Question 1

An embedded HR unit focuses on using centralized call centers and benefits advisors to provide specialized support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is human resource management? Why is human resource management important to all managers? What is the role of line managers in human resource management?

Accepted Answer

Human resource management is the process

Question 3

Tara Robles earned an MBA degree and is now an HR manager for a Fortune 500 company.In which of the following tasks does Tara's advanced degree benefit her the most?

Accepted Answer

A)  training interns to perform basic computer tasks 
B)  recruiting college graduates for entry-level positions 
C)  distributing pension payments to retiring employees 
D)  assisting upper management in formulating business strategies 
A)  training interns to perform basic computer tasks 
B)  recruiting college graduates for entry-level positions 
C)  distributing pension payments to retiring employees 
D)  assisting upper management in formulating business strategies

Question 4

Which of the following best explains why HR management is important to all managers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Economic challenges facing the world call for advanced cost-cutting and streamlining. 
B)  Investing in human capital enables managers to achieve positive results for the firm. 
C)  An enthusiastic labor force is likely to provide financial support to local unions. 
D)  Technological changes and global competition require clear organization charts. 
A)  Economic challenges facing the world call for advanced cost-cutting and streamlining. 
B)  Investing in human capital enables managers to achieve positive results for the firm. 
C)  An enthusiastic labor force is likely to provide financial support to local unions. 
D)  Technological changes and global competition require clear organization charts.

Question 5

All of the following are activities performed within the staffing function of the management process EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluating performance 
B)  providing training 
C)  recruiting employees 
D)  maintaining morale 
A)  evaluating performance 
B)  providing training 
C)  recruiting employees 
D)  maintaining morale

Question 6

The basic functions of management include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  staffing 
B)  planning 
C)  organizing 
D)  outsourcing 
A)  staffing 
B)  planning 
C)  organizing 
D)  outsourcing

Question 7

Which of the following activities is related to the organizing function of the management process?

Accepted Answer

A)  giving each subordinate a specific task 
B)  recruiting prospective employees 
C)  developing rules and procedures 
D)  establishing quality standards 
A)  giving each subordinate a specific task 
B)  recruiting prospective employees 
C)  developing rules and procedures 
D)  establishing quality standards

Question 8

In most large firms,human resource managers assist line managers with hiring,training,evaluating,rewarding,counseling,promoting,and hiring employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Line authority is best defined as a manager's right to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  use flexible decision-making powers 
B)  advise other managers or employees 
C)  advocate on behalf of his or her department 
D)  issue orders to other managers or employees 
A)  use flexible decision-making powers 
B)  advise other managers or employees 
C)  advocate on behalf of his or her department 
D)  issue orders to other managers or employees

Question 10

Which of the following has historically been an integral part of every line manager's duties?

Accepted Answer

A)  establishing dress codes 
B)  developing annual budgets 
C)  addressing personnel issues 
D)  creating personnel policies 
A)  establishing dress codes 
B)  developing annual budgets 
C)  addressing personnel issues 
D)  creating personnel policies

Question 11

Which of the following is a trend in the US.?

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing number of service industries 
B)  decreasing number of Hispanic workers 
C)  increasing number of goods-producing industries 
D)  decreasing number of Asian workers 
A)  increasing number of service industries 
B)  decreasing number of Hispanic workers 
C)  increasing number of goods-producing industries 
D)  decreasing number of Asian workers

Question 12

Which term refers to the standards someone uses to decide what his or her conduct should be?

Accepted Answer

A)  morals 
B)  ethics 
C)  autonomy 
D)  responsibility 
A)  morals 
B)  ethics 
C)  autonomy 
D)  responsibility

Question 13

In the management process,which activity is part of the staffing function?

Accepted Answer

A)  developing rules 
B)  maintaining morale 
C)  evaluating performance 
D)  setting production levels 
A)  developing rules 
B)  maintaining morale 
C)  evaluating performance 
D)  setting production levels

Question 14

Setting standards such as sales quotas,quality standards,or production levels is part of the leading function of human resource management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements best explains why employers are expecting a severe labor shortage in the next few years?

Accepted Answer

A)  More people are retiring than are entering the job market. 
B)  One-third of single mothers are not in the labor force. 
C)  People are living longer because of better health care. 
D)  Increasing taxes have forced businesses to globalize. 
A)  More people are retiring than are entering the job market. 
B)  One-third of single mothers are not in the labor force. 
C)  People are living longer because of better health care. 
D)  Increasing taxes have forced businesses to globalize.

Question 16

Firms of all sizes are required under employment laws to have at least one full-time human resource manager on staff.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Personnel mistakes to be avoided while managing include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hiring the wrong person for the job 
B)  experiencing high turnover 
C)  having your company in court due to your discriminatory actions 
D)  offering training and development programs 
A)  hiring the wrong person for the job 
B)  experiencing high turnover 
C)  having your company in court due to your discriminatory actions 
D)  offering training and development programs

Question 18

Why are demographic trends important to HR managers?

Accepted Answer

HR managers need to be cognizant of demo

Question 19

Which of the following is most likely a TRUE statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  A firm's vision is only effective when HR managers play a strategic role in its development. 
B)  Human capital is linked to increased productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction. 
C)  Traditional activities such as recruiting are more cost-effective when outsourced by HR. 
D)  Business strategies developed by HR managers are quantifiable. 
A)  A firm's vision is only effective when HR managers play a strategic role in its development. 
B)  Human capital is linked to increased productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction. 
C)  Traditional activities such as recruiting are more cost-effective when outsourced by HR. 
D)  Business strategies developed by HR managers are quantifiable.

Question 20

________ is the right to make decisions,to direct the work of others,and to give orders.

Accepted Answer

A)  Leadership 
B)  Authority 
C)  Arbitration 
D)  Bargaining 
A)  Leadership 
B)  Authority 
C)  Arbitration 
D)  Bargaining

An embedded HR unit focuses on using centralized call centers and benefits advisors to provide specialized support.

What is human resource management? Why is human resource management important to all managers? What is the role of line managers in human resource management?

Tara Robles earned an MBA degree and is now an HR manager for a Fortune 500 company.In which of the following tasks does Tara's advanced degree benefit her the most?

Which of the following best explains why HR management is important to all managers?

All of the following are activities performed within the staffing function of the management process EXCEPT ________.

The basic functions of management include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following activities is related to the organizing function of the management process?

In most large firms,human resource managers assist line managers with hiring,training,evaluating,rewarding,counseling,promoting,and hiring employees.

Line authority is best defined as a manager's right to ________.

Which of the following has historically been an integral part of every line manager's duties?

Which of the following is a trend in the US.?

Which term refers to the standards someone uses to decide what his or her conduct should be?

In the management process,which activity is part of the staffing function?

Setting standards such as sales quotas,quality standards,or production levels is part of the leading function of human resource management.

Which of the following statements best explains why employers are expecting a severe labor shortage in the next few years?

Firms of all sizes are required under employment laws to have at least one full-time human resource manager on staff.

Personnel mistakes to be avoided while managing include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Why are demographic trends important to HR managers?

Which of the following is most likely a TRUE statement?

________ is the right to make decisions,to direct the work of others,and to give orders.

Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Human Resource Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and Talent Management

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Selecting Employees

Training and Developing Employees

Performance and Talent Management

Managing Careers

Developing Compensation Plans

Pay for Performance and Employee Benefits

Maintaining Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Improving Occupational Safety, Health, and Risk Management

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Exam 1: Managing Human Resources Today

An embedded HR unit focuses on using centralized call centers and benefits advisors to provide specialized support.

What is human resource management? Why is human resource management important to all managers? What is the role of line managers in human resource management?

Tara Robles earned an MBA degree and is now an HR manager for a Fortune 500 company.In which of the following tasks does Tara's advanced degree benefit her the most?

Which of the following best explains why HR management is important to all managers?

All of the following are activities performed within the staffing function of the management process EXCEPT ________.

The basic functions of management include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following activities is related to the organizing function of the management process?

In most large firms,human resource managers assist line managers with hiring,training,evaluating,rewarding,counseling,promoting,and hiring employees.

Line authority is best defined as a manager's right to ________.

Which of the following has historically been an integral part of every line manager's duties?

Which of the following is a trend in the US.?

Which term refers to the standards someone uses to decide what his or her conduct should be?

In the management process,which activity is part of the staffing function?

Setting standards such as sales quotas,quality standards,or production levels is part of the leading function of human resource management.

Which of the following statements best explains why employers are expecting a severe labor shortage in the next few years?

Firms of all sizes are required under employment laws to have at least one full-time human resource manager on staff.

Personnel mistakes to be avoided while managing include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Why are demographic trends important to HR managers?

Which of the following is most likely a TRUE statement?

________ is the right to make decisions,to direct the work of others,and to give orders.

Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Human Resource Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and Talent Management

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Selecting Employees

Training and Developing Employees

Performance and Talent Management

Managing Careers

Developing Compensation Plans

Pay for Performance and Employee Benefits

Maintaining Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Improving Occupational Safety, Health, and Risk Management

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