Human Resource Management
Author: Gary Dessler
17th Edition
,Test Bank For Human Resource Management 17th Edition By Gary
Dessler
Chapter 1—Changing Nature Of Human Resources Management
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which Of The Following Best Defines Human Resources Management?
A. The Use And Coordination Of Human Skills To Ensure The Profitability And Survival Of
Theorganization
B. The Design Of The Organization And Its Systems In Order To Achieve The Goals Of
Theorganization
C. The Supervision, Monitoring, Controlling, And Disciplining Of Employees In Order To
Achieveorganizational Goals
D. The Policies, Practices, And Systems That Influence How Employees Behave, Feel, Andperform
To Attain Organizational Goals
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF:
3
OBJ: 01-1 TOP: Definitional
2. Which Of The Following Is Human Resources (HR) Management Primarily A Function Of?
A. Non-Governmental Organizations
B. Organizations With Any Number Of Employees
C. For-Profit Organizations With More Than 100 Employees
D. Businesses Holding Federal Contracts Over $50 000
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF:
3
OBJ: 01-1 TOP: Conceptual
,3. Which Form Of Management Provides A System Of Policies And Practices Designed To
Influenceemployee Behaviour And Functioning To Support The Goals Of The Company?
A. Personnel Administration
B. Human Resources Management
C. Human Capital Management
D. Strategic Management
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF:
3
OBJ: 01-1 TOP: Definitional
4. How Do Global Forces Affect HR Management?
A. Affected Primarily In The International Outsourcing Of Jobs
B. Affected In Almost All Of Its Functions
C. Unaffected By Global Forces
D. Affected Primarily When The Organization Expands Into Foreign Markets
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF:
3
OBJ: 01-1 TOP: Conceptual
5. Who Is Directly Responsible For Anticipating And Responding To HR Changes In The
Organization?
A. Specialists In HR Strategic Management
B. HR Development Professionals
C. HR Management Information Systems Professionals
D. The CEO And Board Of Directors Of The Organization
, ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF:
3
OBJ: 01-1 TOP: Definitional
6. HR Management Is Responsible For Providing Enough Qualified Individuals To Fill The Jobs In
Theorganization. Through Which Of The Following Means Does It Do So?
A. Employment Equity
B. Staffing
C. Performance Management
D. Strategic HR Management
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF:
5
OBJ: 01-1 TOP: Definitional
7. Diversity And Employment Equity Are Both Tied To A Larger Aspect Of Human Resources
Management.Which Of The Following Are They Functions Of?
A. The Position Of The Company As A Forward-Thinking Employer
B. The Values Of Unionized Workplaces As Opposed To Non-Unionized Workplaces
C. HR Management Information Systems
D. Compliance With Equal Employment Opportunity Laws And Regulations
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF:
5
OBJ: 01-1 TOP: Definitional
8. Which Aspect Of HR Management Focuses On Ensuring That The Organization Can Fill Jobs
Withappropriately Qualified Individuals ?
A. Staffing
B. Strategic Planning And Analysis
C. Development