adaptability Screening
C) Succession Planning
D) Management
Process Answer: D
Explanation: The Management Process Includes Five Basic Functions—Planning,
Organizing, Staffing, Leading, And Controlling.
Diff: 2
Chapter: 1
Lo: 1.1: Answer The Questions, "What Is Human Resource Management?" And "Why Is
Knowing Hr Management Concepts And Techniques Important To Any Supervisor Or
Manager?"
Skill: Concept
5) Which Basic Function Of Management Includes Developing Rules And Procedures?
A) Planning
B) Organizing
C) Leading
D) Staffing
Answer:
A
Explanation: Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Leading, And Controlling Are The
Five Functions Of Management. The Planning Function Involves Establishing Goals
And Standards, Developing Rules And Procedures, And Developing Plans And
Forecasts. Diff: 1
Chapter: 1
Lo: 1.1: Answer The Questions, "What Is Human Resource Management?" And "Why Is
Knowing Hr Management Concepts And Techniques Important To Any Supervisor Or
Manager?"
Skill: Concept
, 6) Which Basic Function Of Management Involves Maintaining Employee Morale
And Motivating Subordinates?
A) Planning
B) Leading
C) Organizing
D) Developin
g Answer: B
Explanation: Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Leading, And Controlling Are The Five
Functions Of Management. The Leading Function Involves Getting Others To
Accomplish A Task, Maintaining Morale, And Motivating Subordinates.
Diff: 1
Chapter: 1
Lo: 1.1: Answer The Questions, "What Is Human Resource Management?" And "Why Is
Knowing Hr Management Concepts And Techniques Important To Any Supervisor Or
Manager?"
Skill: Concept
7) What Specific Activities Listed Below Are Part Of The Planning Function?
A) Giving Each Subordinate A Specific Task
B) Training And Developing Employees
C) Developing Rules And Procedures
D) Establishing Quality
Standards Answer: C
Explanation: The Planning Function Of Management Involves Establishing Goals
And Standards, Developing Rules And Procedures, And Developing Plans And
Forecasts. The Other Functions Of Management Are Organizing, Staffing, Leading,
And Controlling.
Diff: 2
Chapter: 1
Lo: 1.1: Answer The Questions, "What Is Human Resource Management?" And "Why Is
Knowing Hr Management Concepts And Techniques Important To Any Supervisor Or
Manager?"
Skill: Concept
