Question 1

Which form of HR work is being described here? Focusing on meeting strategic aims of a business unit and working closely with its leaders to deliver them.
A) Corporate HR
B) E-HR
C) Operational HR
D) Embedded HR

Accepted Answer

Embedded HR refers to HR professionals who work closely with a specific business unit or department to align HR practices with the unit's strategic objectives.

Question 2

What is being described here? Part of the HR function in an organisation which consists of a team of staff employed to deal with transactional HR issues.
A) Self-service HR
B) Outsourced HR
C) A centre of expertise
D) A shared HR service centre

Accepted Answer

A shared HR service centre is a distinct part of the HR function that handles transactional HR tasks. The staff employed in this team is responsible for tasks related to recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and benefits administration. They work closely with employees and line managers to resolve basic HR queries and perform routine HR tasks.

Question 3

Which of the following 'levels of purpose' does the CIPD place at the top of its pyramid of purposes he HR function to aspire to?
A) Continuously improving core people processes
B) Seeking competitive advantage through shaping the organisation's culture and people capabilities
C) Actively seeking out growth opportunities
D) Ensuring the business is able to deliver its business strategy

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

Which of the following is not typically a reason for outsourcing HR activities?
A) Cost savings
B) Quality enhancement
C) Confidentiality
D) Efficiency

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality is actually a reason for keeping HR activities in-house. Outsourcing HR activities can lead to potential breaches of confidentiality, as sensitive employee information may be shared with the vendor handling the outsourcing. Cost savings, quality enhancement, and efficiency are all commonly cited reasons for outsourcing HR activities.

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of the HR roles proposed by Ulrich and Brockbank (2008)?
A) Administrative expert
B) Human capital developer
C) Employee advocate
D) Strategic partner

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not one...

Question 6

Which three forms of 'savvyness' were recently identified by CIPD as being central to insight-led HR?
A) Business, culture and context
B) Business, organisation and context
C) People, culture and organisation
D) People, organisation and context

Accepted Answer

According to the CIPD, the three forms of 'savvyness' central to insight-led HR are business, organization, and context. Option A includes culture instead of organization and Option C includes people instead of business. Option D includes people and context but misses out on organization. Therefore, Option B is the correct answer.

Quiz 24: Managing the Human Resource Function

Which form of HR work is being described here? Focusing on meeting strategic aims of a business unit and working closely with its leaders to deliver them.

What is being described here? Part of the HR function in an organisation which consists of a team of staff employed to deal with transactional HR issues.

Which of the following 'levels of purpose' does the CIPD place at the top of its pyramid of purposes he HR function to aspire to?

Which of the following is not typically a reason for outsourcing HR activities?

Which of the following is not one of the HR roles proposed by Ulrich and Brockbank (2008) ?

Which three forms of 'savvyness' were recently identified by CIPD as being central to insight-led HR?