Test Bank for Human Resource Management 17th Edition by Sean Valentine, Patricia Meglich & Robert L. Mathis , ISBN: 9780357899281 |All Chapters Verified| Guide A+

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Chapter 01 - Human Resource Management in Organizations
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1. Which of the following statements is true of human resource management?
a. It refers to auditing the finances of an organization.
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b. It involves generating business by identifying potential customers and ensuring customer satisfaction.
c. It involves evaluating the external competition impacting an organization.
d. It refers to designing formal systems in an organization to manage human talent for accomplishing
organizational goals.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.01 - EXPLAIN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND
HUMAN CAPITAL.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic

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,STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: What Is Human Resource Management?
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 5/13/2024 5:15 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/13/2024 5:15 AM

2. Sweeny Inc. is a successful startup that prioritizes the recruitment of top-tier talent. With approximately 100
exceptionally accomplished and driven employees, it's evident that Sweeny Inc. values the significance of .
a. recruitment planning
b. benchmarking
c. contingency planning
d. human capital
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.02 - IDENTIFY HOW HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND
EMPLOYEES CAN BE CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ORGANIZATIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: Group Dynamic
TOPICS: Managing Human Resources in Organizations
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
DATE CREATED: 5/13/2024 5:15 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 5:39 AM

3. Unit labor cost is computed by dividing the:
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a. total cost of workers by their average levels of output.
b. total level of output by the total cost of workers.
c. average level of output by the average cost of workers.
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, d. average cost of workers by their average levels of output.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.02 - IDENTIFY HOW HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND
EMPLOYEES CAN BE CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ORGANIZATIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Managing Human Resources in Organizations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 5/13/2024 5:15 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 6/5/2024 9:09 AM
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4. Zebra Inc. wants to enhance employee productivity by streamlining management layers and restructuring reporting
lines. In pursuit of this goal, senior management opts to downsize the company and conduct layoffs. This action is an
example of .
a. budget expansion strategy
b. corporate social responsibility effort
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c. aligning HR activities
d. organizational restructuring
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
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DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.02 - IDENTIFY HOW HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND
EMPLOYEES CAN BE CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ORGANIZATIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
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STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Managing Human Resources in Organizations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
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DATE CREATED: 5/13/2024 5:15 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 5:41 AM

5. What method can be used to increase employee productivity by making changes to the way work gets done, by
focusing on the characteristics of jobs, and altering how tasks are structured and coordinated?
a. benchmarking
b. onboarding
c. redesigning work
d. organizational restructuring
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy

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, QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.02 - IDENTIFY HOW HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND
EMPLOYEES CAN BE CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ORGANIZATIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Managing Human Resources in Organizations
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 5/13/2024 5:15 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 5:41 AM

6. What is a method that is used to increase employee productivity by ensuring that HR efforts and practices are consistent
with organizational efforts to improve productivity and satisfy strategic goals?
a. organizational restructuring
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b. HR auditing
c. benchmarking
d. aligning HR activities
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
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DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.02 - IDENTIFY HOW HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND
EMPLOYEES CAN BE CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ORGANIZATIONS.
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NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic
STATE STANDARDS: United States - TN - DISC: HRM
TOPICS: Managing Human Resources in Organizations
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember
DATE CREATED: 5/20/2024 5:42 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/20/2024 5:44 AM
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7. In the context of improving employee productivity, which of the following activities is involved in organizational
restructuring?
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a. cutting staff through layoffs
b. implementing job enrichment programs
c. providing feedback to employees
d. providing training to new recruits
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: HRRE.MATH.25.01.02 - IDENTIFY HOW HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND
EMPLOYEES CAN BE CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ORGANIZATIONS.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States - BUSPROG: Analytic | Technology - BUSPROG: Analytic

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