Question 1

Underemployed workers present a challenge for human resources managers.These are people who are working beyond their capabilities.

Accepted Answer

Underemployed workers are people who are working below their capabilities, not beyond their capabilities.

Question 2

Today's workers place a lower priority on leisure time than they did in the past.

Accepted Answer

According to various studies and surveys, today's workers actually prioritize leisure time more than previous generations. This shift is partly due to a greater emphasis on work-life balance and the recognition that downtime is important for overall well-being and productivity.

Question 3

According to the Thinking Green box,"Green Eggs and Green Ham",contemporary firms do not see a cost benefit to providing healthy snacks for employees.
Companies find that a healthy workforce saves money on insurance premiums.A physically fit workforce is usually a more productive workforce.The leftovers from healthier,greener foods can be used for compost.

Accepted Answer

The statement in the Thinking Green box suggests that contemporary firms do not see a cost benefit to providing healthy snacks for employees, which implies that they do not recognize the potential cost savings associated with a healthy workforce. However, the rest of the statement provides evidence to the contrary, indicating that companies do benefit from promoting healthy eating habits among employees. Therefore, the statement is false.

Question 4

Today's workers have an increased demand for benefits tailored to their individual needs.

Accepted Answer

With changing lifestyles and priorities, today's workers are looking for benefits that can be customized to suit their individual needs. Employers are recognizing this and offering more flexible benefit packages to attract and retain talent.

Question 5

The human resource manager's job is easier today than it was in the past because a growing percentage of the work force is highly educated and well-prepared for jobs in the contemporary business environment.

Accepted Answer

This statement is not entirely accurate. While more people may have higher levels of education, human resource managers still face challenges related to diversity, compensation, performance management, and other complex issues in the modern business world.

Question 6

The reason industries such as robotics and biotechnology have grown rapidly in recent years is that the United States has a surplus of highly educated and experienced workers available for employment in these fields.

Accepted Answer

The reason for the rapid growth of industries such as robotics and biotechnology is not solely due to the surplus of highly educated and experienced workers, but also due to advancements in technology, research, and funding. While the availability of a skilled workforce may play a role, it is not the sole reason for the growth of these industries.

Question 7

Today,human resource management is viewed as a clerical function of keeping personnel records and processing payroll.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Today, human resource management is viewed as a vital strategic function that involves attracting, selecting, developing, and retaining a talented workforce. It also includes managing employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, and ensuring legal compliance.

Question 8

One challenge faced by today's human resource managers is the fact that workers overseas often work for lower wages and are subject to fewer laws and regulations.

Accepted Answer

This is a commonly cited challenge faced by human resource managers in today's globalized economy. Workers in countries with lower labor costs and fewer regulations can create competition for companies seeking to hire talent while also maintaining profit margins. It also raises ethical questions about fair labor practices and social responsibility.

Question 9

The appropriate term for employees whose skills and knowledge go beyond their current work environment and work responsibilities are underemployed workers.

Accepted Answer

This is correct. Employees who possess skills and knowledge that exceed the demands of their current work environment are considered underemployed workers.

Question 10

One of the challenges facing today's human resource managers is a shift in the age distribution of the labor force,including aging baby boomers,many of whom are deferring retirement.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true, as many baby boomers are choosing to continue working past traditional retirement age, which presents challenges for human resource managers in terms of managing a multi-generational workforce and addressing issues related to age diversity in the workplace.

Question 11

The growing importance of human resource issues has led most firms to expect only its human resource specialists to tackle HR issues.
Human resource management has become so important that it is now a function of all managers.Most human resource functions are shared by professional human resource managers and other managers.

Accepted Answer

The growing importance of human resource issues has led most firms to expect all managers to tackle HR issues, not just human resource specialists.

Question 12

According to the Thinking Green box titled,"Green Eggs and Green Ham",your firm stands to benefit more by encouraging employees to eat healthier.
Companies such as Google have started offering only a healthy assortment of fruit,vegetables,and grains in their employee cafeteria.They find that a fitter employee is also a more productive employee,and the company benefits with reduced insurance premiums.

Accepted Answer

The passage states that companies like Google have found that promoting healthy eating habits leads to more productive employees and reduced insurance premiums, indicating that a fitter workforce is beneficial for the company.

Question 13

Human resource management is receiving increased attention because the shift from traditional manufacturing industries to service and high-tech manufacturing industries requires workers to have more technical job skills.

Accepted Answer

As service and high-tech manufacturing industries require more technical job skills, human resource management is receiving increased attention to manage the workforce efficiently and effectively.

Question 14

Today's workers tend to be very loyal,as evidenced by declining turnover rates in most industries.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Turnover rates have actually been increasing in recent years, particularly among younger workers who are more likely to switch jobs for better opportunities or career advancement. Additionally, the rise of the gig economy and more flexible work arrangements have made loyalty to one employer less of a priority for many workers.

Question 15

Very few experienced employees have skill and knowledge that is considered a higher level than what they use at their jobs.
Managers are challenged to utilize workers whose skill and knowledge are superior to what they actually use at work.The term that we use to describe this group of employees is underemployed workers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Very few experienced employees have skill and...

Question 16

Recruiting is relatively easy today because qualified labor is so plentiful.

Accepted Answer

Recruiting is not necessarily easy today because while there may be a large quantity of potential candidates, finding those who are truly qualified and a good fit for a particular position can still be challenging. Additionally, certain industries or geographic locations may still struggle to find enough qualified candidates.

Question 17

Human Resources Management is the process of deciding the number and types of people your business needs,and then,recruiting,selecting,developing,motivating,evaluating,compensating,and scheduling employees to achieve organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Human Resources Management involves a range of activities related to managing the people who work within an organization, with the ultimate aim of achieving the organization's goals. These activities include recruiting, selecting, developing, motivating, evaluating, compensating, and scheduling employees.

Question 18

It is challenging for HR managers to deal with a declining economy that results in a short-term preference for part-time and/or temporary employees;and,a trend to outsource jobs,even though there are skilled employees who are willing to work.
Today's HR managers are faced with a declining economy where cost-saving measures such as hiring part-time and/or temporary employees have become a short-term solution.Due to the fact that employees in developing nations are willing to work for lower wages,companies have elected to outsource many jobs.

Accepted Answer

The statement presents challenges faced by HR managers in a declining economy, where cost-saving measures such as hiring part-time or temporary employees have become a short-term solution, and outsourcing jobs to developing nations is prevalent.

Question 19

Contemporary firms such as Google who care about their employees also care about what their employees eat,as well as what is offered in the company cafeteria.
According to the Thinking Green box titled,"Green Eggs and Green Ham",there are cost benefits associated with making certain that your employees stay fit.Stocking an assortment of healthy choices of food in the company cafeteria shows employees that the firm cares about the employee beyond the work that they provide the company.In the long run,by being proactive in the types of foods that employees eat during the workday,the firm expects to increase overall productivity.

Accepted Answer

The passage states that contemporary firms like Google care about what their employees eat and offer healthy food choices in the cafeteria to show that they care about their employees beyond work. This also leads to cost benefits and increased productivity in the long run. Therefore, the statement "there are cost benefits associated with making certain that your employees stay fit" is true, and the answer is A.

Question 20

The human resource function has become so critical that it is now a concern of all managers.

Accepted Answer

As organizations recognize the importance of human resources in achieving their objectives, the responsibility for managing employees has shifted from the HR department to line managers across the organization. This makes the human resource function a concern of all managers.

Quiz 11: Human Resource Management: Finding and Keeping the Best Employees