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Introduction To Human Resource Management

This document provides an introduction to human resource management. It covers the basic functions of management including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. It also discusses human resource management topics such as recruiting, compensation, benefits management, and the different models for organizing an HR department including embedded teams, centers of expertise, and shared services. Key terms discussed include human capital, talent analytics, and evidence-based HR.

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Introduction To Human Resource Management

This document provides an introduction to human resource management. It covers the basic functions of management including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. It also discusses human resource management topics such as recruiting, compensation, benefits management, and the different models for organizing an HR department including embedded teams, centers of expertise, and shared services. Key terms discussed include human capital, talent analytics, and evidence-based HR.

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Introduction to Human Resource Management

The basic functions of the management process include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

A) Planning
B) Organizing
C) Outsourcing
D) Leading

Which one of the following is the person responsible for accomplishing an organization's goals by managing the efforts
of the organization's people?

A) Manager
B) Entrepreneur
C) Generalist
D) Marketer

Which function of the management process requires a manager to establish goals and standards and to develop rules
and procedures?

A) Planning
B) Organizing
C) Staffing
D) Leading

Consuela, a manager, delegates the authority for a project to Lee, her subordinate. Consuela is most likely involved in
which function of the management process?

A) Staffing
B) Organizing
C) Motivating
D) Leading

When managers use metrics to assess performance and then develop strategies for corrective action, they are
performing the ________ function of the management process.

A) Planning
B) Leading
C) Controlling
D) Organizing
In the management process, which one of the following is an activity associated with the leading function?

A) Motivating subordinates
B) Setting performance standards
C) Training new employees
D) Developing procedures

Personnel activities associated with human resource management most likely include all of the following EXCEPT
________.

A) Orienting and training new employees


B) Appraising employee performance
C) Building employee commitment
D) Developing customer relationships

A line manager's human resource responsibilities most likely include all of the following EXCEPT

A) Maintaining department morale


B) Controlling labor costs
C) Protecting employees' health
D) Marketing new products and services

Yuki works at a position in his organization where he maintains contacts within the local community and travels to
search for qualified job applicants. Yuki's position is best described as ________.

A) Recruiter
B) Manager
C) Labor relations specialist
D) Job analyst

Human resource managers generally exert ________ within the human resources department and ________ outside the
human resources department.

A) Line authority; staff authority


B) Staff authority; line authority
C) Functional authority; line authority
D) Staff authority; implied authority
Wilmer works in the HR department and is in charge of developing the plans for how people are paid and how the
employee benefits program is run. Wilmer is most likely holding the position of ________.

A) Training specialist
B) Recruiter
C) Compensation manager
D) Job analyst

An HR generalist at Wilson Manufacturing has been assigned to the sales department to provide HR management
assistance as needed. Which of the following best describes the structure of the HR services provided at Wilson
Manufacturing?

A) Shared HR teams
B) Embedded HR teams
C) Centers of expertise
D) Corporate HR teams

Which organization of the human resource function involves dedicated HR members that assist top management in
issues such as developing the personnel aspects of the company's long term strategic plan?

A) Embedded HR teams
B) Corporate HR teams
C) Centers of expertise
D) Shared services

What term refers to the knowledge, skills, and abilities of a firm's workers?

A) Human resources
B) Human capital
C) Intangible assets
D) Contingent personnel

What is the term for workforces like those at the company Uber, where freelancers and independent contractors work
when they can, on what they want to work on, and when the company needs them?

A) Telecommuters
B) Human capital
C) Job analysts
D) On demand workers
The recent trend where in some occupations (such as high tech) unemployment rates are low, while in others
unemployment rates are still very high and recruiters in many companies can't find candidates, while in others there's a
wealth of candidates is called ________.

A) Talent analytics
B) Globalization
C) Unbalanced labor force
D) Human capital

Which one of the following best exemplifies recent trends in technology that are affecting human resource
management?

A) Listing open positions on Monster.com, Careerbuilder.com, and similar websites.


B) The use of gaming features to enhance training and performance appraisal
C) Allowing workers to telecommute
D) Providing employees with laptops or tablets so they can work offsite

Evidence based human resource management relies on all of the following types of evidence EXCEPT ________.

A) Scientific rigor
B) Existing data
C) Research studies
D) Qualitative opinions

In small organizations, line managers frequently handle all personnel duties without the assistance of a human resource
staff.

True or False?

What are the two distinct functions carried out by human resource managers?

Line function and staff function

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