Question 1

Which of the following is true of organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  It increases the diversity of an organization. 
B)  It decreases the diversity of an organization. 
C)  It tells people how to behave in an organization. 
D)  It does not take a very long time to evolve. 
A)  It increases the diversity of an organization. 
B)  It decreases the diversity of an organization. 
C)  It tells people how to behave in an organization. 
D)  It does not take a very long time to evolve.

Question 2

David, a human resources manager at RedWall Inc., is moving from an administrative role in the human resource department to a strategic role. Which of the following best describes the change in David's role?

Accepted Answer

A)  Moving from serving as a "champion" of employee concerns to processing legal paperwork 
B)  Moving from helping define the strategy to manage human capital to serving as a "champion" of employee concerns 
C)  Moving from processing legal paperwork to helping define the strategy to manage human capital 
D)  Moving from helping define the strategy to manage human capital to processing legal paperwork 
A)  Moving from serving as a "champion" of employee concerns to processing legal paperwork 
B)  Moving from helping define the strategy to manage human capital to serving as a "champion" of employee concerns 
C)  Moving from processing legal paperwork to helping define the strategy to manage human capital 
D)  Moving from helping define the strategy to manage human capital to processing legal paperwork

Question 3

HR leaders arelooking into making overseas assignmentsshorter in length and relying on technology to help build overseas business relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe the different functions of human resource management.

Accepted Answer

The functions of human resource (HR) man

Question 5

Define productivity.

Accepted Answer

Productivity is defined as a m

Question 6

Identify the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) certifications.

Accepted Answer

The most widely known HR certifications

Question 7

A person who has in-depth knowledge and expertise in a limited area of human resources is known as a human resource generalist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe the four types of assets that organizations must manage to be successful.

Accepted Answer

Organizations must manage four types of

Question 9

How is unit labor cost computed?

Accepted Answer

A)  By dividing the total cost of workers by the total level of output 
B)  By dividing the total level of output by the total cost of workers 
C)  By dividing the average level of output by the average cost of workers 
D)  By dividing the average cost of workers by their average levels of output 
A)  By dividing the total cost of workers by the total level of output 
B)  By dividing the total level of output by the total cost of workers 
C)  By dividing the average level of output by the average cost of workers 
D)  By dividing the average cost of workers by their average levels of output

Question 10

Describe the major ways of increasing employee productivity.

Accepted Answer

The major ways to increase employee prod

Question 11

Which of the following isa key challenge in overseas locations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expatriates 
B)  Equipment 
C)  Banking 
D)  Talent acquisition 
A)  Expatriates 
B)  Equipment 
C)  Banking 
D)  Talent acquisition

Question 12

Which of the following is true of PeopleSoft?

Accepted Answer

A)  It issoftware that runs in a vendor's data center or on the Cloud and it allows self-service. 
B)  It issoftware that allowed human resources to run its own support and make changes without help from IT. 
C)  It issoftware that runs only on the Cloud and allows self-service. 
D)  It issoftware that kept track of employees for human resource managers with support from IT. 
A)  It issoftware that runs in a vendor's data center or on the Cloud and it allows self-service. 
B)  It issoftware that allowed human resources to run its own support and make changes without help from IT. 
C)  It issoftware that runs only on the Cloud and allows self-service. 
D)  It issoftware that kept track of employees for human resource managers with support from IT.

Question 13

Which of the following is a part of the human resource function of employee and labor relations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human resource policies 
B)  Health and wellness 
C)  Human resource effectiveness 
D)  Affirmative action 
A)  Human resource policies 
B)  Health and wellness 
C)  Human resource effectiveness 
D)  Affirmative action

Question 14

Stanley is responsible for performing a variety of human resource activities such as posting job openings and reporting current employees' job satisfaction. Heisa_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  human resource specialist 
B)  human resource planner 
C)  human resource strategist 
D)  human resource generalist 
A)  human resource specialist 
B)  human resource planner 
C)  human resource strategist 
D)  human resource generalist

Question 15

Binkers, LLCand Toves Inc.have merged, doubling the number of production facilities. To help decide which facilities to keep open and which should be closed, Bella has been asked tomeasure the productivity ofthe workforces at the facilities. Bella should_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  determine the total cost of people required for each unit of output 
B)  determine the total cost of people required for an output of 100 units 
C)  determine the total cost of people required to complete a day's worth of work 
D)  determine the total cost of people required to complete a year's worth of work 
A)  determine the total cost of people required for each unit of output 
B)  determine the total cost of people required for an output of 100 units 
C)  determine the total cost of people required to complete a day's worth of work 
D)  determine the total cost of people required to complete a year's worth of work

Question 16

Sara, a human resource manager at Comp Inc., is moving from an administrative role in the human resource department to an operational role. Which of the following best describes the change in Sara's role?

Accepted Answer

A)  Moving from processing legal paperwork to serving as a "champion" of employee concerns 
B)  Moving from processing legal paperwork to helping define the strategy to manage human capital 
C)  Moving from helping define the strategy to manage human capital to serving as a "champion" of employee concerns 
D)  Moving from helping define the strategy to manage human capital to processing legal paperwork 
A)  Moving from processing legal paperwork to serving as a "champion" of employee concerns 
B)  Moving from processing legal paperwork to helping define the strategy to manage human capital 
C)  Moving from helping define the strategy to manage human capital to serving as a "champion" of employee concerns 
D)  Moving from helping define the strategy to manage human capital to processing legal paperwork

Question 17

Donna, a human resources manager at Loch Inc., is moving from a strategic role in the human resources department to an operational role. Which of the following best describes the change in Donna'srole?

Accepted Answer

A)  Moving from helping define the strategy to manage human capital to serving as a "champion" of employee concerns 
B)  Moving from helping define the strategy to manage human capital to processing legal paperwork 
C)  Moving from processing legal paperwork to helping define the strategy to manage human capital 
D)  Moving from serving as a "champion" of employee concerns to processing legal paperwork 
A)  Moving from helping define the strategy to manage human capital to serving as a "champion" of employee concerns 
B)  Moving from helping define the strategy to manage human capital to processing legal paperwork 
C)  Moving from processing legal paperwork to helping define the strategy to manage human capital 
D)  Moving from serving as a "champion" of employee concerns to processing legal paperwork

Question 18

A useful way to measure the productivity of a workforce is to determine the total cost of people against the annual sales of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A person with the responsibility of performing a variety of human resource activities is known as a human resource specialist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Josh, a human resource executive, works with AmPro Inc. Recently, he moved from a generalized role in the HR department to a senior role. Which of the following skills does Josh have to build to succeed in his new role?

Accepted Answer

A)  Administrative capabilities 
B)  Operational knowledge 
C)  Ability to guide others during changes 
D)  Legal capabilities 
A)  Administrative capabilities 
B)  Operational knowledge 
C)  Ability to guide others during changes 
D)  Legal capabilities

Which of the following is true of organizational culture?

David, a human resources manager at RedWall Inc., is moving from an administrative role in the human resource department to a strategic role. Which of the following best describes the change in David's role?

HR leaders arelooking into making overseas assignmentsshorter in length and relying on technology to help build overseas business relationships.

Describe the different functions of human resource management.

Define productivity.

Identify the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) certifications.

A person who has in-depth knowledge and expertise in a limited area of human resources is known as a human resource generalist.

Describe the four types of assets that organizations must manage to be successful.

How is unit labor cost computed?

Describe the major ways of increasing employee productivity.

Which of the following isa key challenge in overseas locations?

Which of the following is true of PeopleSoft?

Which of the following is a part of the human resource function of employee and labor relations?

Stanley is responsible for performing a variety of human resource activities such as posting job openings and reporting current employees' job satisfaction. Heisa_____.

Binkers, LLCand Toves Inc.have merged, doubling the number of production facilities. To help decide which facilities to keep open and which should be closed, Bella has been asked tomeasure the productivity ofthe workforces at the facilities. Bella should_____.

Sara, a human resource manager at Comp Inc., is moving from an administrative role in the human resource department to an operational role. Which of the following best describes the change in Sara's role?

Donna, a human resources manager at Loch Inc., is moving from a strategic role in the human resources department to an operational role. Which of the following best describes the change in Donna'srole?

A useful way to measure the productivity of a workforce is to determine the total cost of people against the annual sales of the organization.

A person with the responsibility of performing a variety of human resource activities is known as a human resource specialist.

Josh, a human resource executive, works with AmPro Inc. Recently, he moved from a generalized role in the HR department to a senior role. Which of the following skills does Josh have to build to succeed in his new role?

Human Resources Strategy and Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Workforce, Jobs, and Job Analysis

Individual/Organization Relations and Retention

Recruiting and Labor Markets

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Talent, Careers, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Variable Pay and Executive Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Union/Management Relations

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Exam 1: Human Resource Management in Organizations

Which of the following is true of organizational culture?

David, a human resources manager at RedWall Inc., is moving from an administrative role in the human resource department to a strategic role. Which of the following best describes the change in David's role?

HR leaders arelooking into making overseas assignmentsshorter in length and relying on technology to help build overseas business relationships.

Describe the different functions of human resource management.

Define productivity.

Identify the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) certifications.

A person who has in-depth knowledge and expertise in a limited area of human resources is known as a human resource generalist.

Describe the four types of assets that organizations must manage to be successful.

How is unit labor cost computed?

Describe the major ways of increasing employee productivity.

Which of the following isa key challenge in overseas locations?

Which of the following is true of PeopleSoft?

Which of the following is a part of the human resource function of employee and labor relations?

Stanley is responsible for performing a variety of human resource activities such as posting job openings and reporting current employees' job satisfaction. Heisa_____.

Binkers, LLCand Toves Inc.have merged, doubling the number of production facilities. To help decide which facilities to keep open and which should be closed, Bella has been asked tomeasure the productivity ofthe workforces at the facilities. Bella should_____.

Sara, a human resource manager at Comp Inc., is moving from an administrative role in the human resource department to an operational role. Which of the following best describes the change in Sara's role?

Donna, a human resources manager at Loch Inc., is moving from a strategic role in the human resources department to an operational role. Which of the following best describes the change in Donna'srole?

A useful way to measure the productivity of a workforce is to determine the total cost of people against the annual sales of the organization.

A person with the responsibility of performing a variety of human resource activities is known as a human resource specialist.

Josh, a human resource executive, works with AmPro Inc. Recently, he moved from a generalized role in the HR department to a senior role. Which of the following skills does Josh have to build to succeed in his new role?

Human Resources Strategy and Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Workforce, Jobs, and Job Analysis

Individual/Organization Relations and Retention

Recruiting and Labor Markets

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Talent, Careers, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Variable Pay and Executive Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Union/Management Relations

Filters