[STUDY GUIDE] • HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE & REVIEW EDITION
WGU D351 Functions of Human
Resource Management Questions &
Answers 2026/2027 | Updated
Assessment Review
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
54 Questions 12 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 54 verified questions with correct answers covering the functions of human resource
management. Each item is designed to align with critical HR concepts, making it suitable for exam preparation,
course review, and professional certification enhancement.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
This topic explores contemporary trends affecting the
Societal Trends Impacting Work workplace dynamics. 5 Qs 9.3%
Strategic Human Resource Questions in this section focus on the strategic role of HR in
Management organizational success. 5 Qs 9.3%
Organizational Culture and This topic examines the internal elements shaping an
Strategy organization's culture and its strategic direction. 4 Qs 7.4%
Questions related to the processes and practices of attracting
Recruitment and Selection and selecting candidates. 4 Qs 7.4%
This section addresses the processes involved in employee
Training and Development training and development. 4 Qs 7.4%
Focus on the performance appraisal processes and criteria for
Performance Management employee evaluations. 4 Qs 7.4%
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Employee Relations and Labor This topic explores the legal framework affecting employee
Laws relations and rights. 5 Qs 9.3%
Questions that address various forms of employee
Compensation and Benefits compensation and their strategic implications. 7 Qs 13.0%
Workplace Diversity and Examines policies and practices that promote diversity and
Inclusion inclusion in the workplace. 4 Qs 7.4%
Workplace Safety and Health Focus on safety regulations and employer responsibilities
Regulations under OSHA. 4 Qs 7.4%
Unionization and Collective This topic covers aspects of unionization, employee
Bargaining representation, and related legal issues. 4 Qs 7.4%
Questions regarding job analysis processes and how roles
Job Analysis and Design are structured within an organization. 4 Qs 7.4%
Total Exam Coverage 12 Integrated Topic Modules 54 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: SOCIETAL TRENDS IMPACTING WORK
5 Questions • 9.3% of Exam • This topic explores contemporary trends affecting the workplace dynamics.
QUESTION 1
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
Answer: Increased Competition changes in communication technology.
QUESTION 2
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
Answer: Gathering and analyzing data.
QUESTION 3
What is an outcome of poor reliability in a selection procedure?
An insufficient pool of qualified applicants
The inability to fire an employee who is performing poorly Employees who are not a
good fit for the organization High correlations between test outcomes and future
performance metrics
Answer: Employees who are not a good fit for the organization.
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WGU D351 Functions of Human
Resource Management Questions &
Answers 2026/2027 | Updated
Assessment Review
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
54 Questions 12 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 54 verified questions with correct answers covering the functions of human resource
management. Each item is designed to align with critical HR concepts, making it suitable for exam preparation,
course review, and professional certification enhancement.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
This topic explores contemporary trends affecting the
Societal Trends Impacting Work workplace dynamics. 5 Qs 9.3%
Strategic Human Resource Questions in this section focus on the strategic role of HR in
Management organizational success. 5 Qs 9.3%
Organizational Culture and This topic examines the internal elements shaping an
Strategy organization's culture and its strategic direction. 4 Qs 7.4%
Questions related to the processes and practices of attracting
Recruitment and Selection and selecting candidates. 4 Qs 7.4%
This section addresses the processes involved in employee
Training and Development training and development. 4 Qs 7.4%
Focus on the performance appraisal processes and criteria for
Performance Management employee evaluations. 4 Qs 7.4%
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Employee Relations and Labor This topic explores the legal framework affecting employee
Laws relations and rights. 5 Qs 9.3%
Questions that address various forms of employee
Compensation and Benefits compensation and their strategic implications. 7 Qs 13.0%
Workplace Diversity and Examines policies and practices that promote diversity and
Inclusion inclusion in the workplace. 4 Qs 7.4%
Workplace Safety and Health Focus on safety regulations and employer responsibilities
Regulations under OSHA. 4 Qs 7.4%
Unionization and Collective This topic covers aspects of unionization, employee
Bargaining representation, and related legal issues. 4 Qs 7.4%
Questions regarding job analysis processes and how roles
Job Analysis and Design are structured within an organization. 4 Qs 7.4%
Total Exam Coverage 12 Integrated Topic Modules 54 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: SOCIETAL TRENDS IMPACTING WORK
5 Questions • 9.3% of Exam • This topic explores contemporary trends affecting the workplace dynamics.
QUESTION 1
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
Answer: Increased Competition changes in communication technology.
QUESTION 2
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
Answer: Gathering and analyzing data.
QUESTION 3
What is an outcome of poor reliability in a selection procedure?
An insufficient pool of qualified applicants
The inability to fire an employee who is performing poorly Employees who are not a
good fit for the organization High correlations between test outcomes and future
performance metrics
Answer: Employees who are not a good fit for the organization.
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