Question 1

Vinita, the Vice-President of Human Resources at ABC Products, starts her staff meeting with, "The work process engineering we implemented last year was a good start.We need to overhaul four of the other production areas within the next 18 months.What do you think are reasonable goals and objectives, based on last year's work?" She is performing the management function of

Accepted Answer

Vinita is engaging in planning by setting future objectives and determining what actions should be taken to achieve those objectives, based on past experiences.

Question 2

The Maintenance Function includes all of these activities EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The maintenance function in an organization focuses on retaining employees and ensuring their well-being, not increasing employee turnover. Increasing turnover would be counterproductive to the goals of maintenance activities, which include maintaining a safe working environment, establishing effective communication, creating family-friendly benefits, and building a strong culture.

Question 3

Salima accepted an overseas assignment from her employer, however, after 30 days, she and her family were not happy.This most likely occurred because HR failed to:

Accepted Answer

Involving the entire family in the relocation and orientation process is crucial for a smooth transition to a new country. Failure to do so can lead to dissatisfaction and unhappiness, as the family may not be fully prepared for the cultural and lifestyle changes that come with moving overseas.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true about people analytics?

Accepted Answer

People analytics has been rapidly adopted by many businesses due to its potential to improve hiring, retention, and overall organizational performance, contradicting the statement that businesses have been slow to adopt the technology.

Question 5

Mary as a manager is focused on the primary management function that consists of establishing organizational goals.Mary is focused on which of these functions?

Accepted Answer

Planning is the primary management function that involves establishing organizational goals and deciding how to accomplish them. It sets the direction for the organization.

Question 6

Albert, a VP for Human Resources, is evaluating the extent to which the hiring and employment practices in his organization are in compliance with federal and state laws.Which type of external influences that impact HRM is Albert is considering?

Accepted Answer

Albert is considering laws and regulations as he evaluates the compliance of hiring and employment practices with federal and state laws. This is a direct consideration of the legal framework that governs HRM activities.

Question 7

Kai, a human resources manager in a service organization, has re-evaluated and updated all job descriptions to make sure that they are aligned with organizational strategy.This is an example of which function of HRM?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kai, a human resources manager in a...

Question 8

All of the following are within the primary HRM functions EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Setting production standards is typically a function of operations management rather than human resource management (HRM). HRM focuses on activities related to the workforce, such as hiring, training, and ensuring compliance with employment laws, rather than setting the standards for the production of goods or services.

Question 9

Juan is concerned about how to evaluate whether his HR activities are accomplishing organizational goals.Josh is focused on which of these functions?

Accepted Answer

Controlling involves monitoring and evaluating activities to ensure they are aligned with organizational goals, which is what Juan is concerned about.

Question 10

Tamara is an HRM professional who's primarily involved in the motivation function.As such, she may perform all of these activities EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Health and safety, while important in the overall management of human resources, is more directly related to ensuring a safe working environment rather than motivating employees. Activities like job design, performance appraisals, rewards and compensation, and employee benefits are more directly aimed at motivating employees by addressing their work conditions, recognizing their performance, and providing incentives.

Question 11

Employee relations are part of which primary HRM activity?

Accepted Answer

Employee relations fall under the Maintenance category of HRM activities, which involves keeping employees satisfied and engaged with their work and the organization.

Question 12

As organizational decision makers develop and evaluate strategy, HR assists by doing all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The answer of As organizational decision makers develop and evaluate...

Question 13

Abby is a manager in a toy store.She is screening and evaluating resumes for sales positions in her store.She is very concerned about how to motivate the new worker once they are hired.The primary management function indicated is

Accepted Answer

The primary management function indicated is "leading," as Abby is concerned about motivating the new worker once they are hired, which falls under the leadership aspect of management. Leading involves directing and influencing the behavior of employees to achieve organizational goals.

Question 14

You have been offered a job by a major manufacturer as a campus recruiter for technology positions.Your work will be in which HRM function?

Accepted Answer

Staffing involves activities related to hiring and filling positions within an organization, which includes recruiting candidates for job openings.

Question 15

Emmanuel conducts new employee orientation for a large organization.His work is within which basic HRM function?

Accepted Answer

New employee orientation is a part of the training and development function of HRM, which aims to equip new employees with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their roles effectively.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of human resource professionals?

Accepted Answer

Human resource professionals are responsible for training employees, designing a conducive work environment, managing professional development, and attracting qualified employees. However, closely monitoring employees' personal and family life is not considered a professional responsibility, as it infringes on personal privacy and boundaries.

Question 17

Which of the following statements best describes the role of managers?

Accepted Answer

Managers work with and through other people, allocating resources to achieve organizational goals, encompassing planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.

Question 18

Which of the following is true regarding the Talent Management?

Accepted Answer

Talent Management allows HR to identify characteristics of top-performing employees, which helps in developing strategies to attract, retain, and develop talent effectively.

Question 19

Marty, as a manager, is focused on the primary management function that consists of ensuring that the right people are on the job with appropriate skills, and motivating them to high levels of performance.Marty is focused on which of these functions?

Accepted Answer

Marty is focused on the "Leading" function of management, which involves directing and motivating employees to achieve organizational goals. This includes ensuring the right people are in place and motivating them for high performance.

Question 20

Chris is a human resource professional who is currently working with line managers to reward those employees who are creative and innovative.Chris's work is aligning HR strategy with which organizational strategy?

Accepted Answer

Rewarding creativity and innovation aligns with a product differentiation strategy, as it focuses on developing unique products or services that stand out in the market.

Quiz 1: Functions and Strategy