Question 1

Modern HR managers are expected to monitor employee engagement,which refers to an employee's ________.

Accepted Answer

A) ability to balance family and career 
B) emotional investment in their work 
C) personal career goals and objectives 
D) ethical behaviors and attitudes 
A) ability to balance family and career 
B) emotional investment in their work 
C) personal career goals and objectives 
D) ethical behaviors and attitudes

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a trend facing human resource managers today?

Accepted Answer

A) increasing age of the workforce 
B) increasing diversity in the workforce 
C) decreasing number of temporary workers 
D) decreasing number of college-educated workers 
A) increasing age of the workforce 
B) increasing diversity in the workforce 
C) decreasing number of temporary workers 
D) decreasing number of college-educated workers

Question 3

Which term refers to an agreement that reduces tariffs and barriers among trading partners?

Accepted Answer

A) offshore facility 
B) co-working site 
C) deregulation 
D) free trade area 
A) offshore facility 
B) co-working site 
C) deregulation 
D) free trade area

Question 4

Why are demographic trends important to HR managers?

Accepted Answer

HR managers need to be cognizant of demo

Question 5

Roberta Whitman has recently been hired by Jackson Pharmaceuticals as the senior vice president of human resources.Jackson Pharmaceuticals has a history of problems within its HR department including high employee turnover,EEO violations,inadequate training programs,and benefit enrollment difficulties.With years of experience transforming HR departments in other firms,Whitman believes she can correct the problems at Jackson Pharmaceuticals. Which of the following best supports Whitman's idea to develop a transactional HR group to handle benefits administration?

Accepted Answer

A) Extensive training has been provided to line managers so that they fully understand the different insurance options available to employees. 
B) Lower insurance premiums would eliminate the need for outsourcing medical services and improve employee health coverage. 
C) Outside vendors specializing in all aspects of benefits administration would provide improved support to the firm's employees. 
D) All employees are currently required to participate in health screening and drug tests to eliminate high risk employees from the benefits plan. 
A) Extensive training has been provided to line managers so that they fully understand the different insurance options available to employees. 
B) Lower insurance premiums would eliminate the need for outsourcing medical services and improve employee health coverage. 
C) Outside vendors specializing in all aspects of benefits administration would provide improved support to the firm's employees. 
D) All employees are currently required to participate in health screening and drug tests to eliminate high risk employees from the benefits plan.

Question 6

John primarily spends his time giving tasks to subordinates and establishing departments.He is performing what function of management?

Accepted Answer

A) leading 
B) planning 
C) organizing 
D) controlling 
A) leading 
B) planning 
C) organizing 
D) controlling

Question 7

All of the following are a line manager's responsibilities for effective HR management EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) advising upper management 
B) controlling labor costs 
C) developing employees 
D) orienting new employees 
A) advising upper management 
B) controlling labor costs 
C) developing employees 
D) orienting new employees

Question 8

Amini,a sales manager with a commercial real estate firm,uses sales quotas to assess the performance of his staff members,and he then develops strategies for corrective action.Which function of the management process is Amini most likely performing?

Accepted Answer

A) planning 
B) staffing 
C) controlling 
D) organizing 
A) planning 
B) staffing 
C) controlling 
D) organizing

Question 9

Today's workplace demands high levels of employee ________,especially in IT-related businesses like Google and Facebook.

Accepted Answer

A) motivation 
B) innovation 
C) empowerment 
D) rewards 
A) motivation 
B) innovation 
C) empowerment 
D) rewards

Question 10

According to one study,many U.S.employers are hiring ________ workers due to overall projected workforce shortfalls.

Accepted Answer

A) full-time 
B) traditional 
C) foreign 
D) white,non-Hispanic 
A) full-time 
B) traditional 
C) foreign 
D) white,non-Hispanic

Question 11

Which of the following terms refers to workers who hold multiple jobs or are part-time employees?

Accepted Answer

A) short-term 
B) seasonal 
C) temporary 
D) nontraditional 
A) short-term 
B) seasonal 
C) temporary 
D) nontraditional

Question 12

Edith and her sister Ruth share a clerical position at Bowman Industries.Edith works from 7:00 a.m.until noon,and Ruth works from noon until 5:00 p.m.Edith and Ruth would best be described as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) independent contractors 
B) telecommuters 
C) temporary employees 
D) nontraditional workers 
A) independent contractors 
B) telecommuters 
C) temporary employees 
D) nontraditional workers

Question 13

Planning,organizing,staffing,leading,and controlling are the five basic functions of the management process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is a trend in the US.?

Accepted Answer

A) increasing number of service industries 
B) decreasing number of Hispanic workers 
C) increasing number of goods-producing industries 
D) decreasing number of Asian workers 
A) increasing number of service industries 
B) decreasing number of Hispanic workers 
C) increasing number of goods-producing industries 
D) decreasing number of Asian workers

Question 15

Tara Robles earned an MBA degree and is now an HR manager for a Fortune 500 company.In which of the following tasks does Tara's advanced degree benefit her the most?

Accepted Answer

A) training interns to perform basic computer tasks 
B) recruiting college graduates for entry-level positions 
C) distributing pension payments to retiring employees 
D) assisting upper management in formulating business strategies 
A) training interns to perform basic computer tasks 
B) recruiting college graduates for entry-level positions 
C) distributing pension payments to retiring employees 
D) assisting upper management in formulating business strategies

Question 16

What specific activities listed below are part of the planning function?

Accepted Answer

A) giving each subordinate a specific task 
B) training and developing employees 
C) developing rules and procedures 
D) establishing quality standards 
A) giving each subordinate a specific task 
B) training and developing employees 
C) developing rules and procedures 
D) establishing quality standards

Question 17

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,between now and 2020,the number of workers classified as "white,non-Hispanic"will decrease and the number of workers classified as Asian will increase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The purpose of evidence-based human resource management is to use data and research to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) make comparisons with other firms 
B) quantify HR expenses and deficits 
C) support HR decisions and practices 
D) identify high quality job candidates 
A) make comparisons with other firms 
B) quantify HR expenses and deficits 
C) support HR decisions and practices 
D) identify high quality job candidates

Question 19

Larry is a line manager at a large sporting goods store.Which of the following is LEAST likely to be one of Larry's HR responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

A) training new employees 
B) interpreting company policies 
C) sharing financial advice 
D) disciplining employees 
A) training new employees 
B) interpreting company policies 
C) sharing financial advice 
D) disciplining employees

Question 20

Which of the following focuses on using centralized call centers and outsourcing arrangements with vendors as a way to provide specialized support for certain HR activities?

Accepted Answer

A) transactional HR groups 
B) corporate HR groups 
C) embedded HR units 
D) HR consulting firms 
A) transactional HR groups 
B) corporate HR groups 
C) embedded HR units 
D) HR consulting firms

Modern HR managers are expected to monitor employee engagement,which refers to an employee's ________.

Which of the following is NOT a trend facing human resource managers today?

Which term refers to an agreement that reduces tariffs and barriers among trading partners?

Why are demographic trends important to HR managers?

John primarily spends his time giving tasks to subordinates and establishing departments.He is performing what function of management?

All of the following are a line manager's responsibilities for effective HR management EXCEPT ________.

Amini,a sales manager with a commercial real estate firm,uses sales quotas to assess the performance of his staff members,and he then develops strategies for corrective action.Which function of the management process is Amini most likely performing?

Today's workplace demands high levels of employee ________,especially in IT-related businesses like Google and Facebook.

According to one study,many U.S.employers are hiring ________ workers due to overall projected workforce shortfalls.

Which of the following terms refers to workers who hold multiple jobs or are part-time employees?

Edith and her sister Ruth share a clerical position at Bowman Industries.Edith works from 7:00 a.m.until noon,and Ruth works from noon until 5:00 p.m.Edith and Ruth would best be described as ________.

Planning,organizing,staffing,leading,and controlling are the five basic functions of the management process.

Which of the following is a trend in the US.?

Tara Robles earned an MBA degree and is now an HR manager for a Fortune 500 company.In which of the following tasks does Tara's advanced degree benefit her the most?

What specific activities listed below are part of the planning function?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,between now and 2020,the number of workers classified as "white,non-Hispanic"will decrease and the number of workers classified as Asian will increase.

The purpose of evidence-based human resource management is to use data and research to ________.

Larry is a line manager at a large sporting goods store.Which of the following is LEAST likely to be one of Larry's HR responsibilities?

Which of the following focuses on using centralized call centers and outsourcing arrangements with vendors as a way to provide specialized support for certain HR activities?

Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Human Resource Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and Talent Management

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Selecting Employees

Training and Developing Employees

Performance and Talent Management

Managing Careers

Developing Compensation Plans

Pay for Performance and Employee Benefits

Maintaining Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Improving Occupational Safety, Health, and Risk Management

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Exam 1: Managing Human Resources Today

Modern HR managers are expected to monitor employee engagement,which refers to an employee's ________.

Which of the following is NOT a trend facing human resource managers today?

Which term refers to an agreement that reduces tariffs and barriers among trading partners?

Why are demographic trends important to HR managers?

John primarily spends his time giving tasks to subordinates and establishing departments.He is performing what function of management?

All of the following are a line manager's responsibilities for effective HR management EXCEPT ________.

Amini,a sales manager with a commercial real estate firm,uses sales quotas to assess the performance of his staff members,and he then develops strategies for corrective action.Which function of the management process is Amini most likely performing?

Today's workplace demands high levels of employee ________,especially in IT-related businesses like Google and Facebook.

According to one study,many U.S.employers are hiring ________ workers due to overall projected workforce shortfalls.

Which of the following terms refers to workers who hold multiple jobs or are part-time employees?

Edith and her sister Ruth share a clerical position at Bowman Industries.Edith works from 7:00 a.m.until noon,and Ruth works from noon until 5:00 p.m.Edith and Ruth would best be described as ________.

Planning,organizing,staffing,leading,and controlling are the five basic functions of the management process.

Which of the following is a trend in the US.?

Tara Robles earned an MBA degree and is now an HR manager for a Fortune 500 company.In which of the following tasks does Tara's advanced degree benefit her the most?

What specific activities listed below are part of the planning function?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,between now and 2020,the number of workers classified as "white,non-Hispanic"will decrease and the number of workers classified as Asian will increase.

The purpose of evidence-based human resource management is to use data and research to ________.

Larry is a line manager at a large sporting goods store.Which of the following is LEAST likely to be one of Larry's HR responsibilities?

Which of the following focuses on using centralized call centers and outsourcing arrangements with vendors as a way to provide specialized support for certain HR activities?

Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Human Resource Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and Talent Management

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Selecting Employees

Training and Developing Employees

Performance and Talent Management

Managing Careers

Developing Compensation Plans

Pay for Performance and Employee Benefits

Maintaining Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Improving Occupational Safety, Health, and Risk Management

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