Question 1

Which of the following is the largest employment agency in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Snelling Personnel Services 
B) Kelly Services 
C) Manpower Inc. 
D) Labor Ready 
A) Snelling Personnel Services 
B) Kelly Services 
C) Manpower Inc. 
D) Labor Ready C

Question 2

Human capital is owned by an organization and is part of its core competencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Millennials are also known as:

Accepted Answer

A) baby boomers. 
B) Generation X. 
C) Generation Y. 
D) screenagers. 
A) baby boomers. 
B) Generation X. 
C) Generation Y. 
D) screenagers. C

Question 4

The use and disclosure of personal medical information is protected by the:

Accepted Answer

A) Privacy Act of 1974. 
B) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. 
C) Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986. 
D) Public Health Service Act of 1944. 
A) Privacy Act of 1974. 
B) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. 
C) Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986. 
D) Public Health Service Act of 1944.

Question 5

Which of the following does NOT represent a cultural change emerging in organizations?

Accepted Answer

A) An increased concern for privacy 
B) Changing attitudes toward work 
C) Balancing work and family demands 
D) Accommodating unemployed workers 
A) An increased concern for privacy 
B) Changing attitudes toward work 
C) Balancing work and family demands 
D) Accommodating unemployed workers

Question 6

In absolute terms,the United States remains the world's most productive nation,even when it comes to manufacturing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One of the roles of HR managers is to act as employee advocates despite their positions as managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In general,many companies are realizing a diminished demand for touch labor and an increasing demand for knowledge work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Technology,transportation,communications,and utilities industries tend to spend the least on training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which strategy refers to the planned elimination of jobs?

Accepted Answer

A) Downsizing 
B) Outsourcing 
C) Nearshoring 
D) Reengineering 
A) Downsizing 
B) Outsourcing 
C) Nearshoring 
D) Reengineering

Question 11

Organizational changes are said to be _____ when external forces have already affected an organization's performance.

Accepted Answer

A) proactive 
B) intentional 
C) reactive 
D) negative 
A) proactive 
B) intentional 
C) reactive 
D) negative

Question 12

Employee rights include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) company funded pension plan. 
B) equal employment opportunity. 
C) union representation. 
D) equal pay for equal work. 
A) company funded pension plan. 
B) equal employment opportunity. 
C) union representation. 
D) equal pay for equal work.

Question 13

A firm's ability to compete through people depends on its ability to manage human capital.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Companies are increasingly rotating non-HR managers into HR positions and vice versa to give them exposure to different areas of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Family-friendly work options include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) day care. 
B) spousal benefits. 
C) parental leave. 
D) job sharing. 
A) day care. 
B) spousal benefits. 
C) parental leave. 
D) job sharing.

Question 16

Human capital is _____ and _____ be managed the way organizations manage jobs,products,and technologies.

Accepted Answer

A) tangible; cannot 
B) tangible; can 
C) intangible; cannot 
D) intangible; can 
A) tangible; cannot 
B) tangible; can 
C) intangible; cannot 
D) intangible; can

Question 17

_____ is closely related to corporate social responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) Downsizing 
B) Furloughing 
C) Sustainability 
D) Offshoring 
A) Downsizing 
B) Furloughing 
C) Sustainability 
D) Offshoring

Question 18

Knowledge workers are employees whose responsibilities include only problem-solving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What are some of the key competencies needed by HR Managers to become full business partners?

Accepted Answer

As top executives expect HR managers to

Question 20

​Older workers are generally undependable and operate like free agents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is the largest employment agency in the United States?

Human capital is owned by an organization and is part of its core competencies.

Millennials are also known as:

The use and disclosure of personal medical information is protected by the:

Which of the following does NOT represent a cultural change emerging in organizations?

In absolute terms,the United States remains the world's most productive nation,even when it comes to manufacturing.

One of the roles of HR managers is to act as employee advocates despite their positions as managers.

In general,many companies are realizing a diminished demand for touch labor and an increasing demand for knowledge work.

Technology,transportation,communications,and utilities industries tend to spend the least on training.

Which strategy refers to the planned elimination of jobs?

Organizational changes are said to be _____ when external forces have already affected an organization's performance.

Employee rights include all of the following EXCEPT:

A firm's ability to compete through people depends on its ability to manage human capital.

Companies are increasingly rotating non-HR managers into HR positions and vice versa to give them exposure to different areas of the organization.

Family-friendly work options include all of the following EXCEPT:

Human capital is _ and _ be managed the way organizations manage jobs,products,and technologies.

_____ is closely related to corporate social responsibility.

Knowledge workers are employees whose responsibilities include only problem-solving.

What are some of the key competencies needed by HR Managers to become full business partners?

Older workers are generally undependable and operate like free agents.

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management and the Employee Appraisal Process

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High-Performance Work Systems

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Exam 1: The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Which of the following is the largest employment agency in the United States?

Human capital is owned by an organization and is part of its core competencies.

Millennials are also known as:

The use and disclosure of personal medical information is protected by the:

Which of the following does NOT represent a cultural change emerging in organizations?

In absolute terms,the United States remains the world's most productive nation,even when it comes to manufacturing.

One of the roles of HR managers is to act as employee advocates despite their positions as managers.

In general,many companies are realizing a diminished demand for touch labor and an increasing demand for knowledge work.

Technology,transportation,communications,and utilities industries tend to spend the least on training.

Which strategy refers to the planned elimination of jobs?

Organizational changes are said to be _____ when external forces have already affected an organization's performance.

Employee rights include all of the following EXCEPT:

A firm's ability to compete through people depends on its ability to manage human capital.

Companies are increasingly rotating non-HR managers into HR positions and vice versa to give them exposure to different areas of the organization.

Family-friendly work options include all of the following EXCEPT:

Human capital is _____ and _____ be managed the way organizations manage jobs,products,and technologies.

_____ is closely related to corporate social responsibility.

Knowledge workers are employees whose responsibilities include only problem-solving.

What are some of the key competencies needed by HR Managers to become full business partners?

​Older workers are generally undependable and operate like free agents.

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management and the Employee Appraisal Process

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High-Performance Work Systems

Filters

Human capital is _ and _ be managed the way organizations manage jobs,products,and technologies.

Older workers are generally undependable and operate like free agents.