WGU D351 FUNCTIONS OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS … EXAM
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WGU D351 Functions of Human
Resource Management
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DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 54 verified questions with correct answers provided, offering comprehensive
insights into the functions of human resource management. It serves as an essential resource for mastering
key concepts in HR management. Students can utilize this material for effective study, review, and
certification preparation, ensuring a solid understanding of the subject area.
CONTENTS
Societal Trends Q1–Q8
Recruitment and Selection Q9–Q16
Training and Development Q17–Q22
Performance Management Q23–Q28
Legal and Ethical Considerations Q29–Q35
Compensation Strategies Q36–Q54
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 54
What are two societal trends that are influencing the world of work?
Increased competeition
changes in communication technology
lower college gradiation rates
decreasing world trade
CORRECT ANSWER
Increased Competition
changes in communication technology
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 54
Which activity does the strategic human resources manager need to be engaged in, given the fact that organizational
survival is increasingly dependent on adaptation?
Managing succession by creating contingency plans for key employees within the organization
Taking on fewer roles to maintain a focused approach to organizational productivity improvements
Focusing on acquiring human resources skills while leaving marketing and production techniques to those managers
Maintaining priority on the requisition of services from the management and employees without external
considerations
CORRECT ANSWER
Managing succession by creating contingency plans for key employees within the organization
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 54
Which internal element shapes organizational culture and strategy?
Compensation levels
Top management values
Organizational technology
Compliance requirements
CORRECT ANSWER
Top management values
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 54
Which external factor impacts a company's strategy?
Taking an inventory of business competencies
Analyzing finances for possible budget reductions
Defining the culture for the organization
Assessing the local labor market to find candidates
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, CORRECT ANSWER
Assessing the local labor market to find candidates
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 54
Due to high ethical standard of conduct expectations, the board of directors discovers ethical violations within the
human resources administration. Which action illustrates a violation from this situation?
Failing to update the ethical standard of conduct manual
Purchasing clothing for a spouse from the company's petty cash fund
Hiring a sibling as an HR payroll administrator based on work experience
Being unable to describe what the company does and how it generates revenue
CORRECT ANSWER
Purchasing clothing for a spouse from the company's petty cash fund
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 54
What is the first phase in the human resource planning process?
Gathering and analyzing data
Establishing objectives and policies
Designing and implementing action programs
Controlling and evaluating plans and programs
CORRECT ANSWER
Gathering and analyzing data
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 54
A firm needs to engage in redundancy planning to align with its competitors and the realities of the market
.Which change is consistent with the company's plan?
An increase in job-skills retraining
An increase in employee self-control
A decrease in top-down communications
A decrease in buyout offers to employees
CORRECT ANSWER
An increase in job-skills retraining
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 54
What is the general purpose of recruitment?
To provide a pool of potentially qualified job applicants
To identify behaviors that are likely to lead to job success
To determine which job applicants are most qualified for the job
To give current employees a referral bonus for recruiting job applicants
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
WGU D351 Functions of Human
Resource Management
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027 | Updated Assessment
Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
54 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 54 verified questions with correct answers provided, offering comprehensive
insights into the functions of human resource management. It serves as an essential resource for mastering
key concepts in HR management. Students can utilize this material for effective study, review, and
certification preparation, ensuring a solid understanding of the subject area.
CONTENTS
Societal Trends Q1–Q8
Recruitment and Selection Q9–Q16
Training and Development Q17–Q22
Performance Management Q23–Q28
Legal and Ethical Considerations Q29–Q35
Compensation Strategies Q36–Q54
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 54
What are two societal trends that are influencing the world of work?
Increased competeition
changes in communication technology
lower college gradiation rates
decreasing world trade
CORRECT ANSWER
Increased Competition
changes in communication technology
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 54
Which activity does the strategic human resources manager need to be engaged in, given the fact that organizational
survival is increasingly dependent on adaptation?
Managing succession by creating contingency plans for key employees within the organization
Taking on fewer roles to maintain a focused approach to organizational productivity improvements
Focusing on acquiring human resources skills while leaving marketing and production techniques to those managers
Maintaining priority on the requisition of services from the management and employees without external
considerations
CORRECT ANSWER
Managing succession by creating contingency plans for key employees within the organization
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 54
Which internal element shapes organizational culture and strategy?
Compensation levels
Top management values
Organizational technology
Compliance requirements
CORRECT ANSWER
Top management values
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 54
Which external factor impacts a company's strategy?
Taking an inventory of business competencies
Analyzing finances for possible budget reductions
Defining the culture for the organization
Assessing the local labor market to find candidates
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, CORRECT ANSWER
Assessing the local labor market to find candidates
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 54
Due to high ethical standard of conduct expectations, the board of directors discovers ethical violations within the
human resources administration. Which action illustrates a violation from this situation?
Failing to update the ethical standard of conduct manual
Purchasing clothing for a spouse from the company's petty cash fund
Hiring a sibling as an HR payroll administrator based on work experience
Being unable to describe what the company does and how it generates revenue
CORRECT ANSWER
Purchasing clothing for a spouse from the company's petty cash fund
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 54
What is the first phase in the human resource planning process?
Gathering and analyzing data
Establishing objectives and policies
Designing and implementing action programs
Controlling and evaluating plans and programs
CORRECT ANSWER
Gathering and analyzing data
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 54
A firm needs to engage in redundancy planning to align with its competitors and the realities of the market
.Which change is consistent with the company's plan?
An increase in job-skills retraining
An increase in employee self-control
A decrease in top-down communications
A decrease in buyout offers to employees
CORRECT ANSWER
An increase in job-skills retraining
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 54
What is the general purpose of recruitment?
To provide a pool of potentially qualified job applicants
To identify behaviors that are likely to lead to job success
To determine which job applicants are most qualified for the job
To give current employees a referral bonus for recruiting job applicants
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