WGU C202 PRE-ASSESSMENT EXAM
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Which situation is an example of a managerial ethical ( correct
dilemma? Being asked to directly supervise a family answers )
member
A human resource manual specifies that employees cannot be terminated
or punished for refusing to follow an illegal request made by a supervisor.
Which standard is being applied to resolve this ethical dilemma? ( correct
answers ) Rights standard
What is the organization's formal system of task, power, and reporting
relationships called? ( correct answers ) An organizational
structure
How does human resource management support organizational
leadership?
*( correct answers ) By providing employees with opportunities for
professional development and growth
Which decision can human resource management assist with during the
combination stage of mergers and acquisitions?
* ( correct answers ) When to declare the combination a success
How can human resource managers serve as internal consultants?
( correct answers
) By helping managers avoid common training pitfalls
What is the goal of affirmative action? ( correct answers ) To seek 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 employer responds that she has the same
requirements for male and female applicants and wants to hire other
women.
Why is this case a potential demonstration of adverse impact?
( correct answers ) 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
GRADED
Order 11246? ( correct answers ) Minorities and women
A+
, An employer terminates an employee for being unattractive and putting
less effort in personal appearance.
Why is this permitted under an at-will employment relationship? ( correct
answers ) 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 fear of losing her job? ( correct answers ) The
Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
What is the goal of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment
Rights Act of 1994? ( correct answers ) To prevent discrimination
against employees who may be called into active military service
Which event should be covered under workers' ( correct
compensation? Breaking an arm while at work answers )
How does an organization's human resource strategy support the
organization's business strategy? ( correct answers ) By helping it
to acquire, develop, motivate, and retain the talent needed to fulfill its
strategy
What is a primary function of human resource ( correct
management? Retaining talent answers )
How does effective human resource management improve organizational
performance? ( correct answers ) It enhances a company's ability to cope
with growth and change.
Which characteristic of an employee should human resource management
focus on to enhance organizational culture? ( correct answers ) Fit
within an organization
Which belief is an example of bias creating barriers to equal treatment
in an organization? ( correct answers ) Extroverted employees are
the most effective.
Which factor in successful organizational change can be provided
through effective human resource management? ( correct answers )
Trust
What are two uses of a job analysis?
* ( correct answers ) Developing a
recruiting plan and
designing a compensation plan for a
particular job
How can human resource managers use performance metrics to benefit
their organizations? ( correct answers ) They can use metrics that
reveal weakness in a critical division to influence staffing plans.
GRADED
A+
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Which situation is an example of a managerial ethical ( correct
dilemma? Being asked to directly supervise a family answers )
member
A human resource manual specifies that employees cannot be terminated
or punished for refusing to follow an illegal request made by a supervisor.
Which standard is being applied to resolve this ethical dilemma? ( correct
answers ) Rights standard
What is the organization's formal system of task, power, and reporting
relationships called? ( correct answers ) An organizational
structure
How does human resource management support organizational
leadership?
*( correct answers ) By providing employees with opportunities for
professional development and growth
Which decision can human resource management assist with during the
combination stage of mergers and acquisitions?
* ( correct answers ) When to declare the combination a success
How can human resource managers serve as internal consultants?
( correct answers
) By helping managers avoid common training pitfalls
What is the goal of affirmative action? ( correct answers ) To seek 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 employer responds that she has the same
requirements for male and female applicants and wants to hire other
women.
Why is this case a potential demonstration of adverse impact?
( correct answers ) 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
GRADED
Order 11246? ( correct answers ) Minorities and women
A+
, An employer terminates an employee for being unattractive and putting
less effort in personal appearance.
Why is this permitted under an at-will employment relationship? ( correct
answers ) 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 fear of losing her job? ( correct answers ) The
Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
What is the goal of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment
Rights Act of 1994? ( correct answers ) To prevent discrimination
against employees who may be called into active military service
Which event should be covered under workers' ( correct
compensation? Breaking an arm while at work answers )
How does an organization's human resource strategy support the
organization's business strategy? ( correct answers ) By helping it
to acquire, develop, motivate, and retain the talent needed to fulfill its
strategy
What is a primary function of human resource ( correct
management? Retaining talent answers )
How does effective human resource management improve organizational
performance? ( correct answers ) It enhances a company's ability to cope
with growth and change.
Which characteristic of an employee should human resource management
focus on to enhance organizational culture? ( correct answers ) Fit
within an organization
Which belief is an example of bias creating barriers to equal treatment
in an organization? ( correct answers ) Extroverted employees are
the most effective.
Which factor in successful organizational change can be provided
through effective human resource management? ( correct answers )
Trust
What are two uses of a job analysis?
* ( correct answers ) Developing a
recruiting plan and
designing a compensation plan for a
particular job
How can human resource managers use performance metrics to benefit
their organizations? ( correct answers ) They can use metrics that
reveal weakness in a critical division to influence staffing plans.
GRADED
A+
