Deck 1: Strategic Importance of Human Resource Management

Question 1

Andrew was excited to be hired as the Human Resources Manager for Uptodate Inc., a large firm in his hometown. On his second week at his new job, he was invited to join in a meeting with the Senior Administrative team to discuss the potential expansion of the business into a new product area. In this meeting, Andrew was asked to input into the discussion by indicating the potential effects on the firm's human resources. He was ready for this question!
As the discussion continued, it became evident that the Senior Administrative team had not considered the major forces facing a Canadian organization today. Although Andrew was very familiar with the population and workforce in the community, he needed time to determine whether they would be of sufficient number, skill set, and productivity level to meet the expansion needs of Uptodate Inc. If not, Andrew would have to consider other options to source Uptodate Inc.'s future employee needs. As he left the meeting, he was excited about doing the research necessary to bring to the next Senior Administrative team meeting next week.


-Increasingly top managers,such as the Senior Administrative team at Uptodate Inc,are recognizing that long-term organizational success depends upon an organization's

A)infrastructure
B)human resources
C)investment strategy
D)environment
E)rules and policies

Answer 1

human resources

Question 2

Andrew was excited to be hired as the Human Resources Manager for Uptodate Inc., a large firm in his hometown. On his second week at his new job, he was invited to join in a meeting with the Senior Administrative team to discuss the potential expansion of the business into a new product area. In this meeting, Andrew was asked to input into the discussion by indicating the potential effects on the firm's human resources. He was ready for this question!
As the discussion continued, it became evident that the Senior Administrative team had not considered the major forces facing a Canadian organization today. Although Andrew was very familiar with the population and workforce in the community, he needed time to determine whether they would be of sufficient number, skill set, and productivity level to meet the expansion needs of Uptodate Inc. If not, Andrew would have to consider other options to source Uptodate Inc.'s future employee needs. As he left the meeting, he was excited about doing the research necessary to bring to the next Senior Administrative team meeting next week.


-In continuing to develop his role as Human Resource Manager at Uptodate Inc. ,to be successful,Andrew must display the following competencies EXCEPT

A)a mastery of Uptodate's business
B)a mastery of human resource management tools
C)an intimate knowledge of Uptodate's financial procedures
D)a superior ability to direct and manage change
E)high personal credibility

Answer 2

an intimate knowledge of Uptodate's financial procedures

Question 3

Krista is exploring the opportunities that technological forces can provide to her organization.She has been hearing comments from her staff that she is old fashioned,and out of touch with the benefits of technology and how it can be used to improve the work-life balance of employees.
Krista's staff would be interested in the application of all of the following uses of technological forces to improve their work-life balance EXCEPT

A)automation
B)knowledge management
C)telecommuting
D)flexible work design
E)information sharing

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Andrew was excited to be hired as the Human Resources Manager for Uptodate Inc., a large firm in his hometown. On his second week at his new job, he was invited to join in a meeting with the Senior Administrative team to discuss the potential expansion of the business into a new product area. In this meeting, Andrew was asked to input into the discussion by indicating the potential effects on the firm's human resources. He was ready for this question!
As the discussion continued, it became evident that the Senior Administrative team had not considered the major forces facing a Canadian organization today. Although Andrew was very familiar with the population and workforce in the community, he needed time to determine whether they would be of sufficient number, skill set, and productivity level to meet the expansion needs of Uptodate Inc. If not, Andrew would have to consider other options to source Uptodate Inc.'s future employee needs. As he left the meeting, he was excited about doing the research necessary to bring to the next Senior Administrative team meeting next week.


-In considering the number and skill set of available people (potential employees)in his hometown,Andrew is evaluating the ______________ of the community.

A)economic forces
B)cultural forces
C)demographic forces
D)legal forces
E)technological forces

Question 5

Andrew was excited to be hired as the Human Resources Manager for Uptodate Inc., a large firm in his hometown. On his second week at his new job, he was invited to join in a meeting with the Senior Administrative team to discuss the potential expansion of the business into a new product area. In this meeting, Andrew was asked to input into the discussion by indicating the potential effects on the firm's human resources. He was ready for this question!
As the discussion continued, it became evident that the Senior Administrative team had not considered the major forces facing a Canadian organization today. Although Andrew was very familiar with the population and workforce in the community, he needed time to determine whether they would be of sufficient number, skill set, and productivity level to meet the expansion needs of Uptodate Inc. If not, Andrew would have to consider other options to source Uptodate Inc.'s future employee needs. As he left the meeting, he was excited about doing the research necessary to bring to the next Senior Administrative team meeting next week.


-Specifically related to the expansion decisions facing Uptodate Inc. ,Andrew has __________ within the organization.

A)line authority
B)functional authority
C)empowered authority
D)staff authority
E)technical authority

Question 6

Andrew was excited to be hired as the Human Resources Manager for Uptodate Inc., a large firm in his hometown. On his second week at his new job, he was invited to join in a meeting with the Senior Administrative team to discuss the potential expansion of the business into a new product area. In this meeting, Andrew was asked to input into the discussion by indicating the potential effects on the firm's human resources. He was ready for this question!
As the discussion continued, it became evident that the Senior Administrative team had not considered the major forces facing a Canadian organization today. Although Andrew was very familiar with the population and workforce in the community, he needed time to determine whether they would be of sufficient number, skill set, and productivity level to meet the expansion needs of Uptodate Inc. If not, Andrew would have to consider other options to source Uptodate Inc.'s future employee needs. As he left the meeting, he was excited about doing the research necessary to bring to the next Senior Administrative team meeting next week.


-Uptodate Inc.could be considered an organization that practices

A)human resource management
B)proactive human resource management
C)reactive human resource management
D)personnel management
E)human relations management

Question 7

Andrew was excited to be hired as the Human Resources Manager for Uptodate Inc., a large firm in his hometown. On his second week at his new job, he was invited to join in a meeting with the Senior Administrative team to discuss the potential expansion of the business into a new product area. In this meeting, Andrew was asked to input into the discussion by indicating the potential effects on the firm's human resources. He was ready for this question!
As the discussion continued, it became evident that the Senior Administrative team had not considered the major forces facing a Canadian organization today. Although Andrew was very familiar with the population and workforce in the community, he needed time to determine whether they would be of sufficient number, skill set, and productivity level to meet the expansion needs of Uptodate Inc. If not, Andrew would have to consider other options to source Uptodate Inc.'s future employee needs. As he left the meeting, he was excited about doing the research necessary to bring to the next Senior Administrative team meeting next week.


-Which of the following is NOT one of the major external forces facing Canadian organizations today

A)economic forces
B)demographic forces
C)cultural forces
D)technological forces
E)transportation forces

Question 8

Andrew was excited to be hired as the Human Resources Manager for Uptodate Inc., a large firm in his hometown. On his second week at his new job, he was invited to join in a meeting with the Senior Administrative team to discuss the potential expansion of the business into a new product area. In this meeting, Andrew was asked to input into the discussion by indicating the potential effects on the firm's human resources. He was ready for this question!
As the discussion continued, it became evident that the Senior Administrative team had not considered the major forces facing a Canadian organization today. Although Andrew was very familiar with the population and workforce in the community, he needed time to determine whether they would be of sufficient number, skill set, and productivity level to meet the expansion needs of Uptodate Inc. If not, Andrew would have to consider other options to source Uptodate Inc.'s future employee needs. As he left the meeting, he was excited about doing the research necessary to bring to the next Senior Administrative team meeting next week.


-If Andrew is unable to find the appropriate complement of people to hire in his hometown that will meet the needs of the expansion being discussed,which of the following is NOT an option to suggest to Uptodate Inc.to meet their potential human resource needs?

A)use contingent workers
B)increase reliance on part-time workers
C)hire contract workers
D)outsourcing
E)outplacement

Question 9

Krista is exploring the opportunities that technological forces can provide to her organization. She has been hearing comments from her staff that she is old fashioned, and out of touch with the benefits of technology and how it can be used to improve the work-life balance of employees.

-Benefits of automation of operations include all of the following EXCEPT

A)increased predictability and reliability in operations
B)higher standards of quality
C)increased flexibility in operations
D)union attitudes toward mechanization
E)speed in operations

Question 10

Andrew was excited to be hired as the Human Resources Manager for Uptodate Inc., a large firm in his hometown. On his second week at his new job, he was invited to join in a meeting with the Senior Administrative team to discuss the potential expansion of the business into a new product area. In this meeting, Andrew was asked to input into the discussion by indicating the potential effects on the firm's human resources. He was ready for this question!
As the discussion continued, it became evident that the Senior Administrative team had not considered the major forces facing a Canadian organization today. Although Andrew was very familiar with the population and workforce in the community, he needed time to determine whether they would be of sufficient number, skill set, and productivity level to meet the expansion needs of Uptodate Inc. If not, Andrew would have to consider other options to source Uptodate Inc.'s future employee needs. As he left the meeting, he was excited about doing the research necessary to bring to the next Senior Administrative team meeting next week.


-In considering the productivity level of the people (potential employees)in his hometown,Andrew is evaluating the ______________ of the community.

A)economic forces
B)demographic forces
C)cultural forces
D)legal forces
E)technological forces