Question 1

The process of determining each employee's pay is called a ____.

Accepted Answer

Payroll run is the process of determining each employee's pay, which includes calculating their salary or wages based on hours worked, deductions, benefits, and taxes. Weekly round-up, cash-out, and remunerations session are not the commonly used terms in payroll processing.

Question 2

____ are skills or abilities associated with a position,while ____ are skills or abilities associated with a specific employee.

Accepted Answer

Requirements are skills or abilities associated with a position, while qualifications are skills or abilities associated with a specific employee.

Question 3

The SAP ERP system evaluates the input data to payroll and notes any discrepancies in a(n)____.

Accepted Answer

The SAP ERP system notes any discrepancies in an error log which can be reviewed and analyzed for further action. A payroll report is a summary of all payroll transactions and does not necessarily highlight discrepancies. A discrepancy list and off-target list are not commonly used terms in payroll processing.

Question 4

Succession planning should be performed on every employee in the company.

Accepted Answer

A succession plan outlines the strategy for replacing key employees when they leave the company or move to another position within the company.The success of a company depends in large part on the skills,abilities,and experience of its management team.

Question 5

What is probably the most important function of a human resources department?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

The parts of an employee's pay that is comprised of base pay,bonuses,gratuities,overtime,sick pay ,and vacation allowances are known as ____.

Accepted Answer

Remuneration elements refer to the various components that make up an employee's pay, including base pay, bonuses, gratuities, overtime, sick pay, and vacation allowances. Payroll run refers to the process of calculating and disbursing employee pay. Statutory deductions are mandatory deductions from an employee's pay, such as taxes and social security contributions. Voluntary deductions are optional deductions, such as contributions to a retirement savings plan or health insurance premiums.

Question 7

What is the name of the group of candidates selected to be interviewed by Fitter Snacker for a particular position? For example,assume 20 applicants applied and only three were selected to be interviewed.

Accepted Answer

The term used to describe a group of candidates selected to be interviewed for a particular position is "short list." The other options, "select group" and "final three," are not commonly used terms in this context, and "applicants" is too broad of a term that could refer to all 20 individuals who applied.

Question 8

What is a plan for replacing key employees called?

Accepted Answer

A plan for replacing key employees is commonly referred to as a succession plan. This plan outlines the steps to be taken when a key employee resigns or is unable to continue in their role, including identifying potential replacements and providing training and development opportunities for them. A duty roster is simply a schedule of duties for employees, and a replacement circular is not a commonly used term in this context. A reincarnation study is not relevant to this topic.

Question 9

Employee turnover is strongly tied to effective communications from human resources.

Accepted Answer

Employee turnover is strongly tied to job satisfaction and compensation.

Question 10

Ensuring that these tasks are accomplished and that valid human resources-related information is communicated throughout the organization requires a system that effectively controls the flow of information.

Accepted Answer

To ensure that human resources-related tasks are completed and information is communicated effectively, a system is necessary to control the flow of information throughout the organization. Without such a system, there is a risk that important information could be lost or misunderstood, leading to errors, delays, and other complications. Therefore, it is important for organizations to establish clear channels of communication and implement processes that facilitate the sharing of relevant information among staff, managers, and other stakeholders.

Question 11

The tasks associated with managing a company's workforce is now known as ____.

Accepted Answer

"Human capital" refers to the skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by a company's workforce. Managing this valuable resource is a critical aspect of running a successful business, and so "human capital management" (also sometimes referred to as "talent management") has become a key area of focus for many organizations. While options B, C, and D might also be involved in managing a workforce, they are not as comprehensive or accurate as A.

Question 12

The job of managing salary and benefits provided to each employee and confirming that the proper benefits are disbursed to new and current employees falls under the ____ department.

Accepted Answer

The job of managing salary and benefits provided to each employee and confirming the proper benefits are disbursed to new and current employees falls under the Human Resources department. This department is responsible for hiring and training employees, managing employee benefits and payroll, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations.

Question 13

SAP's ERP helps the administration of employees taking time off under a government act that allows compensation for family and medical problems.This act,passed in 1993,is the ____.

Accepted Answer

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a government act that was passed in 1993. SAP's ERP helps in the administration of employees taking time off under this act, which allows compensation for family and medical problems. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A (FIA), option B (QOTA), and option D (PROBA) are not related to the topic mentioned in the question.

Question 14

To record employee working times,SAP ERP uses ____.

Accepted Answer

SAP ERP uses CATS (cross application time sheets) to record employee working times. CATS is a time recording tool that is integrated with various SAP ERP modules and allows employees to enter their time worked on different projects or tasks. This information is then used for cost accounting, resource planning, and payroll processing within the SAP system.

Question 15

SAP ERP provides an Organization and Staffing Plan tool that is used to define a company's ____ and the positions within the organizational structure as a whole.

Accepted Answer

The Organization and Staffing Plan tool within SAP ERP is used to define and structure a company's management hierarchy and the positions within it. Therefore, the best choice would be A) management structure.

Question 16

The responsibilities of an HR department include manufacturing goods and purchasing raw materials.

Accepted Answer

The responsibilities of an HR department typically involve managing employee relations, recruitment, benefits administration, training and development, and compliance with labor laws and regulations. They are not directly involved in manufacturing or purchasing raw materials.

Question 17

The tasks associated with managing a company's workforce is now known as human capital management or HCM.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Human capital management refers to the strategic approach of managing an organization's employees to enhance their value and potential to the company. It includes various tasks such as recruiting, training, performance management, and compensation.

Question 18

What is the source of Fitter Snacker's problems with Human Resources?

Accepted Answer

Fitter Snacker's problems with Human Resources stem from inaccurate, out-of-date, and inconsistent information, which collectively contribute to inefficiencies and potential errors in HR processes.

Question 19

An outgrowth of the ____ is that companies must account for the expected costs that occur as a result of long-term incentives such as the exercising of stock options.

Accepted Answer

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires companies to follow stricter accounting and reporting guidelines, including accounting for the expected costs of long-term incentives like stock options.

Question 20

Which functional part of the organization communicates changes in salaries,benefits,and policies to employees?

Accepted Answer

Human Resources is responsible for managing employee affairs and communicating changes in salaries, benefits, and policies to employees. They are also responsible for hiring, training, and development of employees in the organization. Sales and marketing are responsible for selling the products and services of the organization, supply chain management is responsible for managing the supply chain of the organization, and accounting and finance are responsible for managing the financial transactions of the organization.

Quiz 6: Human Resources Processes With Erp