WGU C232 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCES ASSESSMENT EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 100% VERIFIED.
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
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
ANS >> 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
ANS >> Corporate culture
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,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
ANS >> 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
ANS >> 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
ANS >> Champion for change
7. How should HR encourage high ethical standard of conduct in the workplace?
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, 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
ANS >> 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?
ANS >> 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
ANS >> Implied contract
10. What is recognized by courts in several states as an implied contract that can be legally binding?
a. Employee handbook
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 100% VERIFIED.
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
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
ANS >> 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
ANS >> Corporate culture
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,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
ANS >> 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
ANS >> 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
ANS >> Champion for change
7. How should HR encourage high ethical standard of conduct in the workplace?
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, 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
ANS >> 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?
ANS >> 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
ANS >> Implied contract
10. What is recognized by courts in several states as an implied contract that can be legally binding?
a. Employee handbook
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