Chapter 1 &2 Exam
Which of the following acts sets strict rules for businesses, especially for accounting practices that
require more open and consistent disclosure of financial data and CEOs' assurance that the data is
completely accurate? - answers-Sarbanes Oxley Act
How does employees' use of mobile devices offer an advantage to companies? - answers-Employees
have access to work information at any time or location
With technology constantly changing and employers attempting to keep talented employees away from
their competition, which legal issue may be on the rise in the United States? - answers-Security of
intellectual property will receive more attention.
Which competency is an HR professional said to have if he is able to act personally and professionally
with integrity and accountability? - answers-ethical practice
COMPX, a major computer hardware manufacturer, has been working to update its strategic plan so that
it reflects an emphasis on achieving superior results in terms of the "triple bottom line" of economic,
social, and environmental benefits. In doing so, the COMPX business is seen as - answers-sustainable
Linda Chu, an applicant for the HR rotational program at the CMX Corporation, has extensive previous
work experience using business and HR analytics to drive improvements in organizational performance
and results. Linda appears to possess a high level of which HR competency? - answers-business acumen
From a training perspective, HR practices for supporting workforce diversity include - answers-ensuring
that training enables workers to learn about the damaging effects of stereotyping.
Which of the following is a core value of TQM? - answers-The company promotes cooperation with
vendors and customers to hold down costs.
, Senior management at the TXM Corporation, a computer software developer, met for its quarterly
cabinet meeting. In reviewing the company's performance, management concluded that the company
failed to meet its objectives for sustainability. Which of the following is the most likely underlying cause
of the company's failure? - answers-The company is unable to meet its business needs without
sacrificing the ability of future generations to meet theirs.
Which of the following statements is true about the composition of the U.S. labor force in the next
decade? - answers-The median age of the labor force will increase to the highest number ever.
An HR dashboard is a series of indicators that - answers-enables workforce analytics and evidence-based
HR.
The HR Department at the Empire Corporation spends a lot of time and resources on collecting,
analyzing, and evaluating data to demonstrate that HR practices have a positive influence on the
company's bottom line or key stakeholders. This is an example of - answers-evidence-based HR.
refers to the systematic planned strategic effort by a company to use bundles of human relations
management (HRM) practices to attract, retain, develop, and motivate highly skilled employees and
managers. - answers-talent management
The Concord Corporation, a food and beverage conglomerate, are facing severe staffing shortages for
many positions in the company. HR leaders at the company are desperately trying to formulate a
recruiting strategy to effectively attract high-quality job applicants. According to emerging changes in the
employment relationship, which of the following benefits should the company NOT emphasize as
something it can offer to employees? - answers-job security
Which of the following is true of a balanced scorecard? - answers-It depicts a company from the
perspective of internal and external customers
Traditionally, the human relations management (HRM) department was primarily a(n) - answers-
administrative expert
The training and development function of an HR department includes - answers-orientation
Which of the following acts sets strict rules for businesses, especially for accounting practices that
require more open and consistent disclosure of financial data and CEOs' assurance that the data is
completely accurate? - answers-Sarbanes Oxley Act
How does employees' use of mobile devices offer an advantage to companies? - answers-Employees
have access to work information at any time or location
With technology constantly changing and employers attempting to keep talented employees away from
their competition, which legal issue may be on the rise in the United States? - answers-Security of
intellectual property will receive more attention.
Which competency is an HR professional said to have if he is able to act personally and professionally
with integrity and accountability? - answers-ethical practice
COMPX, a major computer hardware manufacturer, has been working to update its strategic plan so that
it reflects an emphasis on achieving superior results in terms of the "triple bottom line" of economic,
social, and environmental benefits. In doing so, the COMPX business is seen as - answers-sustainable
Linda Chu, an applicant for the HR rotational program at the CMX Corporation, has extensive previous
work experience using business and HR analytics to drive improvements in organizational performance
and results. Linda appears to possess a high level of which HR competency? - answers-business acumen
From a training perspective, HR practices for supporting workforce diversity include - answers-ensuring
that training enables workers to learn about the damaging effects of stereotyping.
Which of the following is a core value of TQM? - answers-The company promotes cooperation with
vendors and customers to hold down costs.
, Senior management at the TXM Corporation, a computer software developer, met for its quarterly
cabinet meeting. In reviewing the company's performance, management concluded that the company
failed to meet its objectives for sustainability. Which of the following is the most likely underlying cause
of the company's failure? - answers-The company is unable to meet its business needs without
sacrificing the ability of future generations to meet theirs.
Which of the following statements is true about the composition of the U.S. labor force in the next
decade? - answers-The median age of the labor force will increase to the highest number ever.
An HR dashboard is a series of indicators that - answers-enables workforce analytics and evidence-based
HR.
The HR Department at the Empire Corporation spends a lot of time and resources on collecting,
analyzing, and evaluating data to demonstrate that HR practices have a positive influence on the
company's bottom line or key stakeholders. This is an example of - answers-evidence-based HR.
refers to the systematic planned strategic effort by a company to use bundles of human relations
management (HRM) practices to attract, retain, develop, and motivate highly skilled employees and
managers. - answers-talent management
The Concord Corporation, a food and beverage conglomerate, are facing severe staffing shortages for
many positions in the company. HR leaders at the company are desperately trying to formulate a
recruiting strategy to effectively attract high-quality job applicants. According to emerging changes in the
employment relationship, which of the following benefits should the company NOT emphasize as
something it can offer to employees? - answers-job security
Which of the following is true of a balanced scorecard? - answers-It depicts a company from the
perspective of internal and external customers
Traditionally, the human relations management (HRM) department was primarily a(n) - answers-
administrative expert
The training and development function of an HR department includes - answers-orientation
