C202: PRE-ASSESSMENT - MANAGING
HUMAN CAPITAL QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-2027
Which situation is an example of a managerial ethical dilemma? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Being asked to directly supervise a family member
A human resource manual specifies that employees cannot be terminated or punished for refusing to f
ollow an illegal request made by a supervisor.
Which standard is being applied to resolve this ethical dilemma? - CORRECT ANSWER -Rights Standard
What is the goal of affirmative action? - CORRECT ANSWER -
By seeking 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 e
mployer responds that she has the same requirements for male and female applicants and wants to hi
re other women.
Why is this case a potential demonstration of adverse impact? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Adverse impact is unintentional and relates to standard 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 appeara
nce.
Why is this permitted under an at-will employment relationship? - CORRECT ANSWER -
An employer can terminate an employee for an immoral reason.
Which law guarantees that a woman can take unpaid time off following the birth of her child without f
ear of losing her job? - CORRECT ANSWER -The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
, What is the goal of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994? -
CORRECT ANSWER -
To prevent discrimination against employees who may be called into active military service
Which event should be covered under workers' compensation? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Breaking an arm while at work
How does an organization's human resource strategy support the organization's business strategy? -
CORRECT ANSWER -
By helping it to acquire, develop, motivate, and retain the talent needed to fulfill its strategy
What is a primary function of human resource management? - CORRECT ANSWER -Retaining talent
How does effective human resource management improve organizational performance? -
CORRECT ANSWER -By enhancing a company's ability to cope with growth and change
Which characteristic of an employee should human resource management focus on to enhance organiz
ational culture? - CORRECT ANSWER -Fit within an organization
Which belief is an example of bias creating barriers to equal treatment in an organization? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Extroverted employees are the most effective.
Which factor in successful organizational change can be provided through effective human resource ma
nagement? - CORRECT ANSWER -Trust
What is the organization's formal system of task, power, and reporting relationships called? -
CORRECT ANSWER -An organizational structure
How does human resource management support organizational leadership? - CORRECT ANSWER -
By providing employees with opportunities for professional development and growth
HUMAN CAPITAL QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-2027
Which situation is an example of a managerial ethical dilemma? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Being asked to directly supervise a family member
A human resource manual specifies that employees cannot be terminated or punished for refusing to f
ollow an illegal request made by a supervisor.
Which standard is being applied to resolve this ethical dilemma? - CORRECT ANSWER -Rights Standard
What is the goal of affirmative action? - CORRECT ANSWER -
By seeking 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 e
mployer responds that she has the same requirements for male and female applicants and wants to hi
re other women.
Why is this case a potential demonstration of adverse impact? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Adverse impact is unintentional and relates to standard 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 appeara
nce.
Why is this permitted under an at-will employment relationship? - CORRECT ANSWER -
An employer can terminate an employee for an immoral reason.
Which law guarantees that a woman can take unpaid time off following the birth of her child without f
ear of losing her job? - CORRECT ANSWER -The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
, What is the goal of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994? -
CORRECT ANSWER -
To prevent discrimination against employees who may be called into active military service
Which event should be covered under workers' compensation? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Breaking an arm while at work
How does an organization's human resource strategy support the organization's business strategy? -
CORRECT ANSWER -
By helping it to acquire, develop, motivate, and retain the talent needed to fulfill its strategy
What is a primary function of human resource management? - CORRECT ANSWER -Retaining talent
How does effective human resource management improve organizational performance? -
CORRECT ANSWER -By enhancing a company's ability to cope with growth and change
Which characteristic of an employee should human resource management focus on to enhance organiz
ational culture? - CORRECT ANSWER -Fit within an organization
Which belief is an example of bias creating barriers to equal treatment in an organization? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Extroverted employees are the most effective.
Which factor in successful organizational change can be provided through effective human resource ma
nagement? - CORRECT ANSWER -Trust
What is the organization's formal system of task, power, and reporting relationships called? -
CORRECT ANSWER -An organizational structure
How does human resource management support organizational leadership? - CORRECT ANSWER -
By providing employees with opportunities for professional development and growth
