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WGU D351 Know to Pass
WGU D351 Know to Pass
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1. What is the role of HR planning helps organizations understand future employee needs.
HR planning in organiza-
tions?

2. What are the different Direct (salary, hourly rate and bonuses) and Indirect (services, benefits,
types of employee com- and training)
pensations?

3. What are the four implic- 1. Improve productivity 2.Improve quality of work 3. Ensure legal com-
it HR objectives? pliance 4. Ensure ethical behavior

4. What is HR's contribu- HR managers contribute to productivity through work, organization
tion to productivity? and design

5. Define Moral Philosophy principles, rules, and values people use in deciding what is right or
wrong

6. How to create culture of 1. Positive work environment. 2. Hiring ethical individuals. 3. Providing
ethical behavior? (6) ethical training. 4. Labeling and modeling, ethical behavior. 5. Estab-
lishing ethics. 6 open door policy.

7. What are six major 1. Increase competition.
trends, influencing work 2. Cost and benefits of HR utilization.
environment? 3. Productivity changes.
4. Pace and complexity of changes.
5. Workplace dysfunction systems.
6. Society trends.

8. Definition of culture a system of shared beliefs and values guiding behavior

9. Shapers of organization- Top management values shape, organizational culture, and strategy
al culture

10.


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What Business and in- 1. Strategic planning.
dustry knowledge for HR 2. Financial statements.
professionals is needed? 3. Sales, marketing, production techniques.
4. Data processing, MIS knowledge.

11. Define HR generalist Provide guidance, support management, and service as a source of
help and information on human resource matters.

12. Define HR specialist Responsible for specific human resource management functions with-
in the organization.

13. purpose of SWOT analy- Assess the firms, internal abilities and vulnerabilities to the external
sis environment

14. Expectation of HR Become agents for change, facilitate organizational change, maintain
department regarding organizational flexibility, and adaptability
change

15. What is the difference Tactical work is daily tasks and strategic work focuses on future im-
between tactical work provements and innovations
and strategic work?

16. What is an internal fac- Technology
tor referring to firms
equipment and knowl-
edge?

17. What two categories are Consequentialist and deontological
ethical theories divided
into?

18. What is the focus of De- Uses rules to distinguish right from wrong. Requires disregarding the
ontological theory? possible consequences of our actions when determining what is right
and what is wrong.


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19. What is the focus of con- judges whether or not something is right by what its consequences are
sequentialist theory?

20. First step in HR change Securing top management support
initiative?

21. Explain the concept of Refers to the emotional commitment and employee has to the organi-
employee engagement? zation and its goals.

22. What is the role of HR HR plays a crucial role and creating a maintaining a diverse and inclu-
and fostering diversity sive workplace by implementing policies and practices that promote
and inclusion? equality and respect.

23. Define performance Process of creating a work environment, which people can perform to
management the best of their abilities to meet the company goals.

24. What is the significance It is essential for HR to ensure a smooth transition of key roles within
of succession planning the organization, minimizing, disruptions, and maintaining continuity.
in HR?

25. Defined the term work- Focuses on enhancing the skills, knowledge, abilities of employees to
force development align with the organizations, current and future.

26. Employment-at-will An employer may terminate an employee anytime. Employment at well,
(EAW) also allows the employer to leave a job at any time, and for any reason,
without facing adversely legal consequences.

27. What are the conse- Being financially insecure & vulnerable.
quences to employees of
employment at-will?

28. 1. Public policy exception 2. Implied contract exception 3. Implied
convent of good faith exception

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