WGU C202 MANAGING HUMAN CAPITAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
2025\2026 UPDATE
What is the goal of affirmative action? - answer-To seek to remedy past practices that innately caused
an adverse effect on applicants
A female employer is accused of having an employment practice that negatively impacts women. The
employer responds that she has the same requirements for male and female applicants and wants to
hire other women. Why is this case a potential demonstration of adverse impact? - answer- Adverse
impact is unintentional and relates to policies applied to all employees.
Which protected classes must a company set hiring goals for under Executive Order 11246? - correct
answer-Minorities and women
An employer terminates an employee for being unattractive and putting less effort in personal
appearance. Why is this permitted under an at-will employment relationship? - correct answer-An
employer can terminate an employee for an immoral rean.
A human resource manual specifies that employees cannot be terminated or punished for refusing to
follow an illegal request made by a supervisor. Which standard is being applied to resolve this ethical
dilemma? - answer-Rights standard
What is the organization's formal system of task, power, and reporting relationships called? - answer-An
organizational structure
How does human resource management support organizational leadership? - answer-By providing
employees with opportunities for professional development and growth
, Which decision can human resource management assist with during the combination stage of mergers
and acquisitions? - answer-Which employees to retain
How can human resource managers serve as internal consultants? - answer-By helping managers avoid
common training pitfalls
How does an organization's human resource strategy support the organization's business strategy? -
answer-By helping it to acquire, develop, and retain the talent needed to fulfill its strategy What is a
primary function of human resource management? - answer-Retaining talent
How does effective human resource management improve organizational performance? - answer-It
enhances a company's ability to cope with growth and change.
Which characteristic of an employee should human resource management focus on to enhance
organizational culture? - answer-Fit within an organization
Which belief is an example of bias creating barriers to equal treatment in an organization? - answer-
Extroverted employees are the most effective.
Which factor in successful organizational change can be provided through effective human resource
management? - answer-Trust
What is a critical factor in creating a culture of safety? - answer-A commitment of an organization to the
protection and well-being of its employees
How do employee wellness programs benefit employers? - answer-By reducing workers' compensation
and disability-related costs
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
2025\2026 UPDATE
What is the goal of affirmative action? - answer-To seek to remedy past practices that innately caused
an adverse effect on applicants
A female employer is accused of having an employment practice that negatively impacts women. The
employer responds that she has the same requirements for male and female applicants and wants to
hire other women. Why is this case a potential demonstration of adverse impact? - answer- Adverse
impact is unintentional and relates to policies applied to all employees.
Which protected classes must a company set hiring goals for under Executive Order 11246? - correct
answer-Minorities and women
An employer terminates an employee for being unattractive and putting less effort in personal
appearance. Why is this permitted under an at-will employment relationship? - correct answer-An
employer can terminate an employee for an immoral rean.
A human resource manual specifies that employees cannot be terminated or punished for refusing to
follow an illegal request made by a supervisor. Which standard is being applied to resolve this ethical
dilemma? - answer-Rights standard
What is the organization's formal system of task, power, and reporting relationships called? - answer-An
organizational structure
How does human resource management support organizational leadership? - answer-By providing
employees with opportunities for professional development and growth
, Which decision can human resource management assist with during the combination stage of mergers
and acquisitions? - answer-Which employees to retain
How can human resource managers serve as internal consultants? - answer-By helping managers avoid
common training pitfalls
How does an organization's human resource strategy support the organization's business strategy? -
answer-By helping it to acquire, develop, and retain the talent needed to fulfill its strategy What is a
primary function of human resource management? - answer-Retaining talent
How does effective human resource management improve organizational performance? - answer-It
enhances a company's ability to cope with growth and change.
Which characteristic of an employee should human resource management focus on to enhance
organizational culture? - answer-Fit within an organization
Which belief is an example of bias creating barriers to equal treatment in an organization? - answer-
Extroverted employees are the most effective.
Which factor in successful organizational change can be provided through effective human resource
management? - answer-Trust
What is a critical factor in creating a culture of safety? - answer-A commitment of an organization to the
protection and well-being of its employees
How do employee wellness programs benefit employers? - answer-By reducing workers' compensation
and disability-related costs
