Test Bank for Human Resource Management, 14th Edition by R. Wayne Mondy

Chapter 1 Human Resource Management: An Overview 1) The utilization of individuals to achieve organizational objectives is known as ________. A) human resource leadership B) human resource management C) human resource staffing D) human resource planning Answer: B Explanation: B) Human resource management (HRM) is the utilization of individuals to achieve organizational objectives. Basically, all managers get things done through the efforts of others. Difficulty: Easy Skill: Concept AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Obj.: 1 2) HR professionals only work with ________. A) other HR professionals B) only HR specialists C) all managers throughout the company D) every person who has applied for employment Answer: C Explanation: C) Human resource management (HRM) is the use of individuals to achieve organizational objectives. Basically, all managers get things done through the efforts of others. Consequently, managers at every level must concern themselves with HRM. Individuals dealing with human resource matters face a multitude of challenges, ranging from a constantly changing workforce to ever-present government regulations, a technological revolution, and the economy of the United States and the world. Furthermore, global competition has forced both large and small organizations to be more conscious of costs and productivity. Because of the critical nature of human resource issues, these matters must receive major attention from upper management. Difficulty: Easy Skill: Concept AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Obj.: 1 2 study material Education, Inc. 3) Human resource management (HRM) is the utilization of individuals to achieve organizational objectives. Answer: TRUE Explanation: Human resource management (HRM) is the utilization of individuals to achieve organizational objectives. Basically, all managers get things done through the efforts of others. Consequently, managers at every level must concern themselves with HRM. Difficulty: Easy Skill: Concept AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Obj.: 1 4) Global competition is rarely relevant to the work of HR professionals. Answer: FALSE Explanation: Global competition has forced both large and small organizations to be more conscious of costs and productivity. Because of the critical nature of human resource issues, these matters must receive major attention from upper management. Difficulty: Easy Skill: Concept AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Obj.: 1 5) What is human resource management? What are the six functional areas of HRM? Answer: Human resource management (HRM) is the utilization of individuals to achieve organizational objectives. Basically, all managers get things done through the efforts of others. Consequently, managers at every level must concern themselves with HRM. Six functional areas are associated with effective HRM: staffing, HR development, performance management, compensation, safety and health, and employee and labor relations. Difficulty: Easy Skill: Concept AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Obj.: 1, 2 3 Passing Grades Education, Inc. 6) What is the staffing function of HRM? Identify and discuss what staffing involves. Answer: Staffing is the process through which an organization ensures that it always has the proper number of employees with the appropriate skills in the right jobs, at the right time, to achieve organizational objectives. Staffing involves the following activities: job analysis, human resource planning, recruitment, and selection. Job analysis is the systematic process of determining the skills, duties, and knowledge required for performing jobs in an organization. It affects virtually every aspect of HRM. Human resource planning is the systematic process of matching the internal and external supply of people with job openings anticipated in the organization over a specified period. The data provided set the stage for other HR actions. Recruitment is the process of attracting applicants on a timely basis, in sufficient numbers, and with appropriate qualifications. Selection is the process of choosing the individual best suited for the job and organization from a pool of applicants. Difficulty: Challenging Skill: Synthesis AACSB: Analytical thinking Learning Obj.: 1, 2 7) Avid Technology, Inc. was recently included on Fortune's list of 100 best companies. Which HR function will most significantly be affected by this achievement? A) performance appraisal B) safety and health C) recruitment D) research Answer: C Explanation: C) Achieving acknowledgment by an external source is a good way for a brand to be recognized. Being listed on Fortune's list of 100 best companies will most likely assist in the company's recruitment and retention programs. Difficulty: Moderate Skill: Concept AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Obj.: 2 8) Lauren is an HR manager at a marketing firm. Which of the following functions is LEAST likely to be an aspect of Lauren's job? A) staffing B) employee safety C) product testing D) employee and labor relations Answer: C Explanation: C) Six functional areas are associated with effective HRM: staffing, HR development, performance management, compensation, safety and health, and employee and labor relations. Difficulty: Easy Skill: Concept AACSB: Application of knowledge Learning Obj.: 2