Exam 1: The Challenge of Human Resources Management

_____ requires an understanding of an organization's customers and economic and financial capabilities to help a firm achieve its strategic direction and adjust it as needed.

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Question 21

A method of containing costs that allows a professional employer organization (PEO),typically a larger company,to takeover the management of a smaller company's HR tasks and become a coemployer to its employees is known as _____.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 22

The _____ is the first major trade agreement of the twentieth century to establish rules and guidelines for global commerce.

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Question 23

The strategies companies are pursuing today increasingly involve one or more elements of globalization.

(True/False)

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Question 24

Describe the role of a line manager.

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Question 25

One of the responsibilities of HR managers is to provide advice and counsel to line managers.

(True/False)

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Question 26

HR managers can establish personal credibility by developing good relationships with people both internal and external to a firm.

(True/False)

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Question 27

The knowledge,skills,and capabilities of individuals that have a tremendous impact on an organization's performance but do not show up directly on its balance sheet are known as:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 28

By 2050,the percentage of Hispanics in the United States is expected to nearly triple,while the percentage of people of Asian descent is expected to significantly decrease.

(True/False)

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Question 29

Discuss the strategic challenges that companies face and some of the key employee concerns.

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Question 30

Globalization is of interest to _____ companies.

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Question 31

Women who are employed full-time today make about _____ of what men employed full-time make.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 32

Downsizing is often used by organizations for the planned elimination of jobs.

(True/False)

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Question 33

Reactive changes are strategic changes initiated by managers in response to external forces that have already affected a company's performance.

(True/False)

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Question 34

_____ change is initiated by management to take advantage of targeted opportunities.

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Question 35

A firm's top _____ manager is in a good position to be the chief ethics officer of the firm.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a general responsibility of the HR manager?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 37

It is anticipated that in the future,the American workforce will exhibit:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 38

Approximately _____ of the U.S.economy today is affected by international competition,including small companies.

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Question 39

As an employee advocate,HR managers:

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_____ requires an understanding of an organization's customers and economic and financial capabilities to help a firm achieve its strategic direction and adjust it as needed.

A method of containing costs that allows a professional employer organization (PEO),typically a larger company,to takeover the management of a smaller company's HR tasks and become a coemployer to its employees is known as _____.

The _____ is the first major trade agreement of the twentieth century to establish rules and guidelines for global commerce.

The strategies companies are pursuing today increasingly involve one or more elements of globalization.

Describe the role of a line manager.

One of the responsibilities of HR managers is to provide advice and counsel to line managers.

HR managers can establish personal credibility by developing good relationships with people both internal and external to a firm.

The knowledge,skills,and capabilities of individuals that have a tremendous impact on an organization's performance but do not show up directly on its balance sheet are known as:

By 2050,the percentage of Hispanics in the United States is expected to nearly triple,while the percentage of people of Asian descent is expected to significantly decrease.

Discuss the strategic challenges that companies face and some of the key employee concerns.

Globalization is of interest to _____ companies.

Women who are employed full-time today make about _____ of what men employed full-time make.

Downsizing is often used by organizations for the planned elimination of jobs.

Reactive changes are strategic changes initiated by managers in response to external forces that have already affected a company's performance.

_____ change is initiated by management to take advantage of targeted opportunities.

A firm's top _____ manager is in a good position to be the chief ethics officer of the firm.

Which of the following is NOT a general responsibility of the HR manager?

It is anticipated that in the future,the American workforce will exhibit:

Approximately _____ of the U.S.economy today is affected by international competition,including small companies.

As an employee advocate,HR managers:

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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