QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
An online gaming company incurs heavy losses due to high competition. In a survey, most of the
employees reveal that they are unaware of the platforms used by the competitors and that they are not
up-to-date on the most recent gaming technologies. In this scenario, which HR function must be given
utmost focus to match the skills of their competitors? - CORRECT ANSWER Recruiting
A restaurant chain owner employs a staff of 500 people in locations across three states. He is reluctant
to employ women because he believes that female employees tend to take more time off to look after
children or other dependents. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the owner cannot refuse
to hire women, but he can place them in part-time positions, reserving full-time positions for male
employees. - CORRECT ANSWER False
The process of ensuring that employees' activities and outputs match the organizations goals -
CORRECT ANSWER Performance management
The HR competency that refers to the ways HR employees apply integrity, accountability and other
core values is ______. - CORRECT ANSWER Ethical practice
Using data to show how HR affects the company's performance - CORRECT ANSWER
Evidence-based HR
Determining the numbers and types of employees an organization needs to meet its objectives is
called ______. - CORRECT ANSWER Human resource planning
A firm is practicing ______ if it is able to make a profit without depleting any of its resources,
including employees, natural resources, and the support of the surrounding community. - CORRECT
ANSWER Sustainability
The human resources department is like a business within the company, which provides what three
product lines? - CORRECT ANSWER Strategic partner services, business partner services, and
administrative services and transactions
, Making sure that the activities of employees match the organization's goals is called ______. -
CORRECT ANSWER Performance management
This competency involves using HR technology, applying policies and procedures, and keeping up-to-
date on HR laws. - CORRECT ANSWER Human resource expertise
This competency refers to the ways HR employees guide others in the organization through coaching
or supporting business strategy through gathering data or designing solutions. - CORRECT ANSWER
Consultation
This competency involves the skills needed to exchange information with others inside and outside
the organization. - CORRECT ANSWER Communication
This competency includes treating employees respectfully, building trust, and providing great
customer service to those served by HR functions. - CORRECT ANSWER Relationship
management
________ based HR uses data to understand how human resource practices affect the company's
performance. - CORRECT ANSWER Evidence
The government has established laws and regulations regarding the treatment of employees in which
of the following areas? - CORRECT ANSWER Employee privacy
Job security
Employee pay and benefits
Employee safety
The competency involves directing the organization's processes and programs. - CORRECT
ANSWER Leadership and navigation
The competency involves valuing and considering various people's perspectives, including knowledge
of other cultures. - CORRECT ANSWER Global mindset
The competency involves understanding how information can be used to support the organization's
strategy. - CORRECT ANSWER Business acumen