Question 1

A manager who initiates change to take advantage of targeted opportunities, such as expanding into a new geographic region, is making a __________ change.
A)proactive
B)turnover
C)reactive
D)reflective

Accepted Answer

A proactive change is one that is initiated by a manager in order to take advantage of an opportunity or to anticipate and prepare for potential future needs or challenges. This type of change is typically planned and deliberate, rather than reactive or reflective.

Question 2

HR managers can establish personal credibility by developing good relationships with people both internal and external to the firm.

Accepted Answer

Developing good relationships with people internal and external to the firm helps HR managers establish personal credibility as it shows that they are knowledgeable, trustworthy, and respected by others. This can lead to improved communication, collaboration, and ultimately, better business outcomes.

Question 3

A firm that has an agreement with a professional employer organization that takes over the firm's HR-related activities and becomes a coemployer of the employees is using employee leasing.

Accepted Answer

Employee leasing is a practice in which a firm enters into an agreement with a professional employer organization (PEO) that takes over the firm's HR-related activities and becomes a coemployer of the employees.

Question 4

Malcom is enthusiastic about his work and is very committed to it. Malcom has a high level of employee engagement.

Accepted Answer

Malcom's enthusiasm and commitment to his work indicate a high level of employee engagement.

Question 5

Pat is in a demographic group that currently accounts for slightly more than half of the American workforce. Pat is most likely female.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pat is in a demographic group that...

Question 6

__________ is closely related to corporate social responsibility.
A)Downsizing
B)Furloughing
C)Sustainability
D)Offshoring

Accepted Answer

Sustainability is closely related to corporate social responsibility as it encompasses a company's efforts towards minimizing their negative impact on the environment, society, and economy while maximizing their positive impact. It involves considering the long-term effects of business decisions and actions and being accountable for them.

Question 7

By 2050, Hispanics are projected to make up about one-half of the U.S. labor force.

Accepted Answer

As of the latest projections, Hispanics are expected to make up a significant portion of the U.S. labor force by 2050, but not one-half. The actual projection is closer to one-third or slightly more, depending on the source and assumptions about immigration and birth rates.

Question 8

When external forces have already affected an organization's performance, the strategic changes made by the organization to combat those forces are said to be
A)proactive.
B)intentional.
C)reactive.
D)negative.

Accepted Answer

When an organization makes strategic changes in response to external forces that have already affected its performance, it is said to be reactive. This means that the organization is reacting to a problem that has already occurred, rather than proactively seeking out and addressing potential challenges. While reactive changes can be effective in addressing immediate issues, they may not be as successful in the long-term since they are not based on a comprehensive understanding of the organization's strengths, weaknesses, and potential challenges.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a competitive challenge within the human resources management framework?
A)Changes in the marketplace
B)Globalization
C)Technology
D)Employee rights

Accepted Answer

Employee rights are not a competitive challenge within the human resources management framework, but rather an HR concern that needs to be addressed and fulfilled by organizations. The other options, changes in the marketplace, globalization, and technology, all pose competitive challenges as they require organizations to adapt in order to remain competitive and successful in their respective industries.

Question 10

Offshoring is also referred to as
A)global staffing.
B)strategic staffing.
C)global sourcing.
D)employees leasing.

Accepted Answer

Offshoring is also referred to as global sourcing, as it involves moving business functions or processes to an overseas location to take advantage of lower costs or other benefits. Global staffing and strategic staffing refer to the process of recruiting and deploying workers from different countries, while employee leasing typically involves hiring workers through a third-party provider.

Question 11

Organizational culture refers to the shared values, beliefs, and assumptions people in an organization have.

Accepted Answer

Organizational culture encompasses the common values, beliefs, and assumptions that influence how people within an organization think, act, and interact with each other and external stakeholders. It defines the norms, expectations, and customs that shape organizational behavior and affect organizational performance.

Question 12

A firm monitored its employees' emails and Internet use while on the job. That firm is in violation of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986.

Accepted Answer

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 allows employers to monitor their employees' emails and Internet use on company-provided equipment while on the job. However, some states may have additional privacy laws that employers must follow.

Question 13

Employees today are less likely to define their personal success only in terms of financial gain.

Accepted Answer

Many employees today prioritize factors such as work-life balance, personal fulfillment, and social responsibility in addition to financial gain when defining their personal success.

Question 14

HR policies are generally proposed by the senior executives of an organization and then submitted to the HR managers, who actually issue them.
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Accepted Answer

HR policies are typically developed by HR managers in collaboration with senior executives and other stakeholders to ensure they align with the organization's goals, legal requirements, and best practices, before being issued and implemented.

Question 15

The U.S. Department of Education has found that less than half of all high school seniors in the U.S. are able to handle basic math involving fractions, decimals, and simple algebra.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. According to a study conducted by the U.S. Department of Education, less than half (approximately 48%) of high school seniors are proficient in math skills, including fractions, decimals, and simple algebra.

Question 16

The __________ was the first major trade agreement of the twentieth century to establish rules and guidelines for global commerce.
A)North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
B)General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
C)Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA)
D)Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

Accepted Answer

The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was signed in 1947 and was the first major trade agreement of the twentieth century to establish rules and guidelines for global commerce. It aimed to reduce barriers to international trade by lowering tariffs and other trade restrictions among participating countries.

Question 17

A firm that offers employees options such as flexible hours, job sharing, and telecommuting is engaging in family-friendly practices.

Accepted Answer

Family-friendly practices refer to offering employees options that help them balance work and family, such as flexible hours, job sharing, and telecommuting.

Question 18

Which of the following is a human resource issue that firms have to balance because of globalization?
A)Training foreign managers abroad
B)Gauging the knowledge and skill base of workers
C)Figuring out how to best hire and train workers
D)All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

Globalization has brought challenges for firms in terms of human resource management. Training foreign managers abroad is one of the challenges that firms face when operating globally. They have to invest in training foreign managers to ensure that they have the knowledge and skills to run operations in the foreign market. Gauging the knowledge and skill level of workers is also a challenge because workers from different regions have different qualifications and standards. Figuring out how to best hire and train workers is another challenge because firms have to understand the cultural and legal environment of each country they operate in. Therefore, all of these are human resource issues that firms have to balance because of globalization.

Question 19

One of the responsibilities of HR managers is to provide strategic advice and counsel to supervisors.

Accepted Answer

HR managers are expected to provide guidance and support to supervisors to help them make strategic decisions related to talent management, employee relations, and other HR related issues.

Question 20

One of the first steps in choosing an HRIS is for the HR personnel to
A)evaluate the most time-consuming tasks.
B)examine the user-friendliness of the software.
C)calculate the cost savings in using an HRIS.
D)calculate the time required to train the HR staff.

Accepted Answer

Evaluating the most time-consuming tasks is important because the HRIS should address those tasks and streamline them, thereby saving time and increasing efficiency. Examining user-friendliness, calculating cost savings, and training time are also important factors in choosing an HRIS, but evaluating time-consuming tasks should be the first step.

Quiz 1: The Rewards and Challenges of Human Resources Management

A manager who initiates change to take advantage of targeted opportunities, such as expanding into a new geographic region, is making a __________ change.

HR managers can establish personal credibility by developing good relationships with people both internal and external to the firm.

A firm that has an agreement with a professional employer organization that takes over the firm's HR-related activities and becomes a coemployer of the employees is using employee leasing.

Malcom is enthusiastic about his work and is very committed to it. Malcom has a high level of employee engagement.

Pat is in a demographic group that currently accounts for slightly more than half of the American workforce. Pat is most likely female.

__________ is closely related to corporate social responsibility.

By 2050, Hispanics are projected to make up about one-half of the U.S. labor force.

When external forces have already affected an organization's performance, the strategic changes made by the organization to combat those forces are said to be

Which of the following is NOT a competitive challenge within the human resources management framework?

Offshoring is also referred to as

Organizational culture refers to the shared values, beliefs, and assumptions people in an organization have.

A firm monitored its employees' emails and Internet use while on the job. That firm is in violation of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986.

Employees today are less likely to define their personal success only in terms of financial gain.

HR policies are generally proposed by the senior executives of an organization and then submitted to the HR managers, who actually issue them. ​

The U.S. Department of Education has found that less than half of all high school seniors in the U.S. are able to handle basic math involving fractions, decimals, and simple algebra.

The __________ was the first major trade agreement of the twentieth century to establish rules and guidelines for global commerce.

A firm that offers employees options such as flexible hours, job sharing, and telecommuting is engaging in family-friendly practices.

Which of the following is a human resource issue that firms have to balance because of globalization?

One of the responsibilities of HR managers is to provide strategic advice and counsel to supervisors.

One of the first steps in choosing an HRIS is for the HR personnel to

HR policies are generally proposed by the senior executives of an organization and then submitted to the HR managers, who actually issue them.