Human Resource

Daniel, the director of operations, strongly believes that human resource management (HRM) is critical to the success of organizations. Melissa, the CFO of the organization, opposes Daniel's view because she thinks HRM is an unnecessary expense for the company. Which of the following statements weakens Melissa's belief?

HRM is highly substitutable and interchangeable.

HRM is easily available for all companies to utilize.

HRM helps an organization imitate human resources at a high-performing competitor.

HRM ensures that persons with high levels of the needed skills and knowledge are easily found.

HRM is indispensable for building a competitive advantage.

Ryan filed a lawsuit against his previous employer because he was fired without warning. Which of the following events most likely compelled Ryan to file the lawsuit?

He was not promoted to the new position that was initially promised to him.

He was asked to move to a different department within the same company.

Ryan was asked to take a pay cut to keep his job.

Ryan was fired from the company without prior notice.

Ryan was forced to serve his probationary period of three months before leaving the company.

Nicole, an employee at Neo Corp., develops and distributes newsletters that announce upcoming events in the company. Which of the following human resource management (HRM) practices is being performed by Nicole?

Reese, the human resource (HR) manager at Axis Inc., clearly understands how individuals join the firm, get used to its values, and reach various positions within the company. She is also aware of the organizational structure and suggests measures to modify the structure in order to attain the firm's goals. This indicates that Reese is a _____.

Which of the following is responsible for the shift in the job trend, from the use of narrowly defined jobs to the use of broadly defined jobs in organizations?

Emphasis on innovation and quality

Increased demand for low skilled workers

Increased focus on simplifying jobs

Lack of competition

Reduced use of team-based projects

Which of the following best describes evidence-based HR?

It is the exclusive use of statistical models for planning, forecasting, and other related HR activities

It refers to establishing overlapping performance goals and desired outcomes during performance management

It refers to demonstrating that human resource practices have a positive influence on a company's profits or key stakeholders

It is the process of ensuring that employees' activities and outputs match an organization's goals

It is the organization-wide planned effort to enable employees to learn job-related knowledge, rather than teamwork or communication skills

Jarvis, a manager at Carmile Inc., is rigid with his employees and does not allow them to voice their opinions or criticisms about their superiors. On the other hand, Michelle, another manager at the same firm, encourages her subordinates to communicate with her openly. Which of the following statements argues in favor of Michelle's practice over that of Jarvis's practice?

It enables her to keep a tab on the grapevine communication in the company

It engages the employees to express constructive criticisms and opinions

It reduces the possibility of any whistle blowers in the company

It enhances the chances of more employees being promoted

It curbs the privacy and confidential requirements of an employee

Some of the employees of RVZ Services were unhappy with their supervisor's comments and remarks. They felt that they were unduly being discriminated against by the supervisor. They turned to the HR department for help. Addressing such problems is a part of the HR function of:

Which of the following is true of ethics in human resource management (HRM)?

Evidence shows that HRM practices are invariably ethical

The general public has a positive perception of the ethical conduct of U.S. businesses

HR managers must view employees as having basic rights

Most managers have a positive perception of the ethical conduct of U.S. businesses

Most people believe that individuals apply values they hold in their personal lives to their professional activities

Identify the correct statement regarding companies that are ethical and successful.

They are solely concerned about the benefits of the company while making business decisions

The owners most often assume responsibility for the actions of the company rather than the employees

They are less concerned about the interests of the people involved in the business

Their main aim is to maximize profits in all their transactions

They have a sense of purpose and vision that the employees value and use in their day-to-day work

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