WGU C232: Introduction to Human
Resources Assessment correctly
answered to pass
Planning - correct answer ✔✔1. Which hr resource function helps the organization understand
the number and type of employees the organization will need in the future?
a. Recruiting
b. Planning
c. Appraising
d. Compensating
Increased competition
Changes in communication technology - correct answer ✔✔2. What are two societal trends that
are influencing the world of work?
a. Decreasing world trade
b. Changes in communication technology
c. Lower college graduation rates
d. Increased competition
Corporate culture - correct answer ✔✔3. Which factor represents an organization's value
system?
a. Corporate culture
b. Company reputation
,c. Core competencies
d. Brand awareness
Managing succession by creating contingency plans for key employees - correct answer ✔✔4.
Which activity does the strategic hr manager need to be engaged in since orgs survive on
adaptation?
a. Managing succession by creating contingency plans for key employees within the organization
b. Taking on fewer roles to maintain a focused approach to organizational productivity
improvements
c. Maintaining priority on the requisition of services from the management and employees
without external considerations
d. Focusing on acquiring human resources skills while leaving marketing and production
techniques to those managers
Generalist - correct answer ✔✔5. Which hr resource provides a broad range of support to the
overall org?
a. Coordinator
b. Specialist
c. Generalist
d. Supervisor
Champion for change - correct answer ✔✔6. A human resources department is working on
increasing diversity within the organization.
Which strategic role tor a human resources department is being demonstrated?
, a. Champion tor change
b. Initiator of outsourcing
c. Agent tor legal compliance
d. Administrator of policy
Holding monthly training sessions on integrity - correct answer ✔✔7. How should HR encourage
high ethical standard of conduct in the workplace?
a. By ensuring compliance with all legal regulations
b. By holding monthly training sessions on integrity
c. ay maintaining equitable pay levels and alignment
d. By influencing others to make moral choices
Individual 1: Sold trade secrets to competitor - correct answer ✔✔8. A technology company is
reviewing the potentially questionable behavior of tour employees and is trying to determine it
an ethical violation has occurred. The behavior of the tour employees consisted of the
following:
a. Individual 1: Sold trade secrets to a competitor
b. Individual 2: Requested that the company pay tor continuing education
c. Individual 3: Recommended hiring a sibling based on the sibling's work experience
d. Individual 4: Applied tor other jobs while still employed with the company
Which individual committed an ethical violation?
Implied contract - correct answer ✔✔9. What is an exception to the doctrine of employment at
will?
a. Mandatory waiting period
Resources Assessment correctly
answered to pass
Planning - correct answer ✔✔1. Which hr resource function helps the organization understand
the number and type of employees the organization will need in the future?
a. Recruiting
b. Planning
c. Appraising
d. Compensating
Increased competition
Changes in communication technology - correct answer ✔✔2. What are two societal trends that
are influencing the world of work?
a. Decreasing world trade
b. Changes in communication technology
c. Lower college graduation rates
d. Increased competition
Corporate culture - correct answer ✔✔3. Which factor represents an organization's value
system?
a. Corporate culture
b. Company reputation
,c. Core competencies
d. Brand awareness
Managing succession by creating contingency plans for key employees - correct answer ✔✔4.
Which activity does the strategic hr manager need to be engaged in since orgs survive on
adaptation?
a. Managing succession by creating contingency plans for key employees within the organization
b. Taking on fewer roles to maintain a focused approach to organizational productivity
improvements
c. Maintaining priority on the requisition of services from the management and employees
without external considerations
d. Focusing on acquiring human resources skills while leaving marketing and production
techniques to those managers
Generalist - correct answer ✔✔5. Which hr resource provides a broad range of support to the
overall org?
a. Coordinator
b. Specialist
c. Generalist
d. Supervisor
Champion for change - correct answer ✔✔6. A human resources department is working on
increasing diversity within the organization.
Which strategic role tor a human resources department is being demonstrated?
, a. Champion tor change
b. Initiator of outsourcing
c. Agent tor legal compliance
d. Administrator of policy
Holding monthly training sessions on integrity - correct answer ✔✔7. How should HR encourage
high ethical standard of conduct in the workplace?
a. By ensuring compliance with all legal regulations
b. By holding monthly training sessions on integrity
c. ay maintaining equitable pay levels and alignment
d. By influencing others to make moral choices
Individual 1: Sold trade secrets to competitor - correct answer ✔✔8. A technology company is
reviewing the potentially questionable behavior of tour employees and is trying to determine it
an ethical violation has occurred. The behavior of the tour employees consisted of the
following:
a. Individual 1: Sold trade secrets to a competitor
b. Individual 2: Requested that the company pay tor continuing education
c. Individual 3: Recommended hiring a sibling based on the sibling's work experience
d. Individual 4: Applied tor other jobs while still employed with the company
Which individual committed an ethical violation?
Implied contract - correct answer ✔✔9. What is an exception to the doctrine of employment at
will?
a. Mandatory waiting period
