WGU C202 Chapter 1 Questions and
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___ between HR and employees is extremely important. - ANSWER-communication
___ planning can help to ensure that an organization has people ready to assume
leadership positions as soon as those positions become available. - ANSWER-
succession
By providing the raw talent that the system will manage, staffing influences the
effectiveness of which system? - ANSWER-performance management
Compensation including free meals, vacation time, and health insurance is called ___. -
ANSWER-indirect financial compensation
Compensation received in the form of salary, wages, commissions, stock options, or
bonuses is called ____. - ANSWER-direct financial compensation
How can HRM create value within an organization? - ANSWER-by making the company
better at executing its strategy
HRM affects the speed and effectiveness of talent acquisition as well as the
development of employees' skills and the identification and retention of top performers.
These and other HRM activities that can directly influence the organizations success or
failure are example of ___. - ANSWER-operational risk
Mergers and acquisitions often fail because of ___. - ANSWER-culture issues
Rewards and incentives given to employees that are not financial in nature, including
intrinsic rewards received form the job itself or from the work environment, are called
___. - ANSWER-Non-financial Compensation
Separations due to poor performance, layoffs, or restricting are part of which HRM
function? - ANSWER-staffing
Staffing is the process of planning, acquiring, deploying and retaining employees that
enables the organization to meet its talent needs and execute its ___? - ANSWER-
business strategy
Taking workplace health and safety seriously helps to reduce ____ risk? - ANSWER-
compliance
The purpose of the organizational function of HRM is to_______? - ANSWER-attract,
hire, develop, reward, and retain talent
Answers Verified 2025
___ between HR and employees is extremely important. - ANSWER-communication
___ planning can help to ensure that an organization has people ready to assume
leadership positions as soon as those positions become available. - ANSWER-
succession
By providing the raw talent that the system will manage, staffing influences the
effectiveness of which system? - ANSWER-performance management
Compensation including free meals, vacation time, and health insurance is called ___. -
ANSWER-indirect financial compensation
Compensation received in the form of salary, wages, commissions, stock options, or
bonuses is called ____. - ANSWER-direct financial compensation
How can HRM create value within an organization? - ANSWER-by making the company
better at executing its strategy
HRM affects the speed and effectiveness of talent acquisition as well as the
development of employees' skills and the identification and retention of top performers.
These and other HRM activities that can directly influence the organizations success or
failure are example of ___. - ANSWER-operational risk
Mergers and acquisitions often fail because of ___. - ANSWER-culture issues
Rewards and incentives given to employees that are not financial in nature, including
intrinsic rewards received form the job itself or from the work environment, are called
___. - ANSWER-Non-financial Compensation
Separations due to poor performance, layoffs, or restricting are part of which HRM
function? - ANSWER-staffing
Staffing is the process of planning, acquiring, deploying and retaining employees that
enables the organization to meet its talent needs and execute its ___? - ANSWER-
business strategy
Taking workplace health and safety seriously helps to reduce ____ risk? - ANSWER-
compliance
The purpose of the organizational function of HRM is to_______? - ANSWER-attract,
hire, develop, reward, and retain talent
