Question 1

When developing performance appraisals,a firm needs to make strategic HR choices concerning:

Accepted Answer

A)  how appraisal data will be used in job descriptions. 
B)  training programs for employees with substandard job performance. 
C)  which kind of appraisal system (customized or general) will work best for the organization. 
D)  how to maintain the privacy of managers and employees while collecting data regarding their job performance. 
A)  how appraisal data will be used in job descriptions. 
B)  training programs for employees with substandard job performance. 
C)  which kind of appraisal system (customized or general) will work best for the organization. 
D)  how to maintain the privacy of managers and employees while collecting data regarding their job performance.

Question 2

Reverse brain drain refers to the trend of foreigners applying for visas to work in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Tony works in the finance department as an accounting clerk.He keeps a time card and receives extra pay for any overtime he works.Tony is most likely a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  exempt line employee. 
B)  nonexempt staff employee. 
C)  exempt staff employee. 
D)  nonexempt line employee. 
A)  exempt line employee. 
B)  nonexempt staff employee. 
C)  exempt staff employee. 
D)  nonexempt line employee.

Question 4

The primary role of HR is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  alleviate the personnel management responsibility from managers. 
B)  develop technical expertise for effective recruiting. 
C)  support and help managers perform their jobs. 
D)  conduct all performance evaluations. 
A)  alleviate the personnel management responsibility from managers. 
B)  develop technical expertise for effective recruiting. 
C)  support and help managers perform their jobs. 
D)  conduct all performance evaluations.

Question 5

Prospector strategies are characterized by broad job classes,variable pay,and informal hiring processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Knott's Construction builds one house every month.Mr.Knotts and Scott perform all the structural work themselves while they subcontract the plumbing and electrical work.This subcontracting is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  restructuring. 
B)  recruiting. 
C)  egalitarianism. 
D)  outsourcing. 
A)  restructuring. 
B)  recruiting. 
C)  egalitarianism. 
D)  outsourcing.

Question 7

According to studies,99.8% of small businesses in the U.S.have fewer than 100 employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Working on his HR strategic plan,Jose is thinking about whether to recommend specific job descriptions or broad job classes,and detailed or loose work planning.Jose is considering the HR strategic choice related to:

Accepted Answer

A)  performance appraisals. 
B)  staffing. 
C)  work flows. 
D)  employee separations. 
A)  performance appraisals. 
B)  staffing. 
C)  work flows. 
D)  employee separations.

Question 9

TQM programs are designed to improve the quality of the processes used to produce products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A reduction in a company's workforce to improve its bottom line is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A reduction in a company's workforce to...

Question 11

Which of the following is a true statement about the contribution of an HR strategy to an organization's performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Firm performance decreases when too much overlap occurs with strategic planning. 
B)  Firm performance decreases if HR strategy focuses too much on distinct competencies. 
C)  Firm performance increases if department HR strategies are independent of each other. 
D)  Firm performance increases when HR strategy matches unique organizational features. 
A)  Firm performance decreases when too much overlap occurs with strategic planning. 
B)  Firm performance decreases if HR strategy focuses too much on distinct competencies. 
C)  Firm performance increases if department HR strategies are independent of each other. 
D)  Firm performance increases when HR strategy matches unique organizational features.

Question 12

The manufacturing sector is now growing more rapidly than the service sector in the U.S.economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Candles,Inc.is currently evaluating the ________ the firm gives its employees,including stock options,benefit packages,and raises based on performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  development 
B)  compensation 
C)  bonuses 
D)  salary 
A)  development 
B)  compensation 
C)  bonuses 
D)  salary

Question 14

Organizational restructuring over the past two decades has primarily led to firms with:

Accepted Answer

A)  more managers and fewer laborers as automation eliminates lower-level jobs. 
B)  fewer people between the CEO and the lowest-ranking worker. 
C)  fewer self-managed work teams. 
D)  more mid-level managers. 
A)  more managers and fewer laborers as automation eliminates lower-level jobs. 
B)  fewer people between the CEO and the lowest-ranking worker. 
C)  fewer self-managed work teams. 
D)  more mid-level managers.

Question 15

Additional Case 1.2
As the manager of HR of an old, established company, you are leading the management team in a strategic planning session. During the planning session, managers are being forced to think about the future, see the likely changes in the marketplace, and make plans to use company resources to enhance their competitive edge.
-Refer to Additional Case 1.2.If this firm chooses to also address its employee and labor relations,it should most likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  review its policy on union avoidance or support. 
B)  develop policies to protect employee interests. 
C)  decentralize union policy formation. 
D)  promote exclusively from within. 
A)  review its policy on union avoidance or support. 
B)  develop policies to protect employee interests. 
C)  decentralize union policy formation. 
D)  promote exclusively from within.

Question 16

In order to stimulate critical thinking,the strategic HR planning process should most likely be:

Accepted Answer

A)  focused on day-to-day management issues. 
B)  structured and specific. 
C)  linked to corporate social responsibility. 
D)  ongoing and flexible. 
A)  focused on day-to-day management issues. 
B)  structured and specific. 
C)  linked to corporate social responsibility. 
D)  ongoing and flexible.

Question 17

Studies show that 90% of all small businesses fail within their first three years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Training employees helps control an organization's costs and improve efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How have technology advancements changed HRM? Discuss how these advancements allow HR managers to support line managers more effectively.

Accepted Answer

Technology has increased the need for gr

Question 20

Which of the following is a strategic HR issue related to staffing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Imposing a hiring freeze to avoid laying off workers 
B)  Developing an appraisal system for work teams 
C)  Empowering supervisors to make hiring decisions 
D)  Providing continuing support to terminated workers 
A)  Imposing a hiring freeze to avoid laying off workers 
B)  Developing an appraisal system for work teams 
C)  Empowering supervisors to make hiring decisions 
D)  Providing continuing support to terminated workers

When developing performance appraisals,a firm needs to make strategic HR choices concerning:

Reverse brain drain refers to the trend of foreigners applying for visas to work in the United States.

Tony works in the finance department as an accounting clerk.He keeps a time card and receives extra pay for any overtime he works.Tony is most likely a(n):

The primary role of HR is to:

Prospector strategies are characterized by broad job classes,variable pay,and informal hiring processes.

Knott's Construction builds one house every month.Mr.Knotts and Scott perform all the structural work themselves while they subcontract the plumbing and electrical work.This subcontracting is an example of:

According to studies,99.8% of small businesses in the U.S.have fewer than 100 employees.

Working on his HR strategic plan,Jose is thinking about whether to recommend specific job descriptions or broad job classes,and detailed or loose work planning.Jose is considering the HR strategic choice related to:

TQM programs are designed to improve the quality of the processes used to produce products.

A reduction in a company's workforce to improve its bottom line is referred to as ________.

Which of the following is a true statement about the contribution of an HR strategy to an organization's performance?

The manufacturing sector is now growing more rapidly than the service sector in the U.S.economy.

Candles,Inc.is currently evaluating the ________ the firm gives its employees,including stock options,benefit packages,and raises based on performance.

Organizational restructuring over the past two decades has primarily led to firms with:

In order to stimulate critical thinking,the strategic HR planning process should most likely be:

Studies show that 90% of all small businesses fail within their first three years.

Training employees helps control an organization's costs and improve efficiency.

How have technology advancements changed HRM? Discuss how these advancements allow HR managers to support line managers more effectively.

Which of the following is a strategic HR issue related to staffing?

Managing Work Flows and Conducting Job Analysis

Understanding Equal Opportunity and the Legal Environment

Managing Diversity

Recruiting and Selecting Employees

Managing Employee Separations, Downsizing, and Outplacement

Appraising and Managing Performance

Training the Workforce

Developing Careers

Managing Compensation

Rewarding Performance

Designing and Administering Benefits

Developing Employee Relations

Respecting Employee Rights and Managing Discipline

Working With Organized Labor

Managing Workplace Safety and Health

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Exam 1: Meeting Present and Emerging Strategic Human Resource Challenges

When developing performance appraisals,a firm needs to make strategic HR choices concerning:

Reverse brain drain refers to the trend of foreigners applying for visas to work in the United States.

Tony works in the finance department as an accounting clerk.He keeps a time card and receives extra pay for any overtime he works.Tony is most likely a(n):

The primary role of HR is to:

Prospector strategies are characterized by broad job classes,variable pay,and informal hiring processes.

Knott's Construction builds one house every month.Mr.Knotts and Scott perform all the structural work themselves while they subcontract the plumbing and electrical work.This subcontracting is an example of:

According to studies,99.8% of small businesses in the U.S.have fewer than 100 employees.

Working on his HR strategic plan,Jose is thinking about whether to recommend specific job descriptions or broad job classes,and detailed or loose work planning.Jose is considering the HR strategic choice related to:

TQM programs are designed to improve the quality of the processes used to produce products.

A reduction in a company's workforce to improve its bottom line is referred to as ________.

Which of the following is a true statement about the contribution of an HR strategy to an organization's performance?

The manufacturing sector is now growing more rapidly than the service sector in the U.S.economy.

Candles,Inc.is currently evaluating the ________ the firm gives its employees,including stock options,benefit packages,and raises based on performance.

Organizational restructuring over the past two decades has primarily led to firms with:

In order to stimulate critical thinking,the strategic HR planning process should most likely be:

Studies show that 90% of all small businesses fail within their first three years.

Training employees helps control an organization's costs and improve efficiency.

How have technology advancements changed HRM? Discuss how these advancements allow HR managers to support line managers more effectively.

Which of the following is a strategic HR issue related to staffing?

Managing Work Flows and Conducting Job Analysis

Understanding Equal Opportunity and the Legal Environment

Managing Diversity

Recruiting and Selecting Employees

Managing Employee Separations, Downsizing, and Outplacement

Appraising and Managing Performance

Training the Workforce

Developing Careers

Managing Compensation

Rewarding Performance

Designing and Administering Benefits

Developing Employee Relations

Respecting Employee Rights and Managing Discipline

Working With Organized Labor

Managing Workplace Safety and Health

International HRM Challenge

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