Question 1

Evidence-based HR refers to the practice of initiating disciplinary action against employees only in the presence of clear and demonstrable proof of undesirable behavior.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is true of companies that are ethical and successful?

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A)   They are solely concerned about the benefits of the company while making business decisions.
B)   The owners most often assume responsibility for the actions of the company rather than the employees.
C)   They are less concerned about the interests of the people involved in the business.
D)   Their main aim is to maximize profits in all their transactions.
E)   They have a sense of purpose and vision that the employees value, and use in their day-to-day work.F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

One of the qualities of human resources is that _____.

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A)   it is highly substitutable and interchangeable
B)   it is easily available for all companies to utilize
C)   it is easily imitated by rivals
D)   it is negligible in terms of value
E)   it is indispensable for building a competitive advantageF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 4

Name five important responsibilities of HR,briefly describing the specific activities associated with each.

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Students' answers might vary,but should include the following HR responsibilities.Important HR responsibilities include: 1)Analysis and design of work: Work analysis,job design,and job descriptions.
2)Recruitment and selection: Recruiting,job postings,interviewing,testing,and coordinating use of temporary labor.
3)Training and development: Orientation,skills training,and career development programs.
4)Performance management: Performance measures,preparation and administration of performance appraisals,and discipline.
5)Compensation and benefits: Wage and salary administration,incentive pay,insurance,vacation leave administration,retirement plans,profit sharing,and stock plans.
6)Employee relations: Attitude surveys,labor relations,employee handbooks,company publications,labor law compliance,and relocation and outplacement services.
7)Personnel policies: Policy creation,and policy communication.
8)Employee data and information systems: Record keeping,HR information systems,and workforce analytics.
9)Compliance with laws: Policies to ensure lawful behavior,reporting,posting information,safety inspections,and accessibility accommodations.
10)Support for strategy: Human resource planning and forecasting,talent management,and change management.

Question 5

Describe the terms human resource planning and evidence-based HR.How do these concepts help HR in supporting the organization's strategy?

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Question 6

For human resource practices to be considered ethical,they must result in the greatest good for the largest number of people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The term _____ is used to describe the employees of an organization in terms of their training,experience,judgment,intelligence,relationships,and insight.

Accepted Answer

A)   performance management
B)   human capital
C)   development
D)   traditional management
E)   working capitalF) A) and E)
G) B) and C) B

Question 8

An HR professional can be an effective talent manager or organizational designer only when he has the knowledge of how the organization is structured and how that structure might be adjusted to help it meet its goals for developing and using employees' talents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The process by which the organization attempts to identify applicants with the necessary knowledge,skills,abilities,and other characteristics that will help the organization achieve its goals is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   orientation
B)   selection
C)   compensation
D)   work analysis
E)   performance managementF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Knowledge of business trends is essential for the strategic architect role of an HR professional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

People's right to freedom of speech is the right to:

Accepted Answer

A)   criticize an organization's ethics if they do so in good conscience.
B)   refuse to do something that is environmentally unsafe.
C)   do as they wish in their private life.
D)   be treated only as they knowingly and willingly consent to be treated.
E)   prohibit criticism of the organization.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E) A

Question 12

The employees at Edifice Financials often complain that they are not provided feedback on their performance.They feel that they do not get proper information as to how they have performed and the areas in which they need to improve.They also claim that the performance goals are vague and not measurable.Which of the following HR functions does Edifice Financials need to specifically improve upon to resolve this complaint put forth by its employees?

Accepted Answer

A)   Recruitment
B)   Employee selection
C)   Training and development
D)   Performance management
E)   Planning and administering pay and benefitsF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following refers to the process of getting detailed information about jobs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Job rotation
B)   Supply chain management
C)   Job analysis
D)   Policy creation
E)   Job orientationF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

The concept of "human resource management" implies that employees in an organization cannot be considered as a resource and hence are interchangeable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The current federal laws fail to outline how to use employee databases in order to protect employees' privacy while also meeting employers' and society's concerns for security.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Briefly describe six competencies required for the HR profession.

Accepted Answer

Members of the HR department need to be:...

Question 17

The organizations try to address the right of _____ by offering hot lines and policies and procedures designed to handle complaints from employees.

Accepted Answer

A)   privacy
B)   freedom of speech
C)   due process
D)   freedom of conscience
E)   free consentF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 18

Which of the following responsibilities is specifically associated with the HR function of support for strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Discipline
B)   Human resource planning and forecasting
C)   Wage and salary administration
D)   Developing employee handbooks and company publications
E)   Developing an HR information systemF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

Discuss the responsibility of HR with regard to planning and administering pay and benefits.Also analyze the impact of this function on the organization.

Accepted Answer

The pay and benefits that employees earn...

Question 20

How would you describe a career in human resource management? Cite the type of positions available,degree requirements,the nature of the work,and salary levels.

Accepted Answer

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One of the qualities of human resources is that _____.

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