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Human Resource Management,
By Gary Dessler
17th Edition
,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
d. Diversity Assessment And Training
ANS: A Pts: 1 Dif: Easy Ref:
5
Obj: 01-1 Top: Definitional
9. Which Of The Following Hr Components Identifies Paths And Activities For Individual
Employees Within The Organization?
a. Staffing
, b. Career Planning
c. Hr Development
d. Performance Management
ANS: B Pts: 1 Dif: Easy Ref:
5
Obj: 01-1 Top: Definitional
10. Which Of The Following Activities Are Part Of Hr Development?
a. Diversity Assessment And Analysis
b. Performance Management
c. Environmental Scanning
d. Wage And Salary Administration
ANS: B Pts: 1 Dif: Easy Ref:
5
Obj: 01-1 Top: Definitional
11. Which Of The Following Costs Poses A Major And Growing Concern To Hr
Managers In Almost Allorganizations?
a. Equalization Of Pay Between Men And Women
b. Benefits
c. Early Retirement Packages
d. Incentive Pay
Human Resource Management,
By Gary Dessler
17th Edition
,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
d. Diversity Assessment And Training
ANS: A Pts: 1 Dif: Easy Ref:
5
Obj: 01-1 Top: Definitional
9. Which Of The Following Hr Components Identifies Paths And Activities For Individual
Employees Within The Organization?
a. Staffing
, b. Career Planning
c. Hr Development
d. Performance Management
ANS: B Pts: 1 Dif: Easy Ref:
5
Obj: 01-1 Top: Definitional
10. Which Of The Following Activities Are Part Of Hr Development?
a. Diversity Assessment And Analysis
b. Performance Management
c. Environmental Scanning
d. Wage And Salary Administration
ANS: B Pts: 1 Dif: Easy Ref:
5
Obj: 01-1 Top: Definitional
11. Which Of The Following Costs Poses A Major And Growing Concern To Hr
Managers In Almost Allorganizations?
a. Equalization Of Pay Between Men And Women
b. Benefits
c. Early Retirement Packages
d. Incentive Pay
