Question 1

The primary purpose of strategic human resource management is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) develop human resource policies that align with industry standards 
B) integrate a company's strategic plan with its human resource strategies 
C) create stringent appraisal systems that highlight employee weaknesses 
D) use offshoring to reduce human resource costs and to initiate globalization 
A) develop human resource policies that align with industry standards 
B) integrate a company's strategic plan with its human resource strategies 
C) create stringent appraisal systems that highlight employee weaknesses 
D) use offshoring to reduce human resource costs and to initiate globalization

Question 2

HR audits typically review a firm's recruiting, testing, and training methods to ensure compliance with government and organization regulations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The ________ of the California Energy Commission indicates that the organization assesses and acts through public and private partnerships to improve energy systems that promote a strong economy and a healthy environment.

Accepted Answer

A) mission statement 
B) strategic plan 
C) code of ethics 
D) vision statement 
A) mission statement 
B) strategic plan 
C) code of ethics 
D) vision statement

Question 4

Winchester Rugs operates a Web site called www.buyrugsdirect.com, so Winchester Rugs is most likely using a strategy of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) consolidation 
B) geographic expansion 
C) vertical integration 
D) concentration 
A) consolidation 
B) geographic expansion 
C) vertical integration 
D) concentration

Question 5

What is the first step in the basic planning process?

Accepted Answer

A) evaluating the possible alternatives 
B) implementing a course of action 
C) setting an objective 
D) comparing options 
A) evaluating the possible alternatives 
B) implementing a course of action 
C) setting an objective 
D) comparing options

Question 6

Human resource metrics are used to assess a firm's HR performance and to compare one firm's HR performance with that of another firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Explain the difference between a firm's vision and its mission. How might these impact the actions of an organization?

Accepted Answer

A COMPANY'S VISION IS A GENERAL STATEMEN

Question 8

Lauren is identifying what each department in her company must do to help the business accomplish its strategic goals. These are known as ________ strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) competitive advantage 
B) competitive 
C) functional 
D) vertical integration 
A) competitive advantage 
B) competitive 
C) functional 
D) vertical integration

Question 9

In a brief essay, describe the three types of competitive strategies that firms use to achieve competitive advantage. Support your answer with examples of organizations that currently use each of the strategies.

Accepted Answer

The three forms of competitive strategie

Question 10

Human resource strategies are the ________ used to support a firm's strategic goals.

Accepted Answer

A) visions and objectives 
B) policies and practices 
C) missions and goals 
D) theories and tools 
A) visions and objectives 
B) policies and practices 
C) missions and goals 
D) theories and tools

Question 11

What is a company's plan for how it will match its internal strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats to maintain a competitive advantage?

Accepted Answer

A) strategic plan 
B) situation analysis 
C) SWOT analysis 
D) tactical plan 
A) strategic plan 
B) situation analysis 
C) SWOT analysis 
D) tactical plan

Question 12

A strategic audit would most likely NOT be used by an HR manager to assess a firm's procedures and practices in regards to employee benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What are human resource metrics? Why are human resource metrics important in high-performance work systems?

Accepted Answer

A human resource metric is the quantitat

Question 14

John wants to perform external and internal audits as part of the strategic management process. What is a frequently used tool to organize relevant information on positive and negative aspects of the company and environment?

Accepted Answer

A) BCG matrix 
B) QSPM matrix 
C) SWOT chart 
D) EPS/EBIT table 
A) BCG matrix 
B) QSPM matrix 
C) SWOT chart 
D) EPS/EBIT table

Question 15

A company's ________ strategy identifies how to build and strengthen the business's long-term competitive position in the marketplace.

Accepted Answer

A) functional 
B) corporate-level 
C) horizontal 
D) competitive 
A) functional 
B) corporate-level 
C) horizontal 
D) competitive

Question 16

Goals are initiated by the bottom level of an organization according to the hierarchy of goals approach to strategic planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Steps in the basic management planning process include setting objectives, reviewing alternative courses of action, and evaluating which options are best.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Human resource audits and benchmarking are two critical tools used by managers who implement an evidence-based approach to human resource management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to the text, approximately what percentage of the U.S. workforce feels engaged?

Accepted Answer

A) 5% 
B) 30% 
C) 50% 
D) 75% 
A) 5% 
B) 30% 
C) 50% 
D) 75%

Question 20

Which of the following is most likely a true statement about high-performance companies?

Accepted Answer

A) Employees receive extensive training. 
B) Employee turnover is extremely high. 
C) Only executives are eligible for incentive pay. 
D) The majority of jobs are filled externally. 
A) Employees receive extensive training. 
B) Employee turnover is extremely high. 
C) Only executives are eligible for incentive pay. 
D) The majority of jobs are filled externally.

The primary purpose of strategic human resource management is to ________.

HR audits typically review a firm's recruiting, testing, and training methods to ensure compliance with government and organization regulations.

The ________ of the California Energy Commission indicates that the organization assesses and acts through public and private partnerships to improve energy systems that promote a strong economy and a healthy environment.

Winchester Rugs operates a Web site called www.buyrugsdirect.com, so Winchester Rugs is most likely using a strategy of ________.

What is the first step in the basic planning process?

Human resource metrics are used to assess a firm's HR performance and to compare one firm's HR performance with that of another firm.

Explain the difference between a firm's vision and its mission. How might these impact the actions of an organization?

Lauren is identifying what each department in her company must do to help the business accomplish its strategic goals. These are known as ________ strategies.

In a brief essay, describe the three types of competitive strategies that firms use to achieve competitive advantage. Support your answer with examples of organizations that currently use each of the strategies.

Human resource strategies are the ________ used to support a firm's strategic goals.

What is a company's plan for how it will match its internal strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats to maintain a competitive advantage?

A strategic audit would most likely NOT be used by an HR manager to assess a firm's procedures and practices in regards to employee benefits.

What are human resource metrics? Why are human resource metrics important in high-performance work systems?

John wants to perform external and internal audits as part of the strategic management process. What is a frequently used tool to organize relevant information on positive and negative aspects of the company and environment?

A company's ________ strategy identifies how to build and strengthen the business's long-term competitive position in the marketplace.

Goals are initiated by the bottom level of an organization according to the hierarchy of goals approach to strategic planning.

Steps in the basic management planning process include setting objectives, reviewing alternative courses of action, and evaluating which options are best.

Human resource audits and benchmarking are two critical tools used by managers who implement an evidence-based approach to human resource management.

According to the text, approximately what percentage of the U.S. workforce feels engaged?

Which of the following is most likely a true statement about high-performance companies?

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Building Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Safety, Health, and Risk Management

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Small and Entrepreneurial Firms

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Exam 3: Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

The primary purpose of strategic human resource management is to ________.

HR audits typically review a firm's recruiting, testing, and training methods to ensure compliance with government and organization regulations.

The ________ of the California Energy Commission indicates that the organization assesses and acts through public and private partnerships to improve energy systems that promote a strong economy and a healthy environment.

Winchester Rugs operates a Web site called www.buyrugsdirect.com, so Winchester Rugs is most likely using a strategy of ________.

What is the first step in the basic planning process?

Human resource metrics are used to assess a firm's HR performance and to compare one firm's HR performance with that of another firm.

Explain the difference between a firm's vision and its mission. How might these impact the actions of an organization?

Lauren is identifying what each department in her company must do to help the business accomplish its strategic goals. These are known as ________ strategies.

In a brief essay, describe the three types of competitive strategies that firms use to achieve competitive advantage. Support your answer with examples of organizations that currently use each of the strategies.

Human resource strategies are the ________ used to support a firm's strategic goals.

What is a company's plan for how it will match its internal strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats to maintain a competitive advantage?

A strategic audit would most likely NOT be used by an HR manager to assess a firm's procedures and practices in regards to employee benefits.

What are human resource metrics? Why are human resource metrics important in high-performance work systems?

John wants to perform external and internal audits as part of the strategic management process. What is a frequently used tool to organize relevant information on positive and negative aspects of the company and environment?

A company's ________ strategy identifies how to build and strengthen the business's long-term competitive position in the marketplace.

Goals are initiated by the bottom level of an organization according to the hierarchy of goals approach to strategic planning.

Steps in the basic management planning process include setting objectives, reviewing alternative courses of action, and evaluating which options are best.

Human resource audits and benchmarking are two critical tools used by managers who implement an evidence-based approach to human resource management.

According to the text, approximately what percentage of the U.S. workforce feels engaged?

Which of the following is most likely a true statement about high-performance companies?

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Building Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Safety, Health, and Risk Management

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Small and Entrepreneurial Firms

Filters