C202 WGU| MANAGING HUMAN CAPITAL
WGU C202 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
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? -- ANSWER--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? -- ANSWER--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? -- ANSWER--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? -- ANSWER--The Family and
Medical Leave Act of 1993
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,What is the goal of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment
Rights Act of 1994? -- ANSWER--To prevent discrimination against employees
who may be called into active military service
Which event should be covered under workers' compensation? -- ANSWER-
Breaking an arm while at work
Which situation is an example of a managerial ethical dilemma? -- ANSWER-
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? -- ANSWER--Rights
standard
What is the organization's formal system of task, power, and reporting
relationships called? -- ANSWER--An organizational structure
How does human resource management support organizational leadership? --
ANSWER--By providing employees with opportunities for professional
development and growth
What is an example of bullying in the workplace? -- ANSWER--Intimidating a
coworker
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,Which decision can human resource management assist with during the
combination stage of mergers and acquisitions? -- ANSWER--Which
employees to retain
How can human resource managers serve as internal consultants? -- ANSWER-
By helping managers avoid common training pitfalls
How does an organization's human resource strategy support the organization's
business strategy? -- ANSWER--By helping it to acquire, develop, and retain
the talent needed to fulfill its strategy
What is a primary function of human resource management? -- ANSWER-
Retaining talent
How does effective human resource management improve organizational
performance? -- ANSWER--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? -- ANSWER--Fit within an organization
Which belief is an example of bias creating barriers to equal treatment in an
organization? -- ANSWER--Extroverted employees are the most effective.
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, Which factor in successful organizational change can be provided through
effective human resource management? -- ANSWER--Trust
What is a critical factor in creating a culture of safety? -- ANSWER--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)? -- ANSWER--To correct hazards
How do employee wellness programs benefit employers? -- ANSWER--By
reducing workers' compensation and disability-related costs
What determines whether stress is functional or dysfunctional? -- ANSWER--
How manageable it is and the emotions it causes
What is the goal of affirmative action? -- ANSWER--To seek to remedy past
practices that innately caused an adverse effect on applicants
What is an example of holding the target of bullying to a different performance
standard? -- ANSWER--Assigning the target unrealistic goals and deadlines
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WGU C202 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
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? -- ANSWER--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? -- ANSWER--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? -- ANSWER--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? -- ANSWER--The Family and
Medical Leave Act of 1993
Page 1 of 65
,What is the goal of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment
Rights Act of 1994? -- ANSWER--To prevent discrimination against employees
who may be called into active military service
Which event should be covered under workers' compensation? -- ANSWER-
Breaking an arm while at work
Which situation is an example of a managerial ethical dilemma? -- ANSWER-
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? -- ANSWER--Rights
standard
What is the organization's formal system of task, power, and reporting
relationships called? -- ANSWER--An organizational structure
How does human resource management support organizational leadership? --
ANSWER--By providing employees with opportunities for professional
development and growth
What is an example of bullying in the workplace? -- ANSWER--Intimidating a
coworker
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,Which decision can human resource management assist with during the
combination stage of mergers and acquisitions? -- ANSWER--Which
employees to retain
How can human resource managers serve as internal consultants? -- ANSWER-
By helping managers avoid common training pitfalls
How does an organization's human resource strategy support the organization's
business strategy? -- ANSWER--By helping it to acquire, develop, and retain
the talent needed to fulfill its strategy
What is a primary function of human resource management? -- ANSWER-
Retaining talent
How does effective human resource management improve organizational
performance? -- ANSWER--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? -- ANSWER--Fit within an organization
Which belief is an example of bias creating barriers to equal treatment in an
organization? -- ANSWER--Extroverted employees are the most effective.
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, Which factor in successful organizational change can be provided through
effective human resource management? -- ANSWER--Trust
What is a critical factor in creating a culture of safety? -- ANSWER--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)? -- ANSWER--To correct hazards
How do employee wellness programs benefit employers? -- ANSWER--By
reducing workers' compensation and disability-related costs
What determines whether stress is functional or dysfunctional? -- ANSWER--
How manageable it is and the emotions it causes
What is the goal of affirmative action? -- ANSWER--To seek to remedy past
practices that innately caused an adverse effect on applicants
What is an example of holding the target of bullying to a different performance
standard? -- ANSWER--Assigning the target unrealistic goals and deadlines
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