Question 1

List the four elements of ethics programs whose existence is most likely to lead to ethical behavior.

Accepted Answer

When the following four elements of ethi

Question 2

Which of the following is a part of the staffing function of human resource management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recruiting 
B)  Training 
C)  Orientation 
D)  Career planning 
A)  Recruiting 
B)  Training 
C)  Orientation 
D)  Career planning

Question 3

Raul, a U.S. citizen, works in Mexico for an organization headquartered in the United States. Which of the following statements is true of Raul?

Accepted Answer

A)  He is adestination consultant. 
B)  He is a local vendor. 
C)  He works in the company's headquarters. 
D)  He is an expatriate. 
A)  He is adestination consultant. 
B)  He is a local vendor. 
C)  He works in the company's headquarters. 
D)  He is an expatriate.

Question 4

Global staffing has created political issues such as questioning U.S. federal legislationthat restricts the number of high-skilled workers admitted from other countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is the difference between a Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  An HRIS uses a vendor's data center, while SaaS uses the Cloud. 
B)  An HRIS uses the Cloud, while SaaS uses a vendor's data center. 
C)  SaaS requires support from IT, while an HRIS allows self-service. 
D)  SaaS allows self-service, while an HRIS requires support from IT. 
A)  An HRIS uses a vendor's data center, while SaaS uses the Cloud. 
B)  An HRIS uses the Cloud, while SaaS uses a vendor's data center. 
C)  SaaS requires support from IT, while an HRIS allows self-service. 
D)  SaaS allows self-service, while an HRIS requires support from IT.

Question 6

Which of the following is true of the common challenges for global human resource?

Accepted Answer

A)  Companies feel that it is easier to be locally flexible as they expand. 
B)  Executives always feel that their companies are good at transferring lessons from one country to another. 
C)  Sharing the cost of distant centers decreases the expense of local operations. 
D)  Emerging market opportunities expose companies to unfamiliar risks that may be difficult to analyze. 
A)  Companies feel that it is easier to be locally flexible as they expand. 
B)  Executives always feel that their companies are good at transferring lessons from one country to another. 
C)  Sharing the cost of distant centers decreases the expense of local operations. 
D)  Emerging market opportunities expose companies to unfamiliar risks that may be difficult to analyze.

Question 7

List the seven categories of human resources functions.

Accepted Answer

The seven categories of human resources

Question 8

Which of the following is true of the operational role of human resource departments?

Accepted Answer

A)  It involves focusing on clerical administration and recordkeeping, including essential legal paperwork and policy implementation. 
B)  It involves identifying possible strategies to attract and retain talent with a focus on organizational growth. 
C)  It involves managing most human resource activities in keeping with the strategies that have been identified by management. 
D)  It involves helping to define the strategy relative to human capital and its contribution to organizational results. 
A)  It involves focusing on clerical administration and recordkeeping, including essential legal paperwork and policy implementation. 
B)  It involves identifying possible strategies to attract and retain talent with a focus on organizational growth. 
C)  It involves managing most human resource activities in keeping with the strategies that have been identified by management. 
D)  It involves helping to define the strategy relative to human capital and its contribution to organizational results.

Question 9

Josh, a human resource manager, used to handle employee recruitment and compensation for his organization. After a promotion, he was responsible for handling employee recruitment, compensation, and benefits. Which of the following is true of Josh?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the roles played by Josh are generalist roles. 
B)  Both the roles played by Josh are specialist roles. 
C)  Josh moved from a generalist role to a specialist role. 
D)  Josh moved from a specialist role to a generalist role. 
A)  Both the roles played by Josh are generalist roles. 
B)  Both the roles played by Josh are specialist roles. 
C)  Josh moved from a generalist role to a specialist role. 
D)  Josh moved from a specialist role to a generalist role.

Question 10

Sunny, a human resources executive at FlyHi Inc., is moving from a strategic role in the human resources department to an administrative role. Which of the following best describes the change in Sunny's role?

Accepted Answer

A)  Moving from processing legal paperwork to serving as a "champion" of employee concerns 
B)  Moving from serving as a "champion" of employee concerns 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 serving as a "champion" of employee concerns 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 11

Which of the following is an advantage of hiring Millennials?

Accepted Answer

A)  Committed employees 
B)  No training needed 
C)  Entitled 
D)  Wider span of control 
A)  Committed employees 
B)  No training needed 
C)  Entitled 
D)  Wider span of control

Question 12

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) is sponsored by the WorldatWork Association.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is a specialized human resource organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  WorldatWork Association 
B)  Organization for Economic Cooperation 
C)  Ethics Resource Center 
D)  U.S. Small Business Association 
A)  WorldatWork Association 
B)  Organization for Economic Cooperation 
C)  Ethics Resource Center 
D)  U.S. Small Business Association

Question 14

The operational role of human resource involves focusing on clerical administration and recordkeeping, including essential legal paperwork and policy implementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is a difference between a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and PeopleSoft?

Accepted Answer

A)  PeopleSoft used the Cloud while an HRIS used a vendor's data center. 
B)  PeopleSoft did not allow human resource units to run its own reports whereas an HRIS allowed it. 
C)  An HRIS was run on support from IT people while PeopleSoft did not require any support from IT. 
D)  An HRIS used the Cloud while PeopleSoft used a vendor's data center. 
A)  PeopleSoft used the Cloud while an HRIS used a vendor's data center. 
B)  PeopleSoft did not allow human resource units to run its own reports whereas an HRIS allowed it. 
C)  An HRIS was run on support from IT people while PeopleSoft did not require any support from IT. 
D)  An HRIS used the Cloud while PeopleSoft used a vendor's data center.

Question 16

Even if an organization does not have a history in which people have shared experiences for years, the organizational culture will stabilize.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the context of social media, the disclosure of which of the following is most likely to be considered a risk by employers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Policy changes 
B)  Customer lists 
C)  Competitive service details 
D)  Operational changes 
A)  Policy changes 
B)  Customer lists 
C)  Competitive service details 
D)  Operational changes

Question 18

_____, a method of increasing employee productivity, involves having fewer employees who perform multiple job tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational restructuring 
B)  Aligning HR activity 
C)  Outsourcing 
D)  Redesigning work 
A)  Organizational restructuring 
B)  Aligning HR activity 
C)  Outsourcing 
D)  Redesigning work

Question 19

The strategic role of human resource involves helping to define the strategy relative to human capital and its contribution to organizational results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Ramone, a human resource manager, works for TelVille Inc. Initially, he was responsible only for recruitment. After a promotion, he was made responsible exclusively for employee benefits. Which of the following is true of Ramone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the roles that Ramone played were generalist roles. 
B)  Both the roles that Ramone played were specialist roles. 
C)  Ramone moved from a specialist role to a generalist role. 
D)  Ramone moved from a generalist role to a specialist role. 
A)  Both the roles that Ramone played were generalist roles. 
B)  Both the roles that Ramone played were specialist roles. 
C)  Ramone moved from a specialist role to a generalist role. 
D)  Ramone moved from a generalist role to a specialist role.

List the four elements of ethics programs whose existence is most likely to lead to ethical behavior.

Which of the following is a part of the staffing function of human resource management?

Raul, a U.S. citizen, works in Mexico for an organization headquartered in the United States. Which of the following statements is true of Raul?

Global staffing has created political issues such as questioning U.S. federal legislationthat restricts the number of high-skilled workers admitted from other countries.

Which of the following is the difference between a Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)?

Which of the following is true of the common challenges for global human resource?

List the seven categories of human resources functions.

Which of the following is true of the operational role of human resource departments?

Josh, a human resource manager, used to handle employee recruitment and compensation for his organization. After a promotion, he was responsible for handling employee recruitment, compensation, and benefits. Which of the following is true of Josh?

Sunny, a human resources executive at FlyHi Inc., is moving from a strategic role in the human resources department to an administrative role. Which of the following best describes the change in Sunny's role?

Which of the following is an advantage of hiring Millennials?

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) is sponsored by the WorldatWork Association.

Which of the following is a specialized human resource organization?

The operational role of human resource involves focusing on clerical administration and recordkeeping, including essential legal paperwork and policy implementation.

Which of the following is a difference between a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and PeopleSoft?

Even if an organization does not have a history in which people have shared experiences for years, the organizational culture will stabilize.

In the context of social media, the disclosure of which of the following is most likely to be considered a risk by employers?

_____, a method of increasing employee productivity, involves having fewer employees who perform multiple job tasks.

The strategic role of human resource involves helping to define the strategy relative to human capital and its contribution to organizational results.

Ramone, a human resource manager, works for TelVille Inc. Initially, he was responsible only for recruitment. After a promotion, he was made responsible exclusively for employee benefits. Which of the following is true of Ramone?

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

List the four elements of ethics programs whose existence is most likely to lead to ethical behavior.

Which of the following is a part of the staffing function of human resource management?

Raul, a U.S. citizen, works in Mexico for an organization headquartered in the United States. Which of the following statements is true of Raul?

Global staffing has created political issues such as questioning U.S. federal legislationthat restricts the number of high-skilled workers admitted from other countries.

Which of the following is the difference between a Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)?

Which of the following is true of the common challenges for global human resource?

List the seven categories of human resources functions.

Which of the following is true of the operational role of human resource departments?

Josh, a human resource manager, used to handle employee recruitment and compensation for his organization. After a promotion, he was responsible for handling employee recruitment, compensation, and benefits. Which of the following is true of Josh?

Sunny, a human resources executive at FlyHi Inc., is moving from a strategic role in the human resources department to an administrative role. Which of the following best describes the change in Sunny's role?

Which of the following is an advantage of hiring Millennials?

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) is sponsored by the WorldatWork Association.

Which of the following is a specialized human resource organization?

The operational role of human resource involves focusing on clerical administration and recordkeeping, including essential legal paperwork and policy implementation.

Which of the following is a difference between a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and PeopleSoft?

Even if an organization does not have a history in which people have shared experiences for years, the organizational culture will stabilize.

In the context of social media, the disclosure of which of the following is most likely to be considered a risk by employers?

_____, a method of increasing employee productivity, involves having fewer employees who perform multiple job tasks.

The strategic role of human resource involves helping to define the strategy relative to human capital and its contribution to organizational results.

Ramone, a human resource manager, works for TelVille Inc. Initially, he was responsible only for recruitment. After a promotion, he was made responsible exclusively for employee benefits. Which of the following is true of Ramone?

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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