Question 1

Sandman,Inc.has completed its strategic business plan and informed HR of how many employees will now need to be hired or retrained.This is an example of

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A) integrative linkage. 
B) executive linkage. 
C) two-way linkage. 
D) one-way linkage. 
E) administrative linkage. 
A) integrative linkage. 
B) executive linkage. 
C) two-way linkage. 
D) one-way linkage. 
E) administrative linkage.

Question 2

To achieve 100 percent compliance on the next 3 years' compliance inspections is an example of a

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A) goal. 
B) mission. 
C) strategy. 
D) vision. 
E) value. 
A) goal. 
B) mission. 
C) strategy. 
D) vision. 
E) value.

Question 3

A common practice for companies in today's market is to look within at what is working and what is not.This is an example of a(n)

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A) job analysis. 
B) internal analysis. 
C) job characteristics model. 
D) competitor analysis. 
E) job modeling. 
A) job analysis. 
B) internal analysis. 
C) job characteristics model. 
D) competitor analysis. 
E) job modeling.

Question 4

A company that follows an overall cost leadership strategy

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A) focuses on becoming the lowest cost producer in an industry. 
B) strives to reduce the cost of products in its industry. 
C) does not use automated procedures and systems. 
D) endeavors constantly to increase the quality of its products. 
E) focuses on creating products that provide high value for their cost. 
A) focuses on becoming the lowest cost producer in an industry. 
B) strives to reduce the cost of products in its industry. 
C) does not use automated procedures and systems. 
D) endeavors constantly to increase the quality of its products. 
E) focuses on creating products that provide high value for their cost.

Question 5

Job design addresses what tasks should be grouped into a particular job.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following describes the ways an organization will attempt to fulfill its mission and achieve its long-term goals?

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A) Internal analysis 
B) External analysis 
C) Vision statement 
D) Strategic choice 
E) Code of conduct 
A) Internal analysis 
B) External analysis 
C) Vision statement 
D) Strategic choice 
E) Code of conduct

Question 7

Jolene is excited to meet with her supervisor and go over her year-end review.She has heard that there can be an increase in pay for high performance.Companies do tie pay to performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Ashock has been brought in as a consultant for a large organization.He is tasked with identifying the goals,policies,and action sequences the company should take to offset competitive challenges.Ashock will be implementing

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A) operational management. 
B) transactional management. 
C) management by objectives. 
D) process mapping. 
E) strategic management. 
A) operational management. 
B) transactional management. 
C) management by objectives. 
D) process mapping. 
E) strategic management.

Question 9

The one-way linkage level

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A) is the lowest level of integration. 
B) restricts companies from considering human resource issues while formulating a strategic plan. 
C) is multifaceted,based on continuing rather than sequential interaction. 
D) often leads to strategic plans that companies cannot successfully implement. 
E) segregates the human resource management department from other components of the strategic management process. 
A) is the lowest level of integration. 
B) restricts companies from considering human resource issues while formulating a strategic plan. 
C) is multifaceted,based on continuing rather than sequential interaction. 
D) often leads to strategic plans that companies cannot successfully implement. 
E) segregates the human resource management department from other components of the strategic management process.

Question 10

In a two-way linkage,an organization is restricted from considering the human resource issues while formulating its strategic plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of companies that employ differentiation strategies?

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A) They primarily focus on efficient production. 
B) They only train employees in specific required skill areas. 
C) They want their employees to be risk averse. 
D) They want their employees to take a balanced approach to process and results. 
E) They expect their employees to exhibit role behaviors that are relatively repetitive. 
A) They primarily focus on efficient production. 
B) They only train employees in specific required skill areas. 
C) They want their employees to be risk averse. 
D) They want their employees to take a balanced approach to process and results. 
E) They expect their employees to exhibit role behaviors that are relatively repetitive.

Question 12

Pluto Inc.,a large manufacturer of desktops and laptops,has decided to enhance revenues by expanding its product line.It has identified the tablet market as a possible market to expand and has identified Compco Inc.as a potential competitor.Pluto Inc.is currently in the ________ stage of the strategic management process.

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A) strategy formulation 
B) strategy evaluation 
C) strategy execution 
D) strategy consultation 
E) strategy implementation 
A) strategy formulation 
B) strategy evaluation 
C) strategy execution 
D) strategy consultation 
E) strategy implementation

Question 13

The strategic management decision-making process usually takes place at a firm's highest levels,with a firm's strategic planning group,which includes

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A) middle managers and directors. 
B) the chief executive officer and supervisors. 
C) the chief executive officer and the president. 
D) accountants and supervisors. 
E) the directors and labor union representatives. 
A) middle managers and directors. 
B) the chief executive officer and supervisors. 
C) the chief executive officer and the president. 
D) accountants and supervisors. 
E) the directors and labor union representatives.

Question 14

What are the four directional strategies that firms use to meet their objectives? For each strategy also provide a short scenario.

Accepted Answer

The four directional strategies that fir

Question 15

________ is what is left after a firm pays its variable costs and fixed costs.

Accepted Answer

A) Contribution margin 
B) Overhead cost 
C) Profit 
D) Variance 
E) Holding cost 
A) Contribution margin 
B) Overhead cost 
C) Profit 
D) Variance 
E) Holding cost

Question 16

Dionne,the HR manager,has been asked to share issues in the strategy formulation process.How do you know this is part of a two-way linkage?

Accepted Answer

A) The strategic planning function and the human resource management function are interdependent. 
B) The two-way linkage level is the lowest level of integration. 
C) The human resource management executive has no time to take a strategic outlook toward human resource issues. 
D) The human resource function is limited to monitoring day-to-day activities. 
E) The strategic planning function and the human resource management function are completely dependent. 
A) The strategic planning function and the human resource management function are interdependent. 
B) The two-way linkage level is the lowest level of integration. 
C) The human resource management executive has no time to take a strategic outlook toward human resource issues. 
D) The human resource function is limited to monitoring day-to-day activities. 
E) The strategic planning function and the human resource management function are completely dependent.

Question 17

Global Market is planning to downsize.Management sees a positive outcome being the opportunity to change the company's culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is the lowest level of integration between the human resource management function and the strategic management function?

Accepted Answer

A) Administrative linkage 
B) Two-way linkage 
C) Integrative linkage 
D) Executive linkage 
E) One-way linkage 
A) Administrative linkage 
B) Two-way linkage 
C) Integrative linkage 
D) Executive linkage 
E) One-way linkage

Question 19

The ________ component of the strategic management process consists of structuring the organization,allocating resources,ensuring that the firm has skilled employees in place,and developing reward systems that align employee behavior with the organization's strategic goals.

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A) task designing 
B) strategy implementation 
C) administrative linking 
D) strategy formulation 
E) operational implementation 
A) task designing 
B) strategy implementation 
C) administrative linking 
D) strategy formulation 
E) operational implementation

Question 20

Which of the following is true of one-way linkage?

Accepted Answer

A) In this level,the human resource management executive has no time or opportunity to take a strategic outlook toward human resource issues. 
B) It precludes the company from considering human resource issues while formulating the strategic plan. 
C) In this level,the human resource management functions are built right into the strategy formulation process. 
D) In this level,the human resource management function is involved in both strategy formulation and strategy implementation. 
E) It lets the human resource management executive give strategic planners information about the company's human resource capabilities. 
A) In this level,the human resource management executive has no time or opportunity to take a strategic outlook toward human resource issues. 
B) It precludes the company from considering human resource issues while formulating the strategic plan. 
C) In this level,the human resource management functions are built right into the strategy formulation process. 
D) In this level,the human resource management function is involved in both strategy formulation and strategy implementation. 
E) It lets the human resource management executive give strategic planners information about the company's human resource capabilities.

Sandman,Inc.has completed its strategic business plan and informed HR of how many employees will now need to be hired or retrained.This is an example of

To achieve 100 percent compliance on the next 3 years' compliance inspections is an example of a

A common practice for companies in today's market is to look within at what is working and what is not.This is an example of a(n)

A company that follows an overall cost leadership strategy

Job design addresses what tasks should be grouped into a particular job.

Which of the following describes the ways an organization will attempt to fulfill its mission and achieve its long-term goals?

Jolene is excited to meet with her supervisor and go over her year-end review.She has heard that there can be an increase in pay for high performance.Companies do tie pay to performance.

Ashock has been brought in as a consultant for a large organization.He is tasked with identifying the goals,policies,and action sequences the company should take to offset competitive challenges.Ashock will be implementing

The one-way linkage level

In a two-way linkage,an organization is restricted from considering the human resource issues while formulating its strategic plan.

Which of the following statements is true of companies that employ differentiation strategies?

The strategic management decision-making process usually takes place at a firm's highest levels,with a firm's strategic planning group,which includes

What are the four directional strategies that firms use to meet their objectives? For each strategy also provide a short scenario.

________ is what is left after a firm pays its variable costs and fixed costs.

Dionne,the HR manager,has been asked to share issues in the strategy formulation process.How do you know this is part of a two-way linkage?

Global Market is planning to downsize.Management sees a positive outcome being the opportunity to change the company's culture.

Which of the following is the lowest level of integration between the human resource management function and the strategic management function?

The ________ component of the strategic management process consists of structuring the organization,allocating resources,ensuring that the firm has skilled employees in place,and developing reward systems that align employee behavior with the organization's strategic goals.

Which of the following is true of one-way linkage?

Human Resource Management: Gaining a Competitive Advantage

The Legal Environment: Equal Employment Opportunity and Safety

The Analysis and Design of Work

Human Resource Planning and Recruitment

Selection and Placement

Training

Performance Management

Employee Development

Employee Separation and Retention

Pay Structure Decisions

Recognizing Employee Contributions With Pay

Employee Benefits

Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations

Managing Human Resources Globally

Strategically Managing the Hrm Function

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Exam 2: Strategic Human Resource Management

Sandman,Inc.has completed its strategic business plan and informed HR of how many employees will now need to be hired or retrained.This is an example of

To achieve 100 percent compliance on the next 3 years' compliance inspections is an example of a

A common practice for companies in today's market is to look within at what is working and what is not.This is an example of a(n)

A company that follows an overall cost leadership strategy

Job design addresses what tasks should be grouped into a particular job.

Which of the following describes the ways an organization will attempt to fulfill its mission and achieve its long-term goals?

Jolene is excited to meet with her supervisor and go over her year-end review.She has heard that there can be an increase in pay for high performance.Companies do tie pay to performance.

Ashock has been brought in as a consultant for a large organization.He is tasked with identifying the goals,policies,and action sequences the company should take to offset competitive challenges.Ashock will be implementing

The one-way linkage level

In a two-way linkage,an organization is restricted from considering the human resource issues while formulating its strategic plan.

Which of the following statements is true of companies that employ differentiation strategies?

The strategic management decision-making process usually takes place at a firm's highest levels,with a firm's strategic planning group,which includes

What are the four directional strategies that firms use to meet their objectives? For each strategy also provide a short scenario.

________ is what is left after a firm pays its variable costs and fixed costs.

Dionne,the HR manager,has been asked to share issues in the strategy formulation process.How do you know this is part of a two-way linkage?

Global Market is planning to downsize.Management sees a positive outcome being the opportunity to change the company's culture.

Which of the following is the lowest level of integration between the human resource management function and the strategic management function?

The ________ component of the strategic management process consists of structuring the organization,allocating resources,ensuring that the firm has skilled employees in place,and developing reward systems that align employee behavior with the organization's strategic goals.

Which of the following is true of one-way linkage?

Human Resource Management: Gaining a Competitive Advantage

The Legal Environment: Equal Employment Opportunity and Safety

The Analysis and Design of Work

Human Resource Planning and Recruitment

Selection and Placement

Training

Performance Management

Employee Development

Employee Separation and Retention

Pay Structure Decisions

Recognizing Employee Contributions With Pay

Employee Benefits

Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations

Managing Human Resources Globally

Strategically Managing the Hrm Function

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