Chapter 8 Flashcards
What is the primary goal of human resource management?
A) To manage the company’s financial resources
B) To ensure that the organization attracts, retains, and effectively uses human talent
C) To oversee the company’s investment portfolio
D) To handle the organization’s technological needs
b
What is the role of recruitment in human resource management?
A) To terminate underperforming employees
B) To select vendors for the company
C) To identify and attract qualified candidates
D) To manage employee benefits only
c
What is a common method of employee development?
A) Decreasing compensation over time
B) Mandatory retirement programs
C) Training and professional education
D) Reducing workforce diversity
c
How do performance appraisals benefit an organization?
A) They help reduce the number of employees
B) They provide feedback and facilitate better performance through goal setting
C) They are only used for determining disciplinary actions
D) They serve no real purpose and are a formality
b
What is the importance of compensation and benefits in HRM?
A) They have no impact on employee motivation
B) They help attract and retain qualified staff
C) They are necessary only for top management
D) They are mandated by international laws
b
Why are labor relations significant in HRM?
A) They only deal with legal compliance
B) They manage the relationship between management and the workforce, often in unionized contexts
C) They are unrelated to employee satisfaction
D) They focus solely on executive recruitment
b
What role does diversity play in human resource management?
A) It is discouraged as it complicates organizational culture
B) It enhances creativity, problem-solving, and competitiveness
C) It is only a legal requirement and has no practical benefits
D) It increases operational costs and is generally avoided
b
What is the significance of strategic human resource planning?
A) It involves random selection of candidates to fill positions
B) It aligns the organization’s human resource capabilities with its strategic objectives
C) It is focused only on short-term operational needs
D) It is not influenced by external business trends
b
What does outsourcing in HRM refer to?
A) Moving all HR activities to foreign countries
B) Hiring temporary workers for all positions
C) Contracting external organizations to perform specific HR functions
D) Completely eliminating the HR department
c
How do benefits like health insurance and retirement plans affect employee loyalty?
A) They have no effect on loyalty
B) They tend to decrease loyalty
C) They can increase employee commitment and reduce turnover
D) They are less effective than high salaries
c
Which is not a core function of human resource management?
A) Recruiting and selecting employees.
B) Setting organizational financial goals.
C) Training and developing employees.
D) Managing employee benefits and compensation.
b
What best describes ‘workforce diversity’?
A) A strategy to reduce the overall number of employees.
B) The similarities in age, cultural background, and physical abilities among employees.
C) The inclusion of individuals from various backgrounds and cultures.
D) The management of only the most talented employees.
c
Which is not typically included in the employee selection process?
A) Interviewing
B) Skills testing
C) Retirement planning
D) Background checks
c
What does ‘employee orientation’ primarily aim to do?
A) Assess the skills of new hires.
B) Introduce new hires to the organization’s culture and policies.
C) Provide ongoing training for career development.
D) Determine the appropriate compensation for new employees.
b
In terms of labor relations, ‘collective bargaining’ does not typically involve:
A) Negotiations on wage rates.
B) Discussions about workplace safety.
C) Planning the organization’s marketing strategies.
D) Decisions on employee benefits.
c
