,TESTBANK FOR Human Resource Management
17th Edition by Sean Valentine
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,Chapter 01 - Human Resource Management in Organizations
1. Which of the following statements is true of human resource management?
a. It refers to auditing the finances of an organization.
b. It involves generating business by identifying potential customers and ensuring customer
satisfaction.
c. It involves evaluating the external competition impacting an organization.
d. It refers to designing formal systems in an organization to manage human talent for
accomplishing organizational goals.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:HRRE.MATH.25.01.01 - EXPLAIN HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN CAPITAL.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: What Is Human Resource Management?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 5/13/2024 5:15 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/13/2024 5:15 AM
2. Sweeny Inc. is a successful startup that prioritizes the recruitment of top-tier talent. With
approximately 100 exceptionally accomplished and driven employees, it's evident that Sweeny Inc. values
the significance of _____.
a. recruitment planning
b. benchmarking
c. contingency planning
d. human capital
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:HRRE.MATH.25.01.02 - IDENTIFY HOW HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES CAN BE CORE COMPETENCIES
FOR ORGANIZATIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: Group Dynamic
TOPICS: Managing Human Resources in Organizations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
DATE CREATED: 5/13/2024 5:15 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 5:39 AM
3. Unit labor cost is computed by dividing the:
a. total cost of workers by their average levels of output.
b. total level of output by the total cost of workers.
c. average level of output by the average cost of workers.
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, d. average cost of workers by their average levels of output.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:HRRE.MATH.25.01.02 - IDENTIFY HOW HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
EMPLOYEES CAN BE CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ORGANIZATIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Managing Human Resources in Organizations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 5/13/2024 5:15 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 6/5/2024 9:09 AM
4. Zebra Inc. wants to enhance employee productivity by streamlining management layers and
restructuring reporting lines. In pursuit of this goal, senior management opts to downsize the company
and conduct layoffs. This action is an example of _____.
a. budget expansion strategy
b. corporate social responsibility effort
c. aligning HR activities
d. organizational restructuring
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:HRRE.MATH.25.01.02 - IDENTIFY HOW HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES CAN BE CORE COMPETENCIES
FOR ORGANIZATIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Managing Human Resources in Organizations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
DATE CREATED: 5/13/2024 5:15 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 5:41 AM
5. What method can be used to increase employee productivity by making changes to the way work gets
done, by focusing on the characteristics of jobs, and altering how tasks are structured and coordinated?
a. benchmarking
b. onboarding
c. redesigning work
d. organizational restructuring
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
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,QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.02 - IDENTIFY HOW HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES CAN BE CORE COMPETENCIES
FOR ORGANIZATIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Managing Human Resources in Organizations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 5/13/2024 5:15 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 5:41 AM
6. What is a method that is used to increase employee productivity by ensuring that HR efforts and
practices are consistent with organizational efforts to improve productivity and satisfy strategic goals?
a. organizational restructuring
b. HR auditing
c. benchmarking
d. aligning HR activities
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.02 - IDENTIFY HOW HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES CAN BE CORE COMPETENCIES
FOR ORGANIZATIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Managing Human Resources in Organizations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 5:42 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 5:44 AM
7. In the context of improving employee productivity, which of the following activities is involved in
organizational restructuring?
a. cutting staff through layoffs
b. implementing job enrichment programs
c. providing feedback to employees
d. providing training to new recruits
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.02 - IDENTIFY HOW HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES CAN BE CORE COMPETENCIES
FOR ORGANIZATIONS.
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,NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Managing Human Resources in Organizations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 5:44 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 5:46 AM
8. In the context of improving employee productivity, which of the following activities is involved in
redesigning work?
a. reshaping jobs because of technology changes
b. revising organizational structures
c. training, developing, and evaluating employees
d. outsourcing operations internationally
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.02 - IDENTIFY HOW HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES CAN BE CORE COMPETENCIES
FOR ORGANIZATIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Managing Human Resources in Organizations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 5:48 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 5:53 AM
9. In the context of improving employee productivity, which of the following activities is involved in
aligning HR activities?
a. changing workloads and combining jobs
b. revising organizational structures
c. using domestic vendors instead of employees
d. training, developing, and evaluating employees
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.02 - IDENTIFY HOW HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES CAN BE CORE COMPETENCIES
FOR ORGANIZATIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Managing Human Resources in Organizations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 5:57 AM
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,DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 5:59 AM
10. In the context of improving employee productivity, which of the following activities is involved in
outsourcing analyses?
a. revising organizational structure
b. using domestic vendors instead of employees
c. changing workloads and combining jobs
d. attracting and retaining employees
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.02 - IDENTIFY HOW HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES CAN BE CORE COMPETENCIES
FOR ORGANIZATIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Managing Human Resources in Organizations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 6:01 AM
11. Which of the following is true of organizational culture?
a. It generally varies across an organization.
b. It changes frequently over time.
c. It provides members of an organization with rules of behavior.
d. It is quickly established.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.02 - IDENTIFY HOW HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES CAN BE CORE COMPETENCIES
FOR ORGANIZATIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Managing Human Resources in Organizations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 6:02 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 6:04 AM
12. In the context of the seven HR management functions, which of the following is a component of
employee and labor relations?
a. HR policies
b. health and wellness
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, c. HR effectiveness
d. affirmative action
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.03 - NAME THE SEVEN CATEGORIES OF HUMAN RESOUR
FUNCTIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: HR Management Functions
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 6:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 6:07 AM
13. In the context of the seven HR management functions, which of the following is a component of
strategy and planning?
a. diversity
b. HR retention
c. HR policies
d. compensation
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.03 - NAME THE SEVEN CATEGORIES OF
HUMAN RESOURCE FUNCTIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: HR Management Functions
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 6:08 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 6:10 AM
14. Which of the following is a component of the talent acquisition function of HR management?
a. recruiting
b. training
c. orientation
d. career planning
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
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,LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.03 - NAME THE SEVEN CATEGORIES OF
HUMAN RESOURCE FUNCTIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: HR Management Functions
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 6:11 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 6:13 AM
15. Which of the following is true of the administrative role of HR departments?
a. It involves managing HR activities based on the strategies and operations identified by
management.
b. It helps define an organization's business strategy relative to human capital and its
contribution to the organization's results.
c. It involves identifying possible strategies to attract and retain talent with a focus on
organizational growth.
d. It focuses on recordkeeping, including essential legal paperwork and policy implementation.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.04 - DISCUSS THE VARIOUS ROLES FOR
HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENTS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Roles for Human Resource Departments
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 6:21 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 6:31 AM
16. Which of the following is true of the operational role of HR departments?
a. It focuses on clerical administration and recordkeeping, including essential legal paperwork
and policy implementation.
b. It involves identifying possible strategies to attract and retain talent with a focus on
organizational growth.
c. It involves managing HR activities based on the strategies and operations identified by
management.
d. It helps define an organization's business and HR strategies relative to human capital and its
contribution to the organization's results.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.04 - DISCUSS THE VARIOUS ROLES FOR
HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENTS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
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, STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Roles for Human Resource Departments
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 6:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 6:33 AM
17. Which of the following has traditionally been the dominant role for human resources?
a. operational role
b. employee advocate role
c. administrative role
d. strategic role
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.04 - DISCUSS THE VARIOUS ROLES FOR
HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENTS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Roles for Human Resource Departments
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 6:41 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 6:43 AM
18. Lisa is transitioning from an administrative clerk role in the HR department to an onboarding
specialist role at Blending Inc. As a result, she is experiencing a shift in her responsibilities. Which of the
following options best characterizes this change?
a. moving from processing HR paperwork to serving as a human capital specialist
b. moving from managing strategic HR activities to helping management define strategies to
manage human capital
c. moving from processing HR paperwork to serving as the face of Blendin to new employees
d. moving from helping management define the strategy to defining the marketing activities for
recruitment
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:HRRE.MATH.25.01.04 - DISCUSS THE VARIOUS ROLES FOR
HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENTS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUS PROG - Reflective Thinking
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Roles for Human Resource Departments
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 6:46 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 6:48 AM
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17th Edition by Sean Valentine
Notes
1- The file is chapter after chapter.
2- We have shown you few pages sample.
3- The file contains all Appendix and Excel sheet
if it exists.
4- We have all what you need, we make update
at every time. There are many new editions
waiting you.
5- If you think you purchased the wrong file You
can contact us at every time, we can replace it
with true one.
Our email:
,Chapter 01 - Human Resource Management in Organizations
1. Which of the following statements is true of human resource management?
a. It refers to auditing the finances of an organization.
b. It involves generating business by identifying potential customers and ensuring customer
satisfaction.
c. It involves evaluating the external competition impacting an organization.
d. It refers to designing formal systems in an organization to manage human talent for
accomplishing organizational goals.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:HRRE.MATH.25.01.01 - EXPLAIN HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN CAPITAL.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: What Is Human Resource Management?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 5/13/2024 5:15 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/13/2024 5:15 AM
2. Sweeny Inc. is a successful startup that prioritizes the recruitment of top-tier talent. With
approximately 100 exceptionally accomplished and driven employees, it's evident that Sweeny Inc. values
the significance of _____.
a. recruitment planning
b. benchmarking
c. contingency planning
d. human capital
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:HRRE.MATH.25.01.02 - IDENTIFY HOW HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES CAN BE CORE COMPETENCIES
FOR ORGANIZATIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: Group Dynamic
TOPICS: Managing Human Resources in Organizations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
DATE CREATED: 5/13/2024 5:15 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 5:39 AM
3. Unit labor cost is computed by dividing the:
a. total cost of workers by their average levels of output.
b. total level of output by the total cost of workers.
c. average level of output by the average cost of workers.
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, d. average cost of workers by their average levels of output.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:HRRE.MATH.25.01.02 - IDENTIFY HOW HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
EMPLOYEES CAN BE CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ORGANIZATIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Managing Human Resources in Organizations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 5/13/2024 5:15 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 6/5/2024 9:09 AM
4. Zebra Inc. wants to enhance employee productivity by streamlining management layers and
restructuring reporting lines. In pursuit of this goal, senior management opts to downsize the company
and conduct layoffs. This action is an example of _____.
a. budget expansion strategy
b. corporate social responsibility effort
c. aligning HR activities
d. organizational restructuring
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:HRRE.MATH.25.01.02 - IDENTIFY HOW HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES CAN BE CORE COMPETENCIES
FOR ORGANIZATIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Managing Human Resources in Organizations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
DATE CREATED: 5/13/2024 5:15 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 5:41 AM
5. What method can be used to increase employee productivity by making changes to the way work gets
done, by focusing on the characteristics of jobs, and altering how tasks are structured and coordinated?
a. benchmarking
b. onboarding
c. redesigning work
d. organizational restructuring
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
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,QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.02 - IDENTIFY HOW HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES CAN BE CORE COMPETENCIES
FOR ORGANIZATIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Managing Human Resources in Organizations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 5/13/2024 5:15 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 5:41 AM
6. What is a method that is used to increase employee productivity by ensuring that HR efforts and
practices are consistent with organizational efforts to improve productivity and satisfy strategic goals?
a. organizational restructuring
b. HR auditing
c. benchmarking
d. aligning HR activities
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.02 - IDENTIFY HOW HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES CAN BE CORE COMPETENCIES
FOR ORGANIZATIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Managing Human Resources in Organizations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 5:42 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 5:44 AM
7. In the context of improving employee productivity, which of the following activities is involved in
organizational restructuring?
a. cutting staff through layoffs
b. implementing job enrichment programs
c. providing feedback to employees
d. providing training to new recruits
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.02 - IDENTIFY HOW HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES CAN BE CORE COMPETENCIES
FOR ORGANIZATIONS.
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,NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Managing Human Resources in Organizations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 5:44 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 5:46 AM
8. In the context of improving employee productivity, which of the following activities is involved in
redesigning work?
a. reshaping jobs because of technology changes
b. revising organizational structures
c. training, developing, and evaluating employees
d. outsourcing operations internationally
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.02 - IDENTIFY HOW HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES CAN BE CORE COMPETENCIES
FOR ORGANIZATIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Managing Human Resources in Organizations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 5:48 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 5:53 AM
9. In the context of improving employee productivity, which of the following activities is involved in
aligning HR activities?
a. changing workloads and combining jobs
b. revising organizational structures
c. using domestic vendors instead of employees
d. training, developing, and evaluating employees
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.02 - IDENTIFY HOW HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES CAN BE CORE COMPETENCIES
FOR ORGANIZATIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Managing Human Resources in Organizations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 5:57 AM
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,DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 5:59 AM
10. In the context of improving employee productivity, which of the following activities is involved in
outsourcing analyses?
a. revising organizational structure
b. using domestic vendors instead of employees
c. changing workloads and combining jobs
d. attracting and retaining employees
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.02 - IDENTIFY HOW HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES CAN BE CORE COMPETENCIES
FOR ORGANIZATIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Managing Human Resources in Organizations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 6:01 AM
11. Which of the following is true of organizational culture?
a. It generally varies across an organization.
b. It changes frequently over time.
c. It provides members of an organization with rules of behavior.
d. It is quickly established.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.02 - IDENTIFY HOW HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES CAN BE CORE COMPETENCIES
FOR ORGANIZATIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Managing Human Resources in Organizations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 6:02 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 6:04 AM
12. In the context of the seven HR management functions, which of the following is a component of
employee and labor relations?
a. HR policies
b. health and wellness
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, c. HR effectiveness
d. affirmative action
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.03 - NAME THE SEVEN CATEGORIES OF HUMAN RESOUR
FUNCTIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: HR Management Functions
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 6:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 6:07 AM
13. In the context of the seven HR management functions, which of the following is a component of
strategy and planning?
a. diversity
b. HR retention
c. HR policies
d. compensation
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.03 - NAME THE SEVEN CATEGORIES OF
HUMAN RESOURCE FUNCTIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: HR Management Functions
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 6:08 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 6:10 AM
14. Which of the following is a component of the talent acquisition function of HR management?
a. recruiting
b. training
c. orientation
d. career planning
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
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,LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.03 - NAME THE SEVEN CATEGORIES OF
HUMAN RESOURCE FUNCTIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: HR Management Functions
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 6:11 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 6:13 AM
15. Which of the following is true of the administrative role of HR departments?
a. It involves managing HR activities based on the strategies and operations identified by
management.
b. It helps define an organization's business strategy relative to human capital and its
contribution to the organization's results.
c. It involves identifying possible strategies to attract and retain talent with a focus on
organizational growth.
d. It focuses on recordkeeping, including essential legal paperwork and policy implementation.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.04 - DISCUSS THE VARIOUS ROLES FOR
HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENTS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Roles for Human Resource Departments
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 6:21 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 6:31 AM
16. Which of the following is true of the operational role of HR departments?
a. It focuses on clerical administration and recordkeeping, including essential legal paperwork
and policy implementation.
b. It involves identifying possible strategies to attract and retain talent with a focus on
organizational growth.
c. It involves managing HR activities based on the strategies and operations identified by
management.
d. It helps define an organization's business and HR strategies relative to human capital and its
contribution to the organization's results.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.04 - DISCUSS THE VARIOUS ROLES FOR
HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENTS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
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, STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Roles for Human Resource Departments
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Understand
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 6:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 6:33 AM
17. Which of the following has traditionally been the dominant role for human resources?
a. operational role
b. employee advocate role
c. administrative role
d. strategic role
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.04 - DISCUSS THE VARIOUS ROLES FOR
HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENTS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Roles for Human Resource Departments
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 6:41 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 6:43 AM
18. Lisa is transitioning from an administrative clerk role in the HR department to an onboarding
specialist role at Blending Inc. As a result, she is experiencing a shift in her responsibilities. Which of the
following options best characterizes this change?
a. moving from processing HR paperwork to serving as a human capital specialist
b. moving from managing strategic HR activities to helping management define strategies to
manage human capital
c. moving from processing HR paperwork to serving as the face of Blendin to new employees
d. moving from helping management define the strategy to defining the marketing activities for
recruitment
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:HRRE.MATH.25.01.04 - DISCUSS THE VARIOUS ROLES FOR
HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENTS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUS PROG - Reflective Thinking
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Roles for Human Resource Departments
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 6:46 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 6:48 AM
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