Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship among gender, education, and pay?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women generally earn less than men do; however, when they have an advanced degree they earn the same amount as men. 
B)  Men and women generally earn the same amount except when neither group has any higher education. 
C)  Women consistently and in every category earn less than men with an equivalent amount of education. 
D)  Men with a university degree earn approximately the same as women with an advanced degree. 
A)  Women generally earn less than men do; however, when they have an advanced degree they earn the same amount as men. 
B)  Men and women generally earn the same amount except when neither group has any higher education. 
C)  Women consistently and in every category earn less than men with an equivalent amount of education. 
D)  Men with a university degree earn approximately the same as women with an advanced degree.

Question 2

Top management increasingly expects HR managers to reduce their level of involvement in the overall strategy of the organization and concentrate on improving administrative efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

To manage employees in a manner that allows human capital to develop as a source of competitive advantage, managers need to be sure to do all of the following EXCEPT which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  provide training programs that provide skill enhancement 
B)  identify, recruit, and hire the best talent available 
C)  attach pay to productivity 
D)  provide opportunities for development on the job 
A)  provide training programs that provide skill enhancement 
B)  identify, recruit, and hire the best talent available 
C)  attach pay to productivity 
D)  provide opportunities for development on the job

Question 4

The extent to which organizations are successful in focusing on internal management issues often separates the winners from the losers in today's competitive world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

HR professionals do not need to fully understand the economic and financial matters pertaining to their organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In general, many companies are realizing diminished demand for "touch labour" and an increasing demand for "knowledge workers."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of corporate social responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Providing speed-reading courses for front-line staff to improve their abilities in absorbing new information. 
B)  Sharing knowledge freely throughout the organization to improve employee efficiency and workflow. 
C)  Installing noise-reduction baffling in plants to decrease anticipated community complaints. 
D)  Providing career-counselling to outsourced employees to increase their ability to find work. 
A)  Providing speed-reading courses for front-line staff to improve their abilities in absorbing new information. 
B)  Sharing knowledge freely throughout the organization to improve employee efficiency and workflow. 
C)  Installing noise-reduction baffling in plants to decrease anticipated community complaints. 
D)  Providing career-counselling to outsourced employees to increase their ability to find work.

Question 8

Some companies report that offering family-friendly benefits is so successful there are virtually no drawbacks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

HR programs and assignments are often the primary method by which knowledge is transferred among employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What are the six competitive challenges facing human resources management departments?

Accepted Answer

The six competitive challenges facing hu

Question 11

In a recent survey, only about two-thirds of companies reported having a formal change management program to support their change initiatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is the best example of how globalization presents challenges for HR professionals?

Accepted Answer

A)  HR information programs are now written in multiple languages. 
B)  Job candidates are from diverse and international backgrounds. 
C)  International travel is inconsistent with corporate social responsibility initiatives. 
D)  Organizations worldwide are changing the way they do business. 
A)  HR information programs are now written in multiple languages. 
B)  Job candidates are from diverse and international backgrounds. 
C)  International travel is inconsistent with corporate social responsibility initiatives. 
D)  Organizations worldwide are changing the way they do business.

Question 13

Organizations known for product and service quality recognize the importance of employees in fostering quality improvements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Outsourcing is positively related to improving key competencies of the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The introduction of advanced technology tends to increase the number of jobs that require basic skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Because of its importance, HR managers in progressive organizations are frequently assuming sole responsibility for the implementation of information technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

To build human capital in organizations, managers should rely upon staffing programs that focus on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying and hiring cheap sources of qualified labour in order to fill front-line positions quickly 
B)  identifying and hiring the best and brightest without regard to cost 
C)  identifying college graduates with the requisite skills who can be promoted to management positions quickly 
D)  identifying and hiring individuals with highly specialized skills who can train others in the organization 
A)  identifying and hiring cheap sources of qualified labour in order to fill front-line positions quickly 
B)  identifying and hiring the best and brightest without regard to cost 
C)  identifying college graduates with the requisite skills who can be promoted to management positions quickly 
D)  identifying and hiring individuals with highly specialized skills who can train others in the organization

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship among gender, education, and pay?

Top management increasingly expects HR managers to reduce their level of involvement in the overall strategy of the organization and concentrate on improving administrative efficiency.

To manage employees in a manner that allows human capital to develop as a source of competitive advantage, managers need to be sure to do all of the following EXCEPT which one?

The extent to which organizations are successful in focusing on internal management issues often separates the winners from the losers in today's competitive world.

HR professionals do not need to fully understand the economic and financial matters pertaining to their organization.

In general, many companies are realizing diminished demand for "touch labour" and an increasing demand for "knowledge workers."

Which of the following is an example of corporate social responsibility?

Some companies report that offering family-friendly benefits is so successful there are virtually no drawbacks.

HR programs and assignments are often the primary method by which knowledge is transferred among employees.

What are the six competitive challenges facing human resources management departments?

In a recent survey, only about two-thirds of companies reported having a formal change management program to support their change initiatives.

Which of the following is the best example of how globalization presents challenges for HR professionals?

Organizations known for product and service quality recognize the importance of employees in fostering quality improvements.

Outsourcing is positively related to improving key competencies of the firm.

The introduction of advanced technology tends to increase the number of jobs that require basic skills.

Because of its importance, HR managers in progressive organizations are frequently assuming sole responsibility for the implementation of information technology.

To build human capital in organizations, managers should rely upon staffing programs that focus on which of the following?

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

Job Analysis, Employee Involvement, and Flexible Work Schedules

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Appraising and Improving Performance

Managing Compensation

Pay For Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labour Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High Performance Work Systems

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Exam 1: The World of Human Resources Management

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship among gender, education, and pay?

Top management increasingly expects HR managers to reduce their level of involvement in the overall strategy of the organization and concentrate on improving administrative efficiency.

To manage employees in a manner that allows human capital to develop as a source of competitive advantage, managers need to be sure to do all of the following EXCEPT which one?

The extent to which organizations are successful in focusing on internal management issues often separates the winners from the losers in today's competitive world.

HR professionals do not need to fully understand the economic and financial matters pertaining to their organization.

In general, many companies are realizing diminished demand for "touch labour" and an increasing demand for "knowledge workers."

Which of the following is an example of corporate social responsibility?

Some companies report that offering family-friendly benefits is so successful there are virtually no drawbacks.

HR programs and assignments are often the primary method by which knowledge is transferred among employees.

What are the six competitive challenges facing human resources management departments?

In a recent survey, only about two-thirds of companies reported having a formal change management program to support their change initiatives.

Which of the following is the best example of how globalization presents challenges for HR professionals?

Organizations known for product and service quality recognize the importance of employees in fostering quality improvements.

Outsourcing is positively related to improving key competencies of the firm.

The introduction of advanced technology tends to increase the number of jobs that require basic skills.

Because of its importance, HR managers in progressive organizations are frequently assuming sole responsibility for the implementation of information technology.

To build human capital in organizations, managers should rely upon staffing programs that focus on which of the following?

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

Job Analysis, Employee Involvement, and Flexible Work Schedules

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Appraising and Improving Performance

Managing Compensation

Pay For Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labour Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High Performance Work Systems

Filters