WGU HR Technology Exam Questions
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What is an example of a traditional human resources (HR) activity?
Increased innovation
Structural realignment
Performance management
Data entry - ANSWER-Performance management - Traditional activities include
recruiting and performance management that can add strategic value to the
organization. The results or outcomes need to be consistent with the strategic goals
of the organization to add value.
Implementing a human resource information system (HRIS) will reduce training
costs.
True
False - ANSWER-This statement is true. Through e-learning, an HRIS will reduce
the cost of training by 40% to 60%. When implementing traditional training
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,programs, costs remain high for project support personnel. When an HRIS is
implemented, many training tasks are automated.
What are two ways that a human resource information system (HRIS) can add
value to an organization? Choose 2 answers.
It decreases the risk of a security breach.
It automates many activities.
It requires the use of a specialist.
It helps managers make better decisions. - ANSWER-"It automates many
activities." is correct. An HRIS will automate HR processes to conduct
transactional activities more efficiently. This allows time for HR personnel on
projects that add more value to the organization.
"It helps managers make better decisions." is correct. By providing precise and
prompt information to HR personnel and managers, an HRIS enables executives
to make better decisions.
It is a best practice in human resources (HR) to pick the most expensive
technology to be successful.
True
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,False - ANSWER-This statement is false. The most expensive technology may not
always be the best fit for an organization. It is more important to identify specific
needs and compare them with technology offerings.
Which act was passed in the cloud and mobile technologies era that placed more
regulations on organizations, thereby creating an increased need for data to be in
compliance?
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Older Workers Benefit Protection Act
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) - ANSWER-The
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act passed in 2010 placed new healthcare
regulations on organizations. Many new data requirements needed to be recorded
to be in compliance with this act.
A manager of an organization adopts industry-recognized standard practices.
Which type of strategic human resource management (HRM) approach did this
manager use?
Electronic human resource management (eHRM)
Best-fit
Client-server computing
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, Best-practice - ANSWER-The best-practice approach to strategic HRM is an
approach used by researchers in which organizations adopt industry-recognized
best practices and use them in their organizations.
Which historical period resulted in the need for a human resource information
system (HRIS)?
Cost-Effectiveness Era
Post-World War II
Social Issues Era
Pre-World War II - ANSWER-The Social Issues Era saw a shift from employee
administration to employee development and involvement. An increase in the
amount of labor legislation led to HR departments being burdened with
compliance. From this, the need for an HRIS was born.
What are two primary outcomes of a human resource information system (HRIS)
for managers? Choose 2 answers.
Saving a significant amount of time on traditional activities
Allowing real-time access to accurate data that facilitates decision-making
Solving complex issues in the organization
Providing almost continuous data about the status of the organization -
ANSWER-"Allowing real-time access to accurate data that facilitates decision-
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What is an example of a traditional human resources (HR) activity?
Increased innovation
Structural realignment
Performance management
Data entry - ANSWER-Performance management - Traditional activities include
recruiting and performance management that can add strategic value to the
organization. The results or outcomes need to be consistent with the strategic goals
of the organization to add value.
Implementing a human resource information system (HRIS) will reduce training
costs.
True
False - ANSWER-This statement is true. Through e-learning, an HRIS will reduce
the cost of training by 40% to 60%. When implementing traditional training
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,programs, costs remain high for project support personnel. When an HRIS is
implemented, many training tasks are automated.
What are two ways that a human resource information system (HRIS) can add
value to an organization? Choose 2 answers.
It decreases the risk of a security breach.
It automates many activities.
It requires the use of a specialist.
It helps managers make better decisions. - ANSWER-"It automates many
activities." is correct. An HRIS will automate HR processes to conduct
transactional activities more efficiently. This allows time for HR personnel on
projects that add more value to the organization.
"It helps managers make better decisions." is correct. By providing precise and
prompt information to HR personnel and managers, an HRIS enables executives
to make better decisions.
It is a best practice in human resources (HR) to pick the most expensive
technology to be successful.
True
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,False - ANSWER-This statement is false. The most expensive technology may not
always be the best fit for an organization. It is more important to identify specific
needs and compare them with technology offerings.
Which act was passed in the cloud and mobile technologies era that placed more
regulations on organizations, thereby creating an increased need for data to be in
compliance?
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Older Workers Benefit Protection Act
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) - ANSWER-The
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act passed in 2010 placed new healthcare
regulations on organizations. Many new data requirements needed to be recorded
to be in compliance with this act.
A manager of an organization adopts industry-recognized standard practices.
Which type of strategic human resource management (HRM) approach did this
manager use?
Electronic human resource management (eHRM)
Best-fit
Client-server computing
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, Best-practice - ANSWER-The best-practice approach to strategic HRM is an
approach used by researchers in which organizations adopt industry-recognized
best practices and use them in their organizations.
Which historical period resulted in the need for a human resource information
system (HRIS)?
Cost-Effectiveness Era
Post-World War II
Social Issues Era
Pre-World War II - ANSWER-The Social Issues Era saw a shift from employee
administration to employee development and involvement. An increase in the
amount of labor legislation led to HR departments being burdened with
compliance. From this, the need for an HRIS was born.
What are two primary outcomes of a human resource information system (HRIS)
for managers? Choose 2 answers.
Saving a significant amount of time on traditional activities
Allowing real-time access to accurate data that facilitates decision-making
Solving complex issues in the organization
Providing almost continuous data about the status of the organization -
ANSWER-"Allowing real-time access to accurate data that facilitates decision-
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