aPHR Certification Prep Exam
Questions and Answers
Human Resource Management (HRM) - ANS-Is the process an organization undergoes
to manage people in order to achieve its goals.
Objective of HRM - ANS-The objective of any human resource department is to make
sure the company has and retains people with the skills necessary to accomplish the
company's goals.
HRM Responsibilities - ANS-Compensation, Human resource development, Employee
and labor relations, Safety and health, Staff (acronym - CHESS)
Staffing - ANS-Is about making sure you have the right number of people with the right
types of skills at hand to achieve the goals of the organization. HRM engages in job
analysis, planning, recruitment and selection of employees.
Human resource development - ANS-Is about developing your people to maximize their
effectiveness. HRM accomplishes this function by engaging in training, organizational
development, as well as performance appraisals.
Compensation - ANS-Is essential because pretty much everyone demands pay in
exchange for labor. HR is responsible for designing the organization's compensation
system.
compensation system - ANS-Includes direct financial compensation, such as wage or
salary, and indirect financial compensation, commonly referred to as benefits, such as
paid vacations, personal leave and health insurance. HR is also concerned with non-
financial compensation, such as designing a work environment that is satisfying to
employees.
Safety and Health - ANS-HR help ensure that state and federal health and safety
regulations are followed and often are responsible for health and safety training.
Employee and Labor Relations - ANS-Is a vital responsibility of Human Resources
department. HR is often one of the primary points of contact if employees have work-
related issues. If there is a union - HRM may be involved in representing the company
during collective bargaining process and the administration of the collective bargaining
agreement.
, What types of compensation may be included in a human resource compensation
system? - ANS-Direct, indirect and non-financial compensation
The primary responsibilities of human resource management an be recalled by using
the acronym CHESS. What does this acronym stand for? - ANS-Compensation, Human
resource development, Employee and labor relations, Safety and health, Staff
Mike just graduated with his MBA with a concentration in human resources. He wants to
find a job that involves delivering blended learning, performance management, and
leading change initiatives in an organization. Which of the following human resource
management responsibilities does Mike's interest fall under? - ANS-Human Resource
Development
Negotiating with a union would fall under which of the following HR responsibilities? -
ANS-Employee and labor relations
Which of the following human resource management responsibilities ensures the right
number of people with the right types of skills are at hand to achieve the organization's
goals? - ANS-Staffing
Human Resources (HR) - ANS-Is defined as a department that manages the most vital
and valuable resource of a company: the employees. It does this by managing the
employees from their search, screening, firing, recruiting, and training. They also
administer employee-benefit programs. It is an essential component of a business
because it protects the company's image, and interest by laying off workers, firing, and
applying disciplinary actions after violations.
organizational structure - ANS-HR department structure incorporated to organize,
coordinate, and control activities in the department to achieve the company's goals.
What are the two main types of HR organizational structures? - ANS-Hierarchical and
Flat
Flat Organizational Structure - ANS-Refers to a human resource team structure with few
to no people in the middle management, meaning there are minimal layers in the
system. The employees and their bosses all operate equally, and work politics are
eliminated. Everyone is involved in decision-making. Start-ups and small companies
mostly use this type of organizational structure.
Hierarchical organizational Structure - ANS-The most prevalent HR organizational
structure. This structure looks like a pyramid, and the chain of command is vertical. The
CEO is at the top, and there are various management departments underneath. This
type of structure is common in government agencies and large companies with many
employees because it accommodates large numbers and clarifies reporting
relationships.
Questions and Answers
Human Resource Management (HRM) - ANS-Is the process an organization undergoes
to manage people in order to achieve its goals.
Objective of HRM - ANS-The objective of any human resource department is to make
sure the company has and retains people with the skills necessary to accomplish the
company's goals.
HRM Responsibilities - ANS-Compensation, Human resource development, Employee
and labor relations, Safety and health, Staff (acronym - CHESS)
Staffing - ANS-Is about making sure you have the right number of people with the right
types of skills at hand to achieve the goals of the organization. HRM engages in job
analysis, planning, recruitment and selection of employees.
Human resource development - ANS-Is about developing your people to maximize their
effectiveness. HRM accomplishes this function by engaging in training, organizational
development, as well as performance appraisals.
Compensation - ANS-Is essential because pretty much everyone demands pay in
exchange for labor. HR is responsible for designing the organization's compensation
system.
compensation system - ANS-Includes direct financial compensation, such as wage or
salary, and indirect financial compensation, commonly referred to as benefits, such as
paid vacations, personal leave and health insurance. HR is also concerned with non-
financial compensation, such as designing a work environment that is satisfying to
employees.
Safety and Health - ANS-HR help ensure that state and federal health and safety
regulations are followed and often are responsible for health and safety training.
Employee and Labor Relations - ANS-Is a vital responsibility of Human Resources
department. HR is often one of the primary points of contact if employees have work-
related issues. If there is a union - HRM may be involved in representing the company
during collective bargaining process and the administration of the collective bargaining
agreement.
, What types of compensation may be included in a human resource compensation
system? - ANS-Direct, indirect and non-financial compensation
The primary responsibilities of human resource management an be recalled by using
the acronym CHESS. What does this acronym stand for? - ANS-Compensation, Human
resource development, Employee and labor relations, Safety and health, Staff
Mike just graduated with his MBA with a concentration in human resources. He wants to
find a job that involves delivering blended learning, performance management, and
leading change initiatives in an organization. Which of the following human resource
management responsibilities does Mike's interest fall under? - ANS-Human Resource
Development
Negotiating with a union would fall under which of the following HR responsibilities? -
ANS-Employee and labor relations
Which of the following human resource management responsibilities ensures the right
number of people with the right types of skills are at hand to achieve the organization's
goals? - ANS-Staffing
Human Resources (HR) - ANS-Is defined as a department that manages the most vital
and valuable resource of a company: the employees. It does this by managing the
employees from their search, screening, firing, recruiting, and training. They also
administer employee-benefit programs. It is an essential component of a business
because it protects the company's image, and interest by laying off workers, firing, and
applying disciplinary actions after violations.
organizational structure - ANS-HR department structure incorporated to organize,
coordinate, and control activities in the department to achieve the company's goals.
What are the two main types of HR organizational structures? - ANS-Hierarchical and
Flat
Flat Organizational Structure - ANS-Refers to a human resource team structure with few
to no people in the middle management, meaning there are minimal layers in the
system. The employees and their bosses all operate equally, and work politics are
eliminated. Everyone is involved in decision-making. Start-ups and small companies
mostly use this type of organizational structure.
Hierarchical organizational Structure - ANS-The most prevalent HR organizational
structure. This structure looks like a pyramid, and the chain of command is vertical. The
CEO is at the top, and there are various management departments underneath. This
type of structure is common in government agencies and large companies with many
employees because it accommodates large numbers and clarifies reporting
relationships.
