WGU C202 Pre-Assessment Updated
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which situation is an example of a managerial ethical dilemma? ANSWER - Being asked
to directly supervise a family member
A human resource manual specifies that employees cannot be terminated or punished for
refusing to follow an illegal request made by a supervisor.
Which standard is being applied to resolve this ethical dilemma? ANSWER - Rights
standard
What is the organization's formal system of task, power, and reporting relationships called?
ANSWER - An organizational structure
How does human resource management support organizational leadership?
* ANSWER - By providing employees with opportunities for professional development
and growth
Which decision can human resource management assist with during the combination stage
of mergers and acquisitions?
* ANSWER - When to declare the combination a success
How can human resource managers serve as internal consultants? ANSWER - By helping
managers avoid common training pitfalls
What is the goal of affirmative action? ANSWER - To seek to remedy past practices that
innately caused an adverse effect on applicants
, A female employer is accused of having an employment practice that negatively impacts
women. The employer responds that she has the same requirements for male and female
applicants and wants to hire other women.
Why is this case a potential demonstration of adverse impact? ANSWER - Adverse impact
is unintentional and relates to standard policies applied to all employees.
Which protected classes must a company set hiring goals for under Executive Order
11246? ANSWER - Minorities and women
An employer terminates an employee for being unattractive and putting less effort in
personal appearance.
Why is this permitted under an at-will employment relationship? ANSWER - An
employer can terminate an employee for an immoral reason.
Which law guarantees that a woman can take unpaid time off following the birth of her
child without fear of losing her job? ANSWER - The Family and Medical Leave Act of
1993
What is the goal of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of
1994? ANSWER - To prevent discrimination against employees who may be called into
active military service
Which event should be covered under workers' compensation? ANSWER - Breaking an
arm while at work
How does an organization's human resource strategy support the organization's business
strategy? ANSWER - By helping it to acquire, develop, motivate, and retain the talent
needed to fulfill its strategy
What is a primary function of human resource management? ANSWER - Retaining talent
How does effective human resource management improve organizational performance?
ANSWER - It enhances a company's ability to cope with growth and change.
Which characteristic of an employee should human resource management focus on to
enhance organizational culture? ANSWER - Fit within an organization
Questions And Answers With 100%
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which situation is an example of a managerial ethical dilemma? ANSWER - Being asked
to directly supervise a family member
A human resource manual specifies that employees cannot be terminated or punished for
refusing to follow an illegal request made by a supervisor.
Which standard is being applied to resolve this ethical dilemma? ANSWER - Rights
standard
What is the organization's formal system of task, power, and reporting relationships called?
ANSWER - An organizational structure
How does human resource management support organizational leadership?
* ANSWER - By providing employees with opportunities for professional development
and growth
Which decision can human resource management assist with during the combination stage
of mergers and acquisitions?
* ANSWER - When to declare the combination a success
How can human resource managers serve as internal consultants? ANSWER - By helping
managers avoid common training pitfalls
What is the goal of affirmative action? ANSWER - To seek to remedy past practices that
innately caused an adverse effect on applicants
, A female employer is accused of having an employment practice that negatively impacts
women. The employer responds that she has the same requirements for male and female
applicants and wants to hire other women.
Why is this case a potential demonstration of adverse impact? ANSWER - Adverse impact
is unintentional and relates to standard policies applied to all employees.
Which protected classes must a company set hiring goals for under Executive Order
11246? ANSWER - Minorities and women
An employer terminates an employee for being unattractive and putting less effort in
personal appearance.
Why is this permitted under an at-will employment relationship? ANSWER - An
employer can terminate an employee for an immoral reason.
Which law guarantees that a woman can take unpaid time off following the birth of her
child without fear of losing her job? ANSWER - The Family and Medical Leave Act of
1993
What is the goal of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of
1994? ANSWER - To prevent discrimination against employees who may be called into
active military service
Which event should be covered under workers' compensation? ANSWER - Breaking an
arm while at work
How does an organization's human resource strategy support the organization's business
strategy? ANSWER - By helping it to acquire, develop, motivate, and retain the talent
needed to fulfill its strategy
What is a primary function of human resource management? ANSWER - Retaining talent
How does effective human resource management improve organizational performance?
ANSWER - It enhances a company's ability to cope with growth and change.
Which characteristic of an employee should human resource management focus on to
enhance organizational culture? ANSWER - Fit within an organization
