Functions of Human Resource
Management (D351) WGU- Questions &
Answers
Define Consequentialist Theories. Correct Ans-Evaluates the rightness or wrongness of an
action based on the consequences of that action.
Define Deontological Theories. Correct Ans-Evaluate the rightness or wrongness of an action
based on how well that action conforms to some rule or principle, regardless of the
consequences.
T/F: HR department executives are now just as concerned with profits as any other executive.
Correct Ans-True
What is a societal trend that affects HR and its functions?
-Decreased competition
-A decrease in the speed of external changes
-Higher unemployment
-Symptoms of dysfunction in the workplace Correct Ans-Symptoms of dysfunction in the
workplace
Many millennials entering the workforce can be describe as _______________?
-Happy
-Excited
, -Wanting to please authority
-Cynical Correct Ans-Cynical
What is "strategy"?
-Strategy is an explanation of past performance.
-Strategy is innovation within the firm.
-Strategy refers to how an organization is going to compete.
-Strategy describes environmental efforts of the firm. Correct Ans-Strategy refers to how an
organization is going to compete
Because new millennials entering the workforce are cynical and less patient with respect to
authority, they sometimes do not get along with older workers who do accept authority. What is
the HR function that will help resolve this conflict?
-Know how to retain employees
-Know how to manage the skills of young workers
-Know how to recruit employees
-Know how to manage supervisors Correct Ans-Know how to manage the skills of young
workers
Define Strategy. Correct Ans-The plan an organization has to compete in a marketplace. A
strategy can consist of products and services, employees, and the organization's goals, among
other things.
Management (D351) WGU- Questions &
Answers
Define Consequentialist Theories. Correct Ans-Evaluates the rightness or wrongness of an
action based on the consequences of that action.
Define Deontological Theories. Correct Ans-Evaluate the rightness or wrongness of an action
based on how well that action conforms to some rule or principle, regardless of the
consequences.
T/F: HR department executives are now just as concerned with profits as any other executive.
Correct Ans-True
What is a societal trend that affects HR and its functions?
-Decreased competition
-A decrease in the speed of external changes
-Higher unemployment
-Symptoms of dysfunction in the workplace Correct Ans-Symptoms of dysfunction in the
workplace
Many millennials entering the workforce can be describe as _______________?
-Happy
-Excited
, -Wanting to please authority
-Cynical Correct Ans-Cynical
What is "strategy"?
-Strategy is an explanation of past performance.
-Strategy is innovation within the firm.
-Strategy refers to how an organization is going to compete.
-Strategy describes environmental efforts of the firm. Correct Ans-Strategy refers to how an
organization is going to compete
Because new millennials entering the workforce are cynical and less patient with respect to
authority, they sometimes do not get along with older workers who do accept authority. What is
the HR function that will help resolve this conflict?
-Know how to retain employees
-Know how to manage the skills of young workers
-Know how to recruit employees
-Know how to manage supervisors Correct Ans-Know how to manage the skills of young
workers
Define Strategy. Correct Ans-The plan an organization has to compete in a marketplace. A
strategy can consist of products and services, employees, and the organization's goals, among
other things.
