Question 1

The management philosophy based on the belief that attitudes and feelings of workers are important and deserve more attention is known as

Accepted Answer

The human relations movement emphasizes the importance of the attitudes and feelings of workers and the role they play in achieving organizational goals. It recognizes the social and psychological needs of employees and promotes methods to improve their job satisfaction and motivation. This approach is different from scientific management which focuses on improving efficiency and productivity through standardization and control.

Question 2

Technological advances have

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Technological advances have made it easier to outsource operational HR activities, such as payroll processing and benefits administration, to third-party vendors or even offshore locations. This has become a common practice among many organizations looking to reduce costs and focus on their core business functions.

Question 3

The characteristics of the workforce are known as

Accepted Answer

Workforce characteristics are commonly referred to as demographics, which include factors such as age, gender, ethnicity, education level, and other relevant characteristics of a population. Therefore, the most appropriate choice is E. Organizational climate, population trends, diversity, and unionization are related topics but do not directly refer to the characteristics of the workforce.

Question 4

Any attribute that humans are likely to use to tell themselves "that person is different from me," including factors such as race,gender,age,values,and cultural norms,is known as

Accepted Answer

The term "diversity" encompasses all of the attributes listed in the question, including race, gender, age, values, and cultural norms, that contribute to differences among individuals or groups. Diversity recognizes that everyone is unique and that individual differences should be celebrated and valued.

Question 5

The tendency of firms to extend their sales or manufacturing to new markets abroad is known as

Accepted Answer

Globalization refers to the tendency of firms to extend their sales or manufacturing to new markets abroad. Cultural diversity, international marketing, and product diversification are relevant concepts but do not fully encompass the idea of firms expanding internationally. Domestication is not a relevant term in this context.

Question 6

You are the HR generalist of a national railway.Which employment legislation would you refer to when it comes to employee relations issues within the organization?

Accepted Answer

As a national railway, the organization falls under federal jurisdiction and would therefore refer to federal employment legislation for any employee relations issues.

Question 7

Which of the following apply to employers and employees across Canada?

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The answer of Which of the following apply to employers...

Question 8

In the early 1900s,personnel administration,as it was called then

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The answer of In the early 1900s,personnel administration,as it was...

Question 9

Which of the following activities was part of the traditional role of personnel management in the early 1900s?

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The answer of Which of the following activities was part...

Question 10

If you were the HR advisor of a company where the majority of the workforce consisted of employees born before 1965,what initiatives would you recommend providing to keep the group challenged?

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The answer of If you were the HR advisor of...

Question 11

Canadians who are functionally illiterate are

Accepted Answer

The question states that functionally illiterate Canadians are "exacting a toll on organizations' productivity levels." This indicates that they are in the workforce and their lack of literacy skills is affecting the efficiency of their organizations. Therefore, choices A, B, C, and D are not the best choices.

Question 12

Baby boomers

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Baby boomers were born between 1946 and 1965, following World War II.

Question 13

The second phase of personnel management arrived in the 1930s with

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The answer of The second phase of personnel management arrived...

Question 14

Questions concerning ________ are at the core of a growing controversy brought about by new information technologies.

Accepted Answer

The question refers to a controversy brought about by new information technologies. Data control, accuracy, right to privacy, and ethics are all key issues that have emerged with the widespread use of such technologies. The other options mentioned are not central to the controversy.

Question 15

The third major phase in personnel management was a direct result of

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The answer of The third major phase in personnel management...

Question 16

Gen Xers

Accepted Answer

Gen Xers were born between 1965 and 1980.

Question 17

If you were the HR advisor of a company where the majority of the workforce consisted of employees born after 1980,what initiatives would you recommend providing to keep the group challenged?

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you were the HR advisor of...

Question 18

Management practices in the late 1800s and early 1900s emphasized

Accepted Answer

Management practices during the late 1800s and early 1900s were largely focused on improving efficiency and productivity. This led to the adoption of practices such as scientific management, which emphasized task simplification and performance-based pay. Self-management and empowerment were not emphasized during this time period, and workplace harmony was not a primary focus as long as tasks were being completed efficiently. Higher wages were not a primary focus either, as companies sought to keep labor costs as low as possible.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

According to the article, Canada's workforce is among the most ethnically diverse in the world.

Question 20

The globalization of markets and manufacturing has vastly increased

Accepted Answer

The globalization of markets and manufacturing has led to increased international competition. As companies now have access to a larger pool of consumers and suppliers, they must compete on a global scale to remain relevant and profitable. This competition can lead to lower prices for consumers but also puts pressure on companies to innovate and improve their products and services to remain competitive.

Quiz 1: The Strategic Role of Human Resources Management

The management philosophy based on the belief that attitudes and feelings of workers are important and deserve more attention is known as

Technological advances have

The characteristics of the workforce are known as

Any attribute that humans are likely to use to tell themselves "that person is different from me," including factors such as race,gender,age,values,and cultural norms,is known as

The tendency of firms to extend their sales or manufacturing to new markets abroad is known as

You are the HR generalist of a national railway.Which employment legislation would you refer to when it comes to employee relations issues within the organization?

Which of the following apply to employers and employees across Canada?

In the early 1900s,personnel administration,as it was called then

Which of the following activities was part of the traditional role of personnel management in the early 1900s?

If you were the HR advisor of a company where the majority of the workforce consisted of employees born before 1965,what initiatives would you recommend providing to keep the group challenged?

Canadians who are functionally illiterate are

Baby boomers

The second phase of personnel management arrived in the 1930s with

Questions concerning ________ are at the core of a growing controversy brought about by new information technologies.

The third major phase in personnel management was a direct result of

Gen Xers

If you were the HR advisor of a company where the majority of the workforce consisted of employees born after 1980,what initiatives would you recommend providing to keep the group challenged?

Management practices in the late 1800s and early 1900s emphasized

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

The globalization of markets and manufacturing has vastly increased