WGU C202 Managing Human Capital -
Based Off the Study Guide As of
10/2026.
Affirmative Action refers to... - Answer-Proactive effort to eliminate discrimination and its
past effects.
National Labor Relations Act - Answer-Prohibits retaliation against employees who want
to unionize.
Fair Labor Standards Act - Answer-Established minimum wage and overtime rules.
Equal Pay Act - Answer-Prohibits wage discrimination on basis of sex.
Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Answer-Prohibits employment discrimination based on the
race, color, religion, sex and national origin of a person.
Age Discrimination Employment Act - Answer-Prevents discrimination on workers age
40+
American with Disability Act - Answer-Prohibits discrimination on employees/candidates
with disabilities.
Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 - Answer-Prohibits discrimination against the
basis of pregnancy.
Labor Relations Management takes 1 out of the 3 following strategies: - Answer-1.
Compliance Strategy
2. Collaboration Strategy
3. Avoidance Strategy
Compliance Strategy is... - Answer-Relying heavy on labor laws to be enforced.
ex. Federal agencies and private sectors
Collaboration Strategy is... - Answer-Relying on labor relations to pursue an interest
based on the approach to problem solve.
Avoidance Strategy is... - Answer-When management engages in a lawful/unlawful
effort to prevent a union from forming.
How do unions affect staffing? - Answer-Unionsare based on seniority.
, How do unions affect performance management? - Answer-When
terminated/disciplined, an employee has the right to have the union represent him.
(aka Weingarten Rights)
How do unions affect compensations and benefits? - Answer-Unions negotiate pay and
benefits for all members.
How do unions affect training and development? - Answer-Increased training cost due
to union demands and higher standards. Most unions perform their own training.
National Labor Relations Act of 1935 - Answer-Guarantees rights for non-managerial
employees that are engaged in the interstate commerce to join unions and bargain
collectively.
Railway Labor Act - Answer-Governs employment relations for airlines and railroads.
Taft-Harly Act - Answer-Amended the Wagner Act to clarify what are considered unfair
labor practices by unions and employees.
Landrum-Griffin Act - Answer-Outlines in the Bills of Rights for Union Members and
established procedures for union elections, discipline, and financial reporting.
A psychological contracts is an unwritten set of... - Answer-expectations.
Staffing - Answer-Process of planning, acquiring, deploying, and retaining employees.
Performance Management - Answer-Aligning individual goals and behaviors with
organizational goals and strategies; evaluating performance.
Training and Development - Answer-Developing employee capabilities through formal
and informal activities.
Rewards and Benefits - Answer-Compensation and benefits; Total Rewards, direct
financial compensations, indirect, and non-financial.
Employee Management Relations - Answer-Determines employment rights of both
employee and employer.
Health and Safety - Answer-Involves wellness, fire/flood safety
Why is HRM critical to the organization? - Answer-Creates the system that acquires,
motivates, manages, and retains the talent that determines organizational success.
Regarding the laws and regulations, what is the primary concern for HRM? - Answer-
Failure to follow laws and regulations can become costly for the organization and be
detrimental to the reputation and future business success.
Based Off the Study Guide As of
10/2026.
Affirmative Action refers to... - Answer-Proactive effort to eliminate discrimination and its
past effects.
National Labor Relations Act - Answer-Prohibits retaliation against employees who want
to unionize.
Fair Labor Standards Act - Answer-Established minimum wage and overtime rules.
Equal Pay Act - Answer-Prohibits wage discrimination on basis of sex.
Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Answer-Prohibits employment discrimination based on the
race, color, religion, sex and national origin of a person.
Age Discrimination Employment Act - Answer-Prevents discrimination on workers age
40+
American with Disability Act - Answer-Prohibits discrimination on employees/candidates
with disabilities.
Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 - Answer-Prohibits discrimination against the
basis of pregnancy.
Labor Relations Management takes 1 out of the 3 following strategies: - Answer-1.
Compliance Strategy
2. Collaboration Strategy
3. Avoidance Strategy
Compliance Strategy is... - Answer-Relying heavy on labor laws to be enforced.
ex. Federal agencies and private sectors
Collaboration Strategy is... - Answer-Relying on labor relations to pursue an interest
based on the approach to problem solve.
Avoidance Strategy is... - Answer-When management engages in a lawful/unlawful
effort to prevent a union from forming.
How do unions affect staffing? - Answer-Unionsare based on seniority.
, How do unions affect performance management? - Answer-When
terminated/disciplined, an employee has the right to have the union represent him.
(aka Weingarten Rights)
How do unions affect compensations and benefits? - Answer-Unions negotiate pay and
benefits for all members.
How do unions affect training and development? - Answer-Increased training cost due
to union demands and higher standards. Most unions perform their own training.
National Labor Relations Act of 1935 - Answer-Guarantees rights for non-managerial
employees that are engaged in the interstate commerce to join unions and bargain
collectively.
Railway Labor Act - Answer-Governs employment relations for airlines and railroads.
Taft-Harly Act - Answer-Amended the Wagner Act to clarify what are considered unfair
labor practices by unions and employees.
Landrum-Griffin Act - Answer-Outlines in the Bills of Rights for Union Members and
established procedures for union elections, discipline, and financial reporting.
A psychological contracts is an unwritten set of... - Answer-expectations.
Staffing - Answer-Process of planning, acquiring, deploying, and retaining employees.
Performance Management - Answer-Aligning individual goals and behaviors with
organizational goals and strategies; evaluating performance.
Training and Development - Answer-Developing employee capabilities through formal
and informal activities.
Rewards and Benefits - Answer-Compensation and benefits; Total Rewards, direct
financial compensations, indirect, and non-financial.
Employee Management Relations - Answer-Determines employment rights of both
employee and employer.
Health and Safety - Answer-Involves wellness, fire/flood safety
Why is HRM critical to the organization? - Answer-Creates the system that acquires,
motivates, manages, and retains the talent that determines organizational success.
Regarding the laws and regulations, what is the primary concern for HRM? - Answer-
Failure to follow laws and regulations can become costly for the organization and be
detrimental to the reputation and future business success.
