WGU D351 FUNCTIONS OF HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT EXAM
LATEST
What is the role of HR planning in organizations? - CORRECT ANSWER-HR planning helps
organizations understand future employee needs.
What are the different types of employee compensations? - CORRECT ANSWER-Direct (salary,
hourly rate and bonuses) and Indirect (services, benefits, and training)
What are the four implicit HR objectives? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Improve productivity 2.Improve
quality of work 3. Ensure legal compliance 4. Ensure ethical behavior
What is HR's contribution to productivity? - CORRECT ANSWER-HR managers contribute to
productivity through work, organization and design
Define Moral Philosophy - CORRECT ANSWER-principles, rules, and values people use in deciding
what is right or wrong
How to create culture of ethical behavior? (6) - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Positive work environment.
2.
Hiring ethical individuals. 3. Providing ethical training. 4. Labeling and modeling, ethical behavior. 5.
Establishing ethics. 6 open door policy.
What are six major trends, influencing work environment? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Increase
competition.
2. Cost and benefits of HR utilization.
3. Productivity changes.
4. Pace and complexity of changes.
5. Workplace dysfunction systems.
6. Society trends.
Definition of culture - CORRECT ANSWER-a system of shared beliefs and values guiding behavior
Shapers of organizational culture - CORRECT ANSWER-Top management values shape,
organizational culture, and strategy
What Business and industry knowledge for HR professionals is needed? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
Strategic planning.
2. Financial statements.
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, 3. Sales, marketing, production techniques.
4. Data processing, MIS knowledge.
Define HR generalist - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide guidance, support management, and service as a
source of help and information on human resource matters.
Define HR specialist - CORRECT ANSWER-Responsible for specific human resource management
functions within the organization.
purpose of SWOT analysis - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess the firms, internal abilities and
vulnerabilities to the external environment
Expectation of HR department regarding change - CORRECT ANSWER-Become agents for change,
facilitate organizational change, maintain organizational flexibility, and adaptability
What is the difference between tactical work and strategic work? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tactical
work is daily tasks and strategic work focuses on future improvements and innovations
What is an internal factor referring to firms equipment and knowledge? - CORRECT
ANSWERTechnology
What two categories are ethical theories divided into? - CORRECT ANSWER-Consequentialist and
deontological
What is the focus of Deontological theory? - CORRECT ANSWER-Uses rules to distinguish right
from wrong. Requires disregarding the possible consequences of our actions when determining what is
right and what is wrong.
What is the focus of consequentialist theory? - CORRECT ANSWER-judges whether or not something
is right by what its consequences are
First step in HR change initiative? - CORRECT ANSWER-Securing top management support
Explain the concept of employee engagement? - CORRECT ANSWER-Refers to the emotional
commitment and employee has to the organization and its goals.
What is the role of HR and fostering diversity and inclusion? - CORRECT ANSWER-HR plays a
crucial role and creating a maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace by implementing policies and
practices that promote equality and respect.
Define performance management - CORRECT ANSWER-Process of creating a work environment,
which people can perform to the best of their abilities to meet the company goals.
What is the significance of succession planning in HR? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is essential for HR
to ensure a smooth transition of key roles within the organization, minimizing, disruptions, and
maintaining continuity.
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MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT EXAM
LATEST
What is the role of HR planning in organizations? - CORRECT ANSWER-HR planning helps
organizations understand future employee needs.
What are the different types of employee compensations? - CORRECT ANSWER-Direct (salary,
hourly rate and bonuses) and Indirect (services, benefits, and training)
What are the four implicit HR objectives? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Improve productivity 2.Improve
quality of work 3. Ensure legal compliance 4. Ensure ethical behavior
What is HR's contribution to productivity? - CORRECT ANSWER-HR managers contribute to
productivity through work, organization and design
Define Moral Philosophy - CORRECT ANSWER-principles, rules, and values people use in deciding
what is right or wrong
How to create culture of ethical behavior? (6) - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Positive work environment.
2.
Hiring ethical individuals. 3. Providing ethical training. 4. Labeling and modeling, ethical behavior. 5.
Establishing ethics. 6 open door policy.
What are six major trends, influencing work environment? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Increase
competition.
2. Cost and benefits of HR utilization.
3. Productivity changes.
4. Pace and complexity of changes.
5. Workplace dysfunction systems.
6. Society trends.
Definition of culture - CORRECT ANSWER-a system of shared beliefs and values guiding behavior
Shapers of organizational culture - CORRECT ANSWER-Top management values shape,
organizational culture, and strategy
What Business and industry knowledge for HR professionals is needed? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.
Strategic planning.
2. Financial statements.
1
, 3. Sales, marketing, production techniques.
4. Data processing, MIS knowledge.
Define HR generalist - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide guidance, support management, and service as a
source of help and information on human resource matters.
Define HR specialist - CORRECT ANSWER-Responsible for specific human resource management
functions within the organization.
purpose of SWOT analysis - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess the firms, internal abilities and
vulnerabilities to the external environment
Expectation of HR department regarding change - CORRECT ANSWER-Become agents for change,
facilitate organizational change, maintain organizational flexibility, and adaptability
What is the difference between tactical work and strategic work? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tactical
work is daily tasks and strategic work focuses on future improvements and innovations
What is an internal factor referring to firms equipment and knowledge? - CORRECT
ANSWERTechnology
What two categories are ethical theories divided into? - CORRECT ANSWER-Consequentialist and
deontological
What is the focus of Deontological theory? - CORRECT ANSWER-Uses rules to distinguish right
from wrong. Requires disregarding the possible consequences of our actions when determining what is
right and what is wrong.
What is the focus of consequentialist theory? - CORRECT ANSWER-judges whether or not something
is right by what its consequences are
First step in HR change initiative? - CORRECT ANSWER-Securing top management support
Explain the concept of employee engagement? - CORRECT ANSWER-Refers to the emotional
commitment and employee has to the organization and its goals.
What is the role of HR and fostering diversity and inclusion? - CORRECT ANSWER-HR plays a
crucial role and creating a maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace by implementing policies and
practices that promote equality and respect.
Define performance management - CORRECT ANSWER-Process of creating a work environment,
which people can perform to the best of their abilities to meet the company goals.
What is the significance of succession planning in HR? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is essential for HR
to ensure a smooth transition of key roles within the organization, minimizing, disruptions, and
maintaining continuity.
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