Question 1

Which of the following statements describes the result of restricting the number of high-skilled workers that can be admitted to the United States from other countries?
A) It has reduced the need for high-skilled workers.
B) It has increased the profit of companies needing high-skilled workers.
C) It has made it difficult to hire enough high-skilled workers.
D) It has reduced the salaries of high-skilled workers.

Accepted Answer

By restricting the number of high-skilled workers, it becomes difficult for companies to find and hire enough high-skilled workers, which can lead to a shortage of skilled labor.

Question 2

Which of the following is a difference between a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and PeopleSoft?
A) PeopleSoft used the Cloud while an HRIS used a vendor's data center.
B) PeopleSoft did not allow human resource units to run its own reports whereas an HRIS allowed it.
C) An HRIS was run on support from IT people while PeopleSoft did not require any support from IT.
D) An HRIS used the Cloud while PeopleSoft used a vendor's data center.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Which of the following is true about a Human Resource Information System?
A) It issoftware that allowed human resources to run its own reports and make changes without help from IT.
B) It issoftware that runs in a vendor's data center or on the Cloud and it allows self-service.
C) It issoftware that runs only on the Cloud and allows self-service.
D) It issoftware that did payroll, kept track of employees, and ran reports for human resource managers with support from IT.

Accepted Answer

A Human Resource Information System (HRIS) is software that is designed to help HR professionals manage and organize employee data. This typically includes features such as payroll processing, employee tracking, and report generation. While modern HRIS may include self-service capabilities, they still require support from IT to set up and maintain. Therefore, option D is the most accurate description of an HRIS.

Question 4

Which of the following is the difference between a Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)?
A) An HRIS uses a vendor's data center, while SaaS uses the Cloud.
B) An HRIS uses the Cloud, while SaaS uses a vendor's data center.
C) SaaS requires support from IT, while an HRIS allows self-service.
D) SaaS allows self-service, while an HRIS requires support from IT.

Accepted Answer

SaaS typically allows users to access and manage software applications over the internet with minimal IT support, while traditional HRIS systems often require more IT involvement for setup and maintenance.

Question 5

In the context of social media, the disclosure of which of the following is most likely to be considered a risk by employers?
A) Policy changes
B) Customer lists
C) Competitive service details
D) Operational changes

Accepted Answer

Customer lists are often considered a valuable and confidential asset by employers, and their disclosure on social media may lead to a breach of privacy or even legal action. Policy changes, operational changes, and competitive service details may also have implications for the company, but are less likely to be seen as a direct risk to the employer's interests.

Question 6

Donna, a human resources manager at Loch Inc., is moving from a strategic role in the human resources department to an operational role. Which of the following best describes the change in Donna'srole?
A) Moving from helping define the strategy to manage human capital to serving as a "champion" of employee concerns
B) Moving from helping define the strategy to manage human capital to processing legal paperwork
C) Moving from processing legal paperwork to helping define the strategy to manage human capital
D) Moving from serving as a "champion" of employee concerns to processing legal paperwork

Accepted Answer

Moving from a strategic role to an operational role typically involves a shift from helping define the strategy to manage human capital to serving as a "champion" of employee concerns and implementing HR policies and procedures on a day-to-day basis. Processing legal paperwork would likely be a more administrative or transactional role, which is not necessarily reflective of an operational HR role.

Question 7

Which of the following is true of PeopleSoft?
A) It issoftware that runs in a vendor's data center or on the Cloud and it allows self-service.
B) It issoftware that allowed human resources to run its own support and make changes without help from IT.
C) It issoftware that runs only on the Cloud and allows self-service.
D) It issoftware that kept track of employees for human resource managers with support from IT.

Accepted Answer

PeopleSoft is software that allowed human resources to run its own support and make changes without help from IT. It is a human resource management system (HRMS) that helps HR managers keep track of employees, manage benefits, payroll, and other HR-related tasks. It was designed to empower HR teams to manage their own operations without requiring assistance from the IT department.

Question 8

Which of the following isa key challenge in overseas locations?
A) Expatriates
B) Equipment
C) Banking
D) Talent acquisition

Accepted Answer

Talent acquisition can be a key challenge in overseas locations as it may be difficult to find individuals with the necessary skills and experience, or to attract and retain top talent due to cultural differences, language barriers, or other factors. Expatriates, equipment, and banking can also present challenges, but may not be as fundamental to the success of international operations as having the right people in place.

Question 9

Raul, a U.S. citizen, works in Mexico for an organization headquartered in the United States. Which of the following statements is true of Raul?
A) He is adestination consultant.
B) He is a local vendor.
C) He works in the company's headquarters.
D) He is an expatriate.

Accepted Answer

Raul is a U.S. citizen working in Mexico for an organization headquartered in the United States, which makes him an expatriate.

Question 10

A(n) _____can help an employee of a corporation make decisions about moving to a worksite in another country.
A) expatriate
B) talent advisor
C) destination consultant
D) coworker

Accepted Answer

A destination consultant is specifically trained to give advice and support to individuals or employees who are relocating to a new country or location for work, and can provide valuable information about things like housing, schools, and cost of living. Expatriates are employees who are living and working in a country other than their country of origin, but may not necessarily be trained to provide advice on relocation decisions. Talent advisors are employees who focus on developing strategies for talent acquisition and retention within a company, but may not have expertise in relocation. Coworkers are colleagues within the same company, but may not have the expertise or training to advise on relocation decisions.

Question 11

A(n) _____ is a citizen of one country working in a second country and employed by an organization headquartered in the first country.
A) host-country national
B) expatriate
C) third-country national
D) independent contractor

Accepted Answer

An expatriate is a citizen of one country working in a second country and employed by an organization headquartered in the first country. Host-country nationals are citizens of the country where the work is being performed, and third-country nationals are citizens of a country other than the home or host country. Independent contractors are self-employed individuals who provide services to a company, but are not employees of the company.

Question 12

Which of the following identifies a challenge faced by overseas locations when dealing with a merger?
A) Currency conversion
B) Succession planning
C) Adequate equipment
D) Manufacturing costs

Accepted Answer

Succession planning can be a challenge for overseas locations when dealing with a merger because of differences in cultural and legal practices, as well as language barriers. It may be difficult for the acquirer to identify key employees who can continue to drive the business forward, and to ensure that they are adequately compensated and motivated to stay with the company after the merger. Other challenges such as currency conversion, adequate equipment, and manufacturing costs may also be a factor, but they are not specific to overseas locations and can affect any merger.

Question 13

Pipes, a Canadian company that installs plumbing in commercial buildings, wants to open an office in a second location. However, like many companies in Canada, Pipes has not had enoughpeople apply for jobs as_____.
A) managers
B) artists
C) executives
D) tradespersons

Accepted Answer

The sentence indicates that Pipes installs plumbing in commercial buildings, which is a trade profession. Therefore, the best choice is D) tradespersons.

Question 14

Which of the following is true of Software-as-a-Service?
A) It issoftware that runs in a vendor's data center or on the Cloud and it allows self-service.
B) It issoftware that allowed the human resource unit to run its own support and make changes with help from IT.
C) It issoftware that runs only on the Cloud and allows self-service.
D) It issoftware that kept track of employees and ran reports for human resource managers with support from IT.

Accepted Answer

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is software that runs in a vendor's data center or on the Cloud and allows self-service. It is accessed through the internet and users can subscribe to it on a pay-per-use or subscription basis. Option A accurately describes SaaS.

Question 15

Which of the following is true of the common challenges for global human resource?
A) Companies feel that it is easier to be locally flexible as they expand.
B) Executives always feel that their companies are good at transferring lessons from one country to another.
C) Sharing the cost of distant centers decreases the expense of local operations.
D) Emerging market opportunities expose companies to unfamiliar risks that may be difficult to analyze.

Accepted Answer

Emerging market opportunities can expose companies to unfamiliar risks that they may not know how to analyze. This makes it a common challenge for global human resources. The other options are not true for common challenges.

Question 16

Jane, a citizen of the country of Aria, works in the country of Polia for an organization headquartered in Aria. Which of the following best describes Jane?
A) She is a destination consultant.
B) She is a local vendor.
C) She works in the company's headquarters.
D) She is an expatriate.

Accepted Answer

Jane is working in a country other than her home country and is employed by an organization headquartered in her home country, making her an expatriate.

Question 17

Sunny, a human resources executive at FlyHi Inc., is moving from a strategic role in the human resources department to an administrative role. Which of the following best describes the change in Sunny's role?
A) Moving from processing legal paperwork to serving as a "champion" of employee concerns
B) Moving from serving as a "champion" of employee concerns to helping define the strategy to manage human capital
C) Moving from helping define the strategy to manage human capital to serving as a "champion" of employee concerns
D) Moving from helping define the strategy to manage human capital to processing legal paperwork

Accepted Answer

Moving from a strategic role in human resources to an administrative role typically involves a decrease in responsibility for defining strategy and a greater focus on operational tasks such as processing legal paperwork. Choice A describes a move in the opposite direction, while choice B describes a move to a more strategic role than Sunny's current position. Choice C describes Sunny's original role at FlyHi Inc.

Question 18

Which of the following is an advantage of hiring Millennials?
A) Committed employees
B) No training needed
C) Entitled
D) Wider span of control

Accepted Answer

Millennial employees have been found to be highly committed to their work and often prioritize job satisfaction over salary. They are also known to possess strong teamwork and collaboration skills, making them valuable assets to any company. However, options B and C are incorrect as all employees require some form of training and not all millennials fit the entitled stereotype. Option D is also incorrect as the span of control refers to the number of employees a manager can effectively supervise, and not the benefits of hiring millennials.

Question 19

Mike, a human resources executive at Oyster Studios, is moving from an operational role in the human resources department to an administrative role. Which of the following best describes the change in Mike'srole?
A) Moving from processing legal paperwork to serving as a "champion" of employee concerns
B) Moving from serving as a "champion" of employee concerns to helping define the strategy to manage human capital
C) Moving from processing legal paperwork to helping define the strategy to manage human capital
D) Moving from serving as a "champion" of employee concerns to processing legal paperwork

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Which of the following is a disadvantage of an aging workforce in economically developed countries?
A) Having to provide retirement benefits
B) Having to decrease the span of control
C) Having to provide flexible work arrangements
D) Having to replace experience and talent

Accepted Answer

An aging workforce means that experienced and talented employees will eventually retire, leading to a loss of valuable knowledge and skills. This can be a disadvantage for companies that rely on experienced workers to drive innovation and productivity. In contrast, options A, B, and C can also be disadvantages for companies, but they are not specifically related to the aging workforce.

Quiz 1: Human Resource Management in Organizations

Which of the following statements describes the result of restricting the number of high-skilled workers that can be admitted to the United States from other countries?

Which of the following is a difference between a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and PeopleSoft?

Which of the following is true about a Human Resource Information System?

Which of the following is the difference between a Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) ?

In the context of social media, the disclosure of which of the following is most likely to be considered a risk by employers?

Donna, a human resources manager at Loch Inc., is moving from a strategic role in the human resources department to an operational role. Which of the following best describes the change in Donna'srole?

Which of the following is true of PeopleSoft?

Which of the following isa key challenge in overseas locations?

Raul, a U.S. citizen, works in Mexico for an organization headquartered in the United States. Which of the following statements is true of Raul?

A(n) _____can help an employee of a corporation make decisions about moving to a worksite in another country.

A(n) _____ is a citizen of one country working in a second country and employed by an organization headquartered in the first country.

Which of the following identifies a challenge faced by overseas locations when dealing with a merger?

Pipes, a Canadian company that installs plumbing in commercial buildings, wants to open an office in a second location. However, like many companies in Canada, Pipes has not had enoughpeople apply for jobs as_____.

Which of the following is true of Software-as-a-Service?

Which of the following is true of the common challenges for global human resource?

Jane, a citizen of the country of Aria, works in the country of Polia for an organization headquartered in Aria. Which of the following best describes Jane?

Sunny, a human resources executive at FlyHi Inc., is moving from a strategic role in the human resources department to an administrative role. Which of the following best describes the change in Sunny's role?

Which of the following is an advantage of hiring Millennials?

Mike, a human resources executive at Oyster Studios, is moving from an operational role in the human resources department to an administrative role. Which of the following best describes the change in Mike'srole?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of an aging workforce in economically developed countries?