Human Resources Test Flashcards

(9 cards)

1
Q

Whats the purpose of HR

A

Manage people to meet business goals

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Pros and cons of Tall Structures

A

Many layers, narrow span of control, slower communication

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Pros and cons of Flat Structures

A

Few layers, wide span of control, faster communication

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Chain of command

A

Line of authority

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Span of control

A

Number of employees under a manager

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Delegation

A

Passing authority down

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Delayering

A

Removing management layers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Internal (inside a business)

A

Cheaper, faster but limited candidates

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

External (outside)

A

New ideas, bigger pool but more expensive

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly