Question 1

Which of the following is true of organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 2

In the context of the seven HR management functions, which of the following is a component of employee and labor relations?

Accepted Answer

A)  HR policies 
B)  Health and wellness 
C)  HR effectiveness 
D)  Affirmative action 
A)  HR policies 
B)  Health and wellness 
C)  HR effectiveness 
D)  Affirmative action

Question 3

Janet, a new employee at Nalpot Inc., expects employers to utilize social media platforms as the primary communication method. Janet most likely belongs to a group of workers called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  gig workers 
B)  temporary workers 
C)  Generation Z 
D)  Generation X 
A)  gig workers 
B)  temporary workers 
C)  Generation Z 
D)  Generation X

Question 4

Organizational culture consists of the shared values and beliefs that give members of an organization meaning and provide them with rules for behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the context of improving employee productivity, which of the following activities is involved in organizational restructuring?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cutting staff through layoffs 
B)  Implementing job enrichment programs 
C)  Providing feedback to employees 
D)  Providing training to new recruits 
A)  Cutting staff through layoffs 
B)  Implementing job enrichment programs 
C)  Providing feedback to employees 
D)  Providing training to new recruits

Question 6

Briefly describe changes in the U.S. workforce.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. workforce today is mo

Question 7

List a few organizational programs that promote employees' awareness on ethical issues.

Accepted Answer

The following organizational programs pr

Question 8

In the context of improving employee productivity, which of the following activities is involved in redesigning work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reshaping jobs because of technology changes 
B)  Revising organizational structures 
C)  Training, developing, and evaluating employees 
D)  Outsourcing operations internationally 
A)  Reshaping jobs because of technology changes 
B)  Revising organizational structures 
C)  Training, developing, and evaluating employees 
D)  Outsourcing operations internationally

Question 9

Raul, an HR Manager at Endetech, is tasked with conducting workforce planning to anticipate the retirement of employees at various levels in the organization. In this scenario, Raul is responsible for fulfilling the _____ role of human resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  administrative 
B)  operational 
C)  employee advocate 
D)  strategic 
A)  administrative 
B)  operational 
C)  employee advocate 
D)  strategic

Question 10

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification can be earned at three levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Donna, an HR Manager at Loch Inc., is moving from a strategic role in the HR department to an operational role. Which of the following best describes the change in Donna's role?

Accepted Answer

A)  Moving from helping management define the strategy to manage human capital to serving as "champion" for employee concerns 
B)  Moving from helping management define the strategy to manage human capital to processing legal paperwork 
C)  Moving from processing legal paperwork to helping management define the strategy to manage human capital 
D)  Moving from serving as "champion" for employee concerns to processing legal paperwork 
A)  Moving from helping management define the strategy to manage human capital to serving as "champion" for employee concerns 
B)  Moving from helping management define the strategy to manage human capital to processing legal paperwork 
C)  Moving from processing legal paperwork to helping management define the strategy to manage human capital 
D)  Moving from serving as "champion" for employee concerns to processing legal paperwork

Question 12

Work-life integration is a key area of success for women in leadership roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Human resources professionals in some companies have been involved with mergers, acquisitions, and outsourcing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The gig economy is an economy where:

Accepted Answer

A)  most work is performed by a group of shareholders rather than paid employees. 
B)  work is carried out by a group of young workers who identify themselves as Generation Y workers. 
C)  most work is performed by freelance workers rather than full-time employees. 
D)  work is divided into stages and each stage is completed by different core teams. 
A)  most work is performed by a group of shareholders rather than paid employees. 
B)  work is carried out by a group of young workers who identify themselves as Generation Y workers. 
C)  most work is performed by freelance workers rather than full-time employees. 
D)  work is divided into stages and each stage is completed by different core teams.

Question 15

The Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification is sponsored by the WorldatWork Association.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Replacing the experience and talents of long-service workers is a challenge facing employers in all industries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An increasing number of individuals characterize themselves as multiracial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Bob, an HR executive at Axis Inc., is moving from an operational role in the HR department to a strategic role. Which of the following best describes the change in Bob's role?

Accepted Answer

A)  Moving from serving as "champion" for employee concerns to helping management define the business strategy relative to human capital 
B)  Moving from helping management define the strategy to manage human capital to processing legal paperwork 
C)  Moving from processing legal paperwork to serving as a "champion" for employee concerns 
D)  Moving from processing legal paperwork to helping management define the strategy to manage human capital 
A)  Moving from serving as "champion" for employee concerns to helping management define the business strategy relative to human capital 
B)  Moving from helping management define the strategy to manage human capital to processing legal paperwork 
C)  Moving from processing legal paperwork to serving as a "champion" for employee concerns 
D)  Moving from processing legal paperwork to helping management define the strategy to manage human capital

Question 19

A person who has in-depth knowledge and expertise in a specific area of HR is known as an HR generalist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is true of a Human Resource Information System (HRIS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It became extinct after the 1960s. 
B)  It allowed HR to run its own reports and make changes without help from information technology staff. 
C)  It functioned exclusively in the cloud and enabled self-service. 
D)  It processed payroll, tracked employees and their benefits, and produced reports for HR managers. 
A)  It became extinct after the 1960s. 
B)  It allowed HR to run its own reports and make changes without help from information technology staff. 
C)  It functioned exclusively in the cloud and enabled self-service. 
D)  It processed payroll, tracked employees and their benefits, and produced reports for HR managers.

Which of the following is true of organizational culture?

In the context of the seven HR management functions, which of the following is a component of employee and labor relations?

Janet, a new employee at Nalpot Inc., expects employers to utilize social media platforms as the primary communication method. Janet most likely belongs to a group of workers called _____.

Organizational culture consists of the shared values and beliefs that give members of an organization meaning and provide them with rules for behavior.

In the context of improving employee productivity, which of the following activities is involved in organizational restructuring?

Briefly describe changes in the U.S. workforce.

List a few organizational programs that promote employees' awareness on ethical issues.

In the context of improving employee productivity, which of the following activities is involved in redesigning work?

Raul, an HR Manager at Endetech, is tasked with conducting workforce planning to anticipate the retirement of employees at various levels in the organization. In this scenario, Raul is responsible for fulfilling the _____ role of human resources.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification can be earned at three levels.

Donna, an HR Manager at Loch Inc., is moving from a strategic role in the HR department to an operational role. Which of the following best describes the change in Donna's role?

Work-life integration is a key area of success for women in leadership roles.

Human resources professionals in some companies have been involved with mergers, acquisitions, and outsourcing.

The gig economy is an economy where:

The Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification is sponsored by the WorldatWork Association.

Replacing the experience and talents of long-service workers is a challenge facing employers in all industries.

An increasing number of individuals characterize themselves as multiracial.

Bob, an HR executive at Axis Inc., is moving from an operational role in the HR department to a strategic role. Which of the following best describes the change in Bob's role?

A person who has in-depth knowledge and expertise in a specific area of HR is known as an HR generalist.

Which of the following is true of a Human Resource Information System (HRIS)?

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

Which of the following is true of organizational culture?

In the context of the seven HR management functions, which of the following is a component of employee and labor relations?

Janet, a new employee at Nalpot Inc., expects employers to utilize social media platforms as the primary communication method. Janet most likely belongs to a group of workers called _____.

Organizational culture consists of the shared values and beliefs that give members of an organization meaning and provide them with rules for behavior.

In the context of improving employee productivity, which of the following activities is involved in organizational restructuring?

Briefly describe changes in the U.S. workforce.

List a few organizational programs that promote employees' awareness on ethical issues.

In the context of improving employee productivity, which of the following activities is involved in redesigning work?

Raul, an HR Manager at Endetech, is tasked with conducting workforce planning to anticipate the retirement of employees at various levels in the organization. In this scenario, Raul is responsible for fulfilling the _____ role of human resources.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification can be earned at three levels.

Donna, an HR Manager at Loch Inc., is moving from a strategic role in the HR department to an operational role. Which of the following best describes the change in Donna's role?

Work-life integration is a key area of success for women in leadership roles.

Human resources professionals in some companies have been involved with mergers, acquisitions, and outsourcing.

The gig economy is an economy where:

The Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification is sponsored by the WorldatWork Association.

Replacing the experience and talents of long-service workers is a challenge facing employers in all industries.

An increasing number of individuals characterize themselves as multiracial.

Bob, an HR executive at Axis Inc., is moving from an operational role in the HR department to a strategic role. Which of the following best describes the change in Bob's role?

A person who has in-depth knowledge and expertise in a specific area of HR is known as an HR generalist.

Which of the following is true of a Human Resource Information System (HRIS)?

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