Question 1

The tertiary sector includes jobs in agriculture,fishing and trapping,forestry,and mining.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which generation has attitudes,values,and expectations of both optimism and team orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Traditionalists 
B)  Generation Z-ers 
C)  Generation X-ers 
D)  Baby boomers 
E)  Generation Y-ers 
A)  Traditionalists 
B)  Generation Z-ers 
C)  Generation X-ers 
D)  Baby boomers 
E)  Generation Y-ers

Question 3

Joe Brown was hired by a manufacturing firm as a supervisor.During his first few weeks as a supervisor,he realized that the employees reporting to him expected a lot of direction and expected him to make all of the decisions.Joe Brown decided to train his employees to take on additional responsibilities and make decisions within a specific scope.Joe Brown is

Accepted Answer

A)  outsourcing his staff. 
B)  narrowing his staff. 
C)  embracing his staff. 
D)  empowering his staff. 
E)  rewarding his staff. 
A)  outsourcing his staff. 
B)  narrowing his staff. 
C)  embracing his staff. 
D)  empowering his staff. 
E)  rewarding his staff.

Question 4

Human resources management is important to all managers so they can avoid making common mistakes which may include hiring the wrong person for the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Each of the 10 provinces and three territories has its own human rights legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the textbook's definition of human resources management,this field involves

Accepted Answer

A)  management techniques for controlling people at work. 
B)  concepts and techniques used in leading people at work. 
C)  the management of people in organizations. 
D)  all managerial activities. 
E)  concepts and techniques for organizing work activities. 
A)  management techniques for controlling people at work. 
B)  concepts and techniques used in leading people at work. 
C)  the management of people in organizations. 
D)  all managerial activities. 
E)  concepts and techniques for organizing work activities.

Question 7

Engaged employees drive desired organizational outcomes by going beyond what is required and understanding and sharing the values and goals of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The tendency of firms to expand their operations around the world is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural diversity. 
B)  globalization. 
C)  international marketing. 
D)  product diversification. 
E)  domestication. 
A)  cultural diversity. 
B)  globalization. 
C)  international marketing. 
D)  product diversification. 
E)  domestication.

Question 9

Employee empowerment is decreasing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Internal factors impacting HRM include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational culture. 
B)  organizational climate. 
C)  globalization. 
D)  management practices. 
E)  retention strategies. 
A)  organizational culture. 
B)  organizational climate. 
C)  globalization. 
D)  management practices. 
E)  retention strategies.

Question 11

In the early 1900s,personnel administration,as it was called then,

Accepted Answer

A)  focused on trying to improve the human element in organizations. 
B)  served a key advisory role in organizations. 
C)  was closely tied to union-management relations. 
D)  was highly influenced by laws and regulations. 
E)  played a very limited role in organizations. 
A)  focused on trying to improve the human element in organizations. 
B)  served a key advisory role in organizations. 
C)  was closely tied to union-management relations. 
D)  was highly influenced by laws and regulations. 
E)  played a very limited role in organizations.

Question 12

Productivity refers to the amount of goods produced from one year to the next.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations governs the human resources profession in all provinces except

Accepted Answer

A)  British Columbia. 
B)  Nova Scotia. 
C)  Quebec. 
D)  Ontario. 
E)  Manitoba. 
A)  British Columbia. 
B)  Nova Scotia. 
C)  Quebec. 
D)  Ontario. 
E)  Manitoba.

Question 14

External factors impacting HRM include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  government. 
B)  economic factors. 
C)  globalization. 
D)  management practices. 
E)  environmental concerns. 
A)  government. 
B)  economic factors. 
C)  globalization. 
D)  management practices. 
E)  environmental concerns.

Question 15

Define and briefly describe the term "human resources management."

Accepted Answer

Five points recommended: 2 for a definit

Question 16

Which of the following refers to the ratio of an organization's outputs to its inputs?

Accepted Answer

A)  The labour market equation 
B)  The supply and demand equation 
C)  Competitive ability 
D)  The equity ratio 
E)  Productivity 
A)  The labour market equation 
B)  The supply and demand equation 
C)  Competitive ability 
D)  The equity ratio 
E)  Productivity

Question 17

Certified HRM professionals must abide by a uniform code of ethics to maintain professional status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which term is a "course of action"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategy 
B)  Human capital 
C)  Business model 
D)  Management 
E)  Authority 
A)  Strategy 
B)  Human capital 
C)  Business model 
D)  Management 
E)  Authority

Question 19

HRM involves formulating and implementing HRM systems that are aligned with the organization's strategy to ensure the workforce has competencies and behaviours required to achieve the organization's strategic objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Economic downturns are generally associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  higher voluntary turnover. 
B)  lower unemployment rates. 
C)  skills shortages. 
D)  an overwhelming number of job applicants for vacancies. 
E)  more competition for qualified employees. 
A)  higher voluntary turnover. 
B)  lower unemployment rates. 
C)  skills shortages. 
D)  an overwhelming number of job applicants for vacancies. 
E)  more competition for qualified employees.

The tertiary sector includes jobs in agriculture,fishing and trapping,forestry,and mining.

Which generation has attitudes,values,and expectations of both optimism and team orientation?

Human resources management is important to all managers so they can avoid making common mistakes which may include hiring the wrong person for the job.

Each of the 10 provinces and three territories has its own human rights legislation.

According to the textbook's definition of human resources management,this field involves

Engaged employees drive desired organizational outcomes by going beyond what is required and understanding and sharing the values and goals of the organization.

The tendency of firms to expand their operations around the world is known as

Employee empowerment is decreasing.

Internal factors impacting HRM include all of the following except

In the early 1900s,personnel administration,as it was called then,

Productivity refers to the amount of goods produced from one year to the next.

The Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations governs the human resources profession in all provinces except

External factors impacting HRM include all of the following except

Define and briefly describe the term "human resources management."

Which of the following refers to the ratio of an organization's outputs to its inputs?

Certified HRM professionals must abide by a uniform code of ethics to maintain professional status.

Which term is a "course of action"?

HRM involves formulating and implementing HRM systems that are aligned with the organization's strategy to ensure the workforce has competencies and behaviours required to achieve the organization's strategic objectives.

Economic downturns are generally associated with

The Changing Legal Emphasis: Compliance and Impact on Canadian Workplaces

Human Resources Management and Technology

Designing and Analyzing Jobs

Human Resources Planning

Recruitment

Selection

Onboarding and Training

Career and Management Development

Performance Management

Strategic Pay Plans

Pay-For-Performance and Financial Incentives

Employee Benefits and Services

Occupational Health and Safety

Managing Employee Separations: Turnover, Communication, and Employee Engagement

Labour Relations

Managing Human Resources in a Global Business

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Exam 1: The Strategic Role of Human Resources Management

The tertiary sector includes jobs in agriculture,fishing and trapping,forestry,and mining.

Which generation has attitudes,values,and expectations of both optimism and team orientation?

Human resources management is important to all managers so they can avoid making common mistakes which may include hiring the wrong person for the job.

Each of the 10 provinces and three territories has its own human rights legislation.

According to the textbook's definition of human resources management,this field involves

Engaged employees drive desired organizational outcomes by going beyond what is required and understanding and sharing the values and goals of the organization.

The tendency of firms to expand their operations around the world is known as

Employee empowerment is decreasing.

Internal factors impacting HRM include all of the following except

In the early 1900s,personnel administration,as it was called then,

Productivity refers to the amount of goods produced from one year to the next.

The Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations governs the human resources profession in all provinces except

External factors impacting HRM include all of the following except

Define and briefly describe the term "human resources management."

Which of the following refers to the ratio of an organization's outputs to its inputs?

Certified HRM professionals must abide by a uniform code of ethics to maintain professional status.

Which term is a "course of action"?

HRM involves formulating and implementing HRM systems that are aligned with the organization's strategy to ensure the workforce has competencies and behaviours required to achieve the organization's strategic objectives.

Economic downturns are generally associated with

The Changing Legal Emphasis: Compliance and Impact on Canadian Workplaces

Human Resources Management and Technology

Designing and Analyzing Jobs

Human Resources Planning

Recruitment

Selection

Onboarding and Training

Career and Management Development

Performance Management

Strategic Pay Plans

Pay-For-Performance and Financial Incentives

Employee Benefits and Services

Occupational Health and Safety

Managing Employee Separations: Turnover, Communication, and Employee Engagement

Labour Relations

Managing Human Resources in a Global Business

Filters