Question 1

Unit labor cost is computed by dividing:

Accepted Answer

A)  the total cost of workers by their average levels of output. 
B)  the total level of output by the total cost of workers. 
C)  the average level of output by the average cost of workers. 
D)  the average cost of workers by their average levels of output. 
A)  the total cost of workers by their average levels of output. 
B)  the total level of output by the total cost of workers. 
C)  the average level of output by the average cost of workers. 
D)  the average cost of workers by their average levels of output.

Question 2

SaaS agreements require firms to buy licenses rather than merely renting software packages from vendors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is true of Generation Y workers in organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  They include the set of workers born since the mid-1990s. 
B)  They are expected to retire in the near future. 
C)  They are expected to represent 25 percent of the workforce by the year 2025. 
D)  They value jobs that allow them to make a social impact. 
A)  They include the set of workers born since the mid-1990s. 
B)  They are expected to retire in the near future. 
C)  They are expected to represent 25 percent of the workforce by the year 2025. 
D)  They value jobs that allow them to make a social impact.

Question 4

List the certification programs offered by the WorldatWork Association.

Accepted Answer

The WorldatWork Association offers a num

Question 5

Which of the following is true of software as a service (SaaS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It functions in a vendor's data center and allows self-service. 
B)  It is software that allows HR to run its own reports and make changes with help from information technology staff. 
C)  It is software that functions exclusively in the cloud. 
D)  It requires firms to buy licenses rather than merely renting software packages from vendors. 
A)  It functions in a vendor's data center and allows self-service. 
B)  It is software that allows HR to run its own reports and make changes with help from information technology staff. 
C)  It is software that functions exclusively in the cloud. 
D)  It requires firms to buy licenses rather than merely renting software packages from vendors.

Question 6

Which of the following is a prominent specialized HR organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  The WorldatWork Association 
B)  The Organization for Economic Cooperation 
C)  The Ethics Resource Center 
D)  The U.S. Small Business Association 
A)  The WorldatWork Association 
B)  The Organization for Economic Cooperation 
C)  The Ethics Resource Center 
D)  The U.S. Small Business Association

Question 7

Women constitute about 50 percent of the U.S. workforce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe the benefits of technology in HR management.

Accepted Answer

The increased use of technologies in the

Question 9

Which of the following is a difference between a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and PeopleSoft?

Accepted Answer

A)  PeopleSoft was popular in the 1970s, whereas HRISs gained popularity after 1989. 
B)  PeopleSoft did not allow HR to run its own reports, whereas HRISs allowed it. 
C)  HRISs were run by information technology staff, whereas PeopleSoft allowed HR to run its own reports. 
D)  HRISs functioned exclusively in the cloud, whereas PeopleSoft functioned in vendors' data centers. 
A)  PeopleSoft was popular in the 1970s, whereas HRISs gained popularity after 1989. 
B)  PeopleSoft did not allow HR to run its own reports, whereas HRISs allowed it. 
C)  HRISs were run by information technology staff, whereas PeopleSoft allowed HR to run its own reports. 
D)  HRISs functioned exclusively in the cloud, whereas PeopleSoft functioned in vendors' data centers.

Question 10

Human capital is the collective value of the capabilities, knowledge, skills, life experiences, and motivation of an organization's workforce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The administrative role of HR involves defining and implementing an organization's business strategy relative to human capital.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of human resource management?

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 13

A recruitment coordinator for a manufacturing plant and a regional HR manager for European operations in a global food company are examples of field and subsidiary HR professionals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe the different functions of human resource management.

Accepted Answer

The functions of human resource manageme

Question 15

Which of the following is the difference between a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and software as a service (SaaS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  HRISs enable firms to rent software packages from vendors, whereas SaaS requires firms to buy licenses. 
B)  HRISs allowed HR to run its own reports, while SaaS functioned in vendors' data centers. 
C)  SaaS was popular in the 1970s, whereas HRISs gained popularity after 1989. 
D)  SaaS allows self-service, whereas HRISs require support from information technology staff. 
A)  HRISs enable firms to rent software packages from vendors, whereas SaaS requires firms to buy licenses. 
B)  HRISs allowed HR to run its own reports, while SaaS functioned in vendors' data centers. 
C)  SaaS was popular in the 1970s, whereas HRISs gained popularity after 1989. 
D)  SaaS allows self-service, whereas HRISs require support from information technology staff.

Question 16

In the context of improving employee productivity, which of the following activities is involved in aligning HR activities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Changing workloads and combining jobs 
B)  Revising organizational structures 
C)  Using domestic vendors instead of employees 
D)  Training, developing, and evaluating employees 
A)  Changing workloads and combining jobs 
B)  Revising organizational structures 
C)  Using domestic vendors instead of employees 
D)  Training, developing, and evaluating employees

Question 17

Suzie, an HR Executive at ZedNet Inc., was responsible for employee recruitment and compensation. She was recently promoted and is now responsible only for recruitment. She is required to have in-depth knowledge of the activities involved in recruiting. Which of the following statements best describes Suzie's role?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suzie's previous role and her new role are HR generalist roles. 
B)  Suzie's previous role and her new role are HR specialist roles. 
C)  Suzie moved from the role of an HR specialist to that of an HR generalist. 
D)  Suzie moved from the role of an HR generalist to that of an HR specialist. 
A)  Suzie's previous role and her new role are HR generalist roles. 
B)  Suzie's previous role and her new role are HR specialist roles. 
C)  Suzie moved from the role of an HR specialist to that of an HR generalist. 
D)  Suzie moved from the role of an HR generalist to that of an HR specialist.

Question 18

Define productivity.

Accepted Answer

Productivity is defined as a m

Question 19

Which of the following programs developed by organizations focuses on the enhancement of stakeholder interests and the advancement of social good?

Accepted Answer

A)  Equal employment opportunity programs 
B)  Corporate social responsibility programs 
C)  Social etiquette and behavior programs 
D)  Corporate social networking programs 
A)  Equal employment opportunity programs 
B)  Corporate social responsibility programs 
C)  Social etiquette and behavior programs 
D)  Corporate social networking programs

Question 20

Evelyn, an HR Executive, used to handle a variety of tasks such as employee recruitment and compensation. She was recently promoted and is now responsible for reporting current employees' job satisfaction as well as handling employee recruitment, compensation, and benefits. Which of the following statements best describes her role?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evelyn's previous role and her new role are HR generalist roles. 
B)  Evelyn's previous role and her new role are HR specialist roles. 
C)  Evelyn moved from the role of an HR generalist to that of an HR specialist. 
D)  Evelyn moved from the role of an HR specialist to that of an HR generalist. 
A)  Evelyn's previous role and her new role are HR generalist roles. 
B)  Evelyn's previous role and her new role are HR specialist roles. 
C)  Evelyn moved from the role of an HR generalist to that of an HR specialist. 
D)  Evelyn moved from the role of an HR specialist to that of an HR generalist.

Unit labor cost is computed by dividing:

SaaS agreements require firms to buy licenses rather than merely renting software packages from vendors.

Which of the following is true of Generation Y workers in organizations?

List the certification programs offered by the WorldatWork Association.

Which of the following is true of software as a service (SaaS)?

Which of the following is a prominent specialized HR organization?

Women constitute about 50 percent of the U.S. workforce.

Describe the benefits of technology in HR management.

Which of the following is a difference between a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and PeopleSoft?

Human capital is the collective value of the capabilities, knowledge, skills, life experiences, and motivation of an organization's workforce.

The administrative role of HR involves defining and implementing an organization's business strategy relative to human capital.

Which of the following statements is true of human resource management?

A recruitment coordinator for a manufacturing plant and a regional HR manager for European operations in a global food company are examples of field and subsidiary HR professionals.

Describe the different functions of human resource management.

Which of the following is the difference between a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and software as a service (SaaS)?

In the context of improving employee productivity, which of the following activities is involved in aligning HR activities?

Define productivity.

Which of the following programs developed by organizations focuses on the enhancement of stakeholder interests and the advancement of social good?

Human Resource Strategy and Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Workforce, Jobs, and Job Analysis

Individual Organization Relations and Retention

Recruiting High-Quality Talent

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Talent, Careers, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Union-Management Relations

Global Human Resource Management

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Exam 1: Human Resource Management in Organizations

Unit labor cost is computed by dividing:

SaaS agreements require firms to buy licenses rather than merely renting software packages from vendors.

Which of the following is true of Generation Y workers in organizations?

List the certification programs offered by the WorldatWork Association.

Which of the following is true of software as a service (SaaS)?

Which of the following is a prominent specialized HR organization?

Women constitute about 50 percent of the U.S. workforce.

Describe the benefits of technology in HR management.

Which of the following is a difference between a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and PeopleSoft?

Human capital is the collective value of the capabilities, knowledge, skills, life experiences, and motivation of an organization's workforce.

The administrative role of HR involves defining and implementing an organization's business strategy relative to human capital.

Which of the following statements is true of human resource management?

A recruitment coordinator for a manufacturing plant and a regional HR manager for European operations in a global food company are examples of field and subsidiary HR professionals.

Describe the different functions of human resource management.

Which of the following is the difference between a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and software as a service (SaaS)?

In the context of improving employee productivity, which of the following activities is involved in aligning HR activities?

Define productivity.

Which of the following programs developed by organizations focuses on the enhancement of stakeholder interests and the advancement of social good?

Human Resource Strategy and Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Workforce, Jobs, and Job Analysis

Individual Organization Relations and Retention

Recruiting High-Quality Talent

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Talent, Careers, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Union-Management Relations

Global Human Resource Management

Filters