Exam 1: Human Resource Management in Organizations

International firms that move manufacturing operations to low-wage countries overseas are sometimes criticized for being "sweatshop employers." Which of the following is NOT a defense for an international firm that is taking advantage of the wage disparity between the U.S.and less-developed countries?

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act has had all of the following effects on HR EXCEPT

Ernest,the vice president of HR for the Legendary Repose motel chain,has been on the HR side of the hotel/motel industry for over 30 years.Ernest has become a prized partner with the top executives of the LR corporation,and his advice is valued by the executives.Ernest prides himself on making decisions based on his "gut" and his intuition which he has honed over his career.Which of the following statements is most likely to be TRUE?

Strategic HR is proactive rather than reactive in focusing on future business needs..

Cisco Systems HR department instituted ethics training based on the TV show American Idol.All of the following are advantages of this training technique EXCEPT

The position of vice-president of HR is open in a large paper-products manufacturing company.Two individuals are being considered,both from the internal HR function at the firm.The selection committee wants the new vice-president to be a strategic contributor to the firm.All of the following competencies are highly desirable EXCEPT

When hiring a benefits specialist for a large organization,the recruiter would be wise to look for a professional with the GPHR certification.

By not providing contingent employees with health benefits,the employer can save 20-40% in labor costs compared with regular employees.

Because the core of HR management involves working with people one-on-one,the introduction of web-based technology has had little impact on the day-to-day working lives of HR managers.

Key for a more positive view of HR is for HR to expand its expertise in legal compliance.

It is illegal for a firm to be hiring employees for some positions while simultaneously laying off employees from other positions.

The collective value of the capabilities,knowledge,skills,life experiences and motivation of an organizational workforce is called

The extent to which employees feel linked to organizational success and how the organization performs positively is termed

An organization's reputation as "green" can assist in attracting,retaining and motivating employees.

What are the three major roles of HR management? Which is/are the most affected by technology and outsourcing? Which role is growing in importance?

The explicit aspects of organizational culture include all of the following EXCEPT

Discuss why ethical issues permeate HR management.What role does organizational culture play in organizational ethics? What are typical ethical violations observed by HR managers? What are the four elements of ethics programs?

As the vice-president of HR for Woodmere Production,Inc.,you are presenting a proposal to Woodmere's top management for outsourcing many of your department's administrative HR functions to vendors.You argue that HR vendors have greater expertise than your in-house staff and that outsourcing will allow you to spend more time on the strategic aspects of HR.But,another key selling-point to top management will be

____ identifies paths and activities for individual employees as they develop within the organization.

The main pressure behind U.S.firms resulting in facility closings,international outsourcing,and decreasing their labor costs is from