WGU D351 FUNCTIONS OF HUMAN RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT OA AND PA 2025 COMPLETE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
T/F: HR policies must work in compliance with the organization's overall strategy? True
Which of the following is NOT a function of Human Resource Management?
-Compensating & motivating employees
-Planning HR needs
-Staffing the organization's needs
-Appraising client behavior Appraising client behavior
What is an example of indirect compensation when it comes to rewards that are given to employees?
-Rewards that are given for simply being a part of the organization
-Rewards that are linked to performance on the job
-Rewards that are only given to managers or above
-Rewards that are given for employee of the month Rewards that are given for simply being a part
of the organization
Performance appraisals are important for both measuring and monitoring an employee's contribution,
but they are also often the basis for deciding what?
-Whether or not to change the management system
-Whether or not to implement certain retention strategies
-Whether or not to give promotions
-Whether or not to implement certain HR strategies Whether or not to give promotions
When working to improve the organization's quality of work life, it is important to look at which part of
the organization?
-The product materials in manufacturing
-The bonuses paid to the CEO
-The physical health environment at work
-The compensation packages offered by competitors throughout the world The physical health
environment at work
Define Human Resource Management, or HRM/HR, Responsible for the recruitment, selection,
training, and motivation of the organization's employees. Therefore, HRM is concerned with the
fundamental task of defining and analyzing jobs in organizations.
, Define Millenials. People born between 1980 and 2000, considered to value being recognized for
their individual contributions within a team. They generally seek work that is productive and
meaningful; leading-edge, innovative technology that supports information sharing; the ability to
receive continuing education; the opportunity to voice opinions on workplace situations; and workplace
flexibility in scheduling, attire, and work arrangements. They are especially resistant to authority due to
cynicism regarding managerial decisions.
HR functions are important because they serve to attract employees (an explicit objective). HR also has a
few implicit objectives. Which of the following is an implicit HR objective?
-Improvement of productivity
-Improvement in developing individuals
-Improvement of wages
-Improvement in retaining individuals Improvement of productivity
Which position in the organization determines how important human resource management will be to
that organization?
-Middle managers
-Supervisors
-Top management
-Front-line workers Top management
In the early 1900s, what was Human Resources primarily concerned with?
-Distributing paychecks and working with unions
-Being a protector
-Engaging in training and development
-Being a strategic partner Distributing paychecks and working with unions
Which of the following is not a way HR professionals can create an ethical organizational culture?
-Establishing an open-door policy
-Creating a positive work environment
-Hiring ethical individuals
-Constant monitoring of employees Constant monitoring of employees
What is one way that HR can improve the quality of life for most employees in today's world?
-Increaseotheoamountoofocontroloemployeesohaveooverotheiroownojobs
-Giveotheoemployeeoaospecificojobowithoutolettingothemoexpandobeyondothat
MANAGEMENT OA AND PA 2025 COMPLETE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
T/F: HR policies must work in compliance with the organization's overall strategy? True
Which of the following is NOT a function of Human Resource Management?
-Compensating & motivating employees
-Planning HR needs
-Staffing the organization's needs
-Appraising client behavior Appraising client behavior
What is an example of indirect compensation when it comes to rewards that are given to employees?
-Rewards that are given for simply being a part of the organization
-Rewards that are linked to performance on the job
-Rewards that are only given to managers or above
-Rewards that are given for employee of the month Rewards that are given for simply being a part
of the organization
Performance appraisals are important for both measuring and monitoring an employee's contribution,
but they are also often the basis for deciding what?
-Whether or not to change the management system
-Whether or not to implement certain retention strategies
-Whether or not to give promotions
-Whether or not to implement certain HR strategies Whether or not to give promotions
When working to improve the organization's quality of work life, it is important to look at which part of
the organization?
-The product materials in manufacturing
-The bonuses paid to the CEO
-The physical health environment at work
-The compensation packages offered by competitors throughout the world The physical health
environment at work
Define Human Resource Management, or HRM/HR, Responsible for the recruitment, selection,
training, and motivation of the organization's employees. Therefore, HRM is concerned with the
fundamental task of defining and analyzing jobs in organizations.
, Define Millenials. People born between 1980 and 2000, considered to value being recognized for
their individual contributions within a team. They generally seek work that is productive and
meaningful; leading-edge, innovative technology that supports information sharing; the ability to
receive continuing education; the opportunity to voice opinions on workplace situations; and workplace
flexibility in scheduling, attire, and work arrangements. They are especially resistant to authority due to
cynicism regarding managerial decisions.
HR functions are important because they serve to attract employees (an explicit objective). HR also has a
few implicit objectives. Which of the following is an implicit HR objective?
-Improvement of productivity
-Improvement in developing individuals
-Improvement of wages
-Improvement in retaining individuals Improvement of productivity
Which position in the organization determines how important human resource management will be to
that organization?
-Middle managers
-Supervisors
-Top management
-Front-line workers Top management
In the early 1900s, what was Human Resources primarily concerned with?
-Distributing paychecks and working with unions
-Being a protector
-Engaging in training and development
-Being a strategic partner Distributing paychecks and working with unions
Which of the following is not a way HR professionals can create an ethical organizational culture?
-Establishing an open-door policy
-Creating a positive work environment
-Hiring ethical individuals
-Constant monitoring of employees Constant monitoring of employees
What is one way that HR can improve the quality of life for most employees in today's world?
-Increaseotheoamountoofocontroloemployeesohaveooverotheiroownojobs
-Giveotheoemployeeoaospecificojobowithoutolettingothemoexpandobeyondothat
