Question 1

Which strategy is the planned elimination of jobs?

Accepted Answer

A)  downsizing. 
B)  outsourcing 
C)  TQM 
D)  reengineering 
A)  downsizing. 
B)  outsourcing 
C)  TQM 
D)  reengineering

Question 2

Corporate social responsibility requires the organization to act in the best interests of the people AND communities affected by its activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A firm's top ____ manager is in a good position to be the "chief ethics officer" of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  HR 
B)  Finance 
C)  Production 
D)  Marketing 
A)  HR 
B)  Finance 
C)  Production 
D)  Marketing

Question 4

Globalization has led to a new focus on________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  corporate social responsibility 
B)  media 
C)  recruiting 
D)  employee performance evaluation 
A)  corporate social responsibility 
B)  media 
C)  recruiting 
D)  employee performance evaluation

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an issue related to employee rights?

Accepted Answer

A)  equal pay for equal work 
B)  whistle-blowing 
C)  concerns for privacy 
D)  job sharing 
A)  equal pay for equal work 
B)  whistle-blowing 
C)  concerns for privacy 
D)  job sharing

Question 6

A fiercely loyal workforce,a recruiting edge,and workers who aren't afraid to innovate are all benefits of:

Accepted Answer

A)  downsizing 
B)  outsourcing 
C)  companies that establish "no layoff" policies 
D)  productivity enhancements 
A)  downsizing 
B)  outsourcing 
C)  companies that establish "no layoff" policies 
D)  productivity enhancements

Question 7

The trend towards opening up foreign markets to international trade and investment is knows as:

Accepted Answer

A)  globalization 
B)  offshoring 
C)  outsourcing 
D)  international economic diversity 
A)  globalization 
B)  offshoring 
C)  outsourcing 
D)  international economic diversity

Question 8

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Labor costs are one of the largest expenditures of any organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Older workers are often willing to work flexible hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In absolute terms,which country in the world is most productive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Japan 
B)  United States 
C)  Germany 
D)  Sweden 
A)  Japan 
B)  United States 
C)  Germany 
D)  Sweden

Question 13

Older workers:

Accepted Answer

A)  have lower performance than younger workers 
B)  have higher performance than younger workers 
C)  are more willing to work more flexible hours 
D)  learn new behaviors more quickly because of their experience 
A)  have lower performance than younger workers 
B)  have higher performance than younger workers 
C)  are more willing to work more flexible hours 
D)  learn new behaviors more quickly because of their experience

Question 14

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 15

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 16

Human capital is intangible,but can still be managed the way organizations manage jobs,products,and technologies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 18

Offshoring greatly improves key competencies of a firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An HRIS extends information technology beyond storing and retrieving information to:

Accepted Answer

A)  overseeing production planning. 
B)  providing current and accurate data for purposes of control and decision making. 
C)  providing managers easy access to personnel records. 
D)  serving as an intranet communication system. 
A)  overseeing production planning. 
B)  providing current and accurate data for purposes of control and decision making. 
C)  providing managers easy access to personnel records. 
D)  serving as an intranet communication system.

Question 20

A Human Resource Information System (HRIS)provides current and accurate data for control and decision-making by managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which strategy is the planned elimination of jobs?

Corporate social responsibility requires the organization to act in the best interests of the people AND communities affected by its activities.

A firm's top ____ manager is in a good position to be the "chief ethics officer" of an organization.

Globalization has led to a new focus on________________.

Which of the following is NOT an issue related to employee rights?

A fiercely loyal workforce,a recruiting edge,and workers who aren't afraid to innovate are all benefits of:

The trend towards opening up foreign markets to international trade and investment is knows 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.

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

Labor costs are one of the largest expenditures of any organization.

Older workers are often willing to work flexible hours.

In absolute terms,which country in the world is most productive?

Older workers:

Family friendly work options include all of the following except:

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

Human capital is intangible,but can still be managed the way organizations manage jobs,products,and technologies.

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

Offshoring greatly improves key competencies of a firm.

An HRIS extends information technology beyond storing and retrieving information to:

A Human Resource Information System (HRIS)provides current and accurate data for control and decision-making by 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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Exam 1: The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Which strategy is the planned elimination of jobs?

Corporate social responsibility requires the organization to act in the best interests of the people AND communities affected by its activities.

A firm's top ____ manager is in a good position to be the "chief ethics officer" of an organization.

Globalization has led to a new focus on________________.

Which of the following is NOT an issue related to employee rights?

A fiercely loyal workforce,a recruiting edge,and workers who aren't afraid to innovate are all benefits of:

The trend towards opening up foreign markets to international trade and investment is knows 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.

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

Labor costs are one of the largest expenditures of any organization.

Older workers are often willing to work flexible hours.

In absolute terms,which country in the world is most productive?

Older workers:

Family friendly work options include all of the following except:

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

Human capital is intangible,but can still be managed the way organizations manage jobs,products,and technologies.

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

Offshoring greatly improves key competencies of a firm.

An HRIS extends information technology beyond storing and retrieving information to:

A Human Resource Information System (HRIS)provides current and accurate data for control and decision-making by 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

Filters