BUS 381 - Midterm (Chapters 1-6) || 100% Error-free Answers.
manager correct answers is responsible for accomplishing the organization's goals and does so by
managing the efforts of the organization's people
Management Process correct answers planning, organizing, leading, controlling
HR Functions correct answers strategy and planning, recruitment and selection, staffing and
training, talent/performance management, occupational health and safety, engagement and
empowerment, law and compliance, compensation and benefits, and labor relations
Human Resource Management correct answers the management of people in organizations to
drive successful organizational performance and achievement of the organization's strategic
goals
list of HR positions/roles correct answers 6) CHRO/CPO, 5) Vice President, 4) Director, 3)
Manager, 2) Individual Contributors 1) Entry-Level
Strategic Planning correct answers the company's plan for how it will match its internal strength
and weaknesses with its external opportunities and threats to maintain a competitive position
Strategic Management correct answers The process of identifying and executing the
organization's strategic plan, by matching the company's capabilities with the demands of its
environment
human capital correct answers the knowledge, education, training, skills and expertise or an
organization's workforce
Outsourcing correct answers the practice of contracting with outside vendors to handle specified
business functions on a limited term or permanent basis
Allyship correct answers actively supporting people from marginalized groups by using one's
power or privilege to amplify unheard voices and advocate for oppressed people
Primary Sector correct answers The portion of the economy concerned with the direct extraction
of materials from Earth's surface, generally through agriculture, although sometimes by mining,
fishing, and forestry. 4% of jobs.
Secondary Sector correct answers The portion of the economy concerned with manufacturing
and constructing useful products. 17% of jobs.
the tertiary/service sector correct answers provides us with transportation, communication and
utilities (transportation, retailing, education, routine office-based jobs, etc.) 79% of jobs.
,evidence based HRM correct answers The use of data, facts, analytics, scientific rigor, critical
evaluation, and critically evaluated research/case studies to support human resource management
proposals, decisions, practices, and conclusions
Metrics correct answers measurements used to track performance and results
Strategic HRM Tools correct answers - Strategy map
- Balanced scorecard
- Digital dashboard
strategy map correct answers A strategic planning tool that shows the "big picture" of how each
department's performance contributes to achieving the company's overall strategic goals.
Balanced Scorecard correct answers A measurement system that translates an organization's
strategy into a comprehensive set of performance measures.
digital dashboard correct answers displays on a single screen graphs and charts of key
performance indicators for managing a company
Certification correct answers recognition for having met specific professional goals
Ethics correct answers the study of standards of conduct and moral judgement; also the standards
of right conduct
Social Responsibility correct answers a company's approach to balancing its commitments, not
only to its investors but also its employees and customers, other businesses, and the community
or communities in which it operates
DEI correct answers Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
4 major organizational culture types correct answers clan, adhocracy, hierarchy, market
cost leadership strategy correct answers aimed at gaining a competitive advantage through lower
costs
differentiation business strategy correct answers attempts to achieve a competitive advantage by
creating a product or service that is perceived as being unique
occupational segregation correct answers the existence of certain occupations that have been
traditionally been limited to certain demographic characteristics (ex. gender)
contingent workers correct answers AKA non standard workers; workers who do not fit the
traditional definition of permanent, full-time employment with the same employer on a
indeterminate basis
, Productivity correct answers the quantity of goods and services produced from each unit of labor
input
Globalization correct answers the emergence of a single global market for most products and
services
organizational culture correct answers the values, beliefs, and attitudes shared by organizational
members
organizational climate correct answers The patterns of attitudes and behavior that shape people's
experience of an organization
Empowerment correct answers providing workers with the skills and authority to make decisions
that would traditionally be made by managers
Bill 88 (Working for Workers Act) correct answers requires employers with over 25 employees
to develop and communicate a policy about electronic monitoring of employees
Bill 13 (Pay Transparency Act) correct answers requires employers in BC to publically disclose
the pay difference between genders
precedent correct answers the decision or interpretation of a court of another jurisdiction can act
as a persuasive authority regarding how legislation is to be interpreted and applied in other
jurisdictions
legislation correct answers a law or set of laws
Tort Law correct answers primarily judge-based law, whereby a victim is provided compensation
for losses or damages in civil court (not criminal court)
2 categories of torts correct answers intentional and unintentional
regulations correct answers legally binding rules established by special regulatory bodies created
to enforce compliance with the law and aid in its interpretation
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms correct answers Federal law enacted in 1982 that
guarantees fundamental freedoms to all Canadians.
BC Human Rights Code correct answers Provincial legislation (law) that protects human rights
in British Columbia.
Section 15 of the Charter correct answers EQUALITY RIGHTS
Rights against discrimination, right to equal protection
Discrimination correct answers as used in the context of human rights in employment, a
distinction, exclusion, or preference based on any of the prohibited grounds that has the effect of
manager correct answers is responsible for accomplishing the organization's goals and does so by
managing the efforts of the organization's people
Management Process correct answers planning, organizing, leading, controlling
HR Functions correct answers strategy and planning, recruitment and selection, staffing and
training, talent/performance management, occupational health and safety, engagement and
empowerment, law and compliance, compensation and benefits, and labor relations
Human Resource Management correct answers the management of people in organizations to
drive successful organizational performance and achievement of the organization's strategic
goals
list of HR positions/roles correct answers 6) CHRO/CPO, 5) Vice President, 4) Director, 3)
Manager, 2) Individual Contributors 1) Entry-Level
Strategic Planning correct answers the company's plan for how it will match its internal strength
and weaknesses with its external opportunities and threats to maintain a competitive position
Strategic Management correct answers The process of identifying and executing the
organization's strategic plan, by matching the company's capabilities with the demands of its
environment
human capital correct answers the knowledge, education, training, skills and expertise or an
organization's workforce
Outsourcing correct answers the practice of contracting with outside vendors to handle specified
business functions on a limited term or permanent basis
Allyship correct answers actively supporting people from marginalized groups by using one's
power or privilege to amplify unheard voices and advocate for oppressed people
Primary Sector correct answers The portion of the economy concerned with the direct extraction
of materials from Earth's surface, generally through agriculture, although sometimes by mining,
fishing, and forestry. 4% of jobs.
Secondary Sector correct answers The portion of the economy concerned with manufacturing
and constructing useful products. 17% of jobs.
the tertiary/service sector correct answers provides us with transportation, communication and
utilities (transportation, retailing, education, routine office-based jobs, etc.) 79% of jobs.
,evidence based HRM correct answers The use of data, facts, analytics, scientific rigor, critical
evaluation, and critically evaluated research/case studies to support human resource management
proposals, decisions, practices, and conclusions
Metrics correct answers measurements used to track performance and results
Strategic HRM Tools correct answers - Strategy map
- Balanced scorecard
- Digital dashboard
strategy map correct answers A strategic planning tool that shows the "big picture" of how each
department's performance contributes to achieving the company's overall strategic goals.
Balanced Scorecard correct answers A measurement system that translates an organization's
strategy into a comprehensive set of performance measures.
digital dashboard correct answers displays on a single screen graphs and charts of key
performance indicators for managing a company
Certification correct answers recognition for having met specific professional goals
Ethics correct answers the study of standards of conduct and moral judgement; also the standards
of right conduct
Social Responsibility correct answers a company's approach to balancing its commitments, not
only to its investors but also its employees and customers, other businesses, and the community
or communities in which it operates
DEI correct answers Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
4 major organizational culture types correct answers clan, adhocracy, hierarchy, market
cost leadership strategy correct answers aimed at gaining a competitive advantage through lower
costs
differentiation business strategy correct answers attempts to achieve a competitive advantage by
creating a product or service that is perceived as being unique
occupational segregation correct answers the existence of certain occupations that have been
traditionally been limited to certain demographic characteristics (ex. gender)
contingent workers correct answers AKA non standard workers; workers who do not fit the
traditional definition of permanent, full-time employment with the same employer on a
indeterminate basis
, Productivity correct answers the quantity of goods and services produced from each unit of labor
input
Globalization correct answers the emergence of a single global market for most products and
services
organizational culture correct answers the values, beliefs, and attitudes shared by organizational
members
organizational climate correct answers The patterns of attitudes and behavior that shape people's
experience of an organization
Empowerment correct answers providing workers with the skills and authority to make decisions
that would traditionally be made by managers
Bill 88 (Working for Workers Act) correct answers requires employers with over 25 employees
to develop and communicate a policy about electronic monitoring of employees
Bill 13 (Pay Transparency Act) correct answers requires employers in BC to publically disclose
the pay difference between genders
precedent correct answers the decision or interpretation of a court of another jurisdiction can act
as a persuasive authority regarding how legislation is to be interpreted and applied in other
jurisdictions
legislation correct answers a law or set of laws
Tort Law correct answers primarily judge-based law, whereby a victim is provided compensation
for losses or damages in civil court (not criminal court)
2 categories of torts correct answers intentional and unintentional
regulations correct answers legally binding rules established by special regulatory bodies created
to enforce compliance with the law and aid in its interpretation
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms correct answers Federal law enacted in 1982 that
guarantees fundamental freedoms to all Canadians.
BC Human Rights Code correct answers Provincial legislation (law) that protects human rights
in British Columbia.
Section 15 of the Charter correct answers EQUALITY RIGHTS
Rights against discrimination, right to equal protection
Discrimination correct answers as used in the context of human rights in employment, a
distinction, exclusion, or preference based on any of the prohibited grounds that has the effect of
