HRM 361 Exam 1 Questions with A Grade Solutions

HRM 361 Exam 1 Questions with A Grade Solutions How has HR evolved over time? - Answer-*Industrial Revolution *Collective Bargaining *Scientific Management *World Wars *Human Relations - Hawthorne Studies *Behavioral Science Fields *Legal Realm Growth Stages - Answer-*File Maintenance: early part of 1900s - today *Government Accountability: 1960s - today *Organizational Accountability: 1970s - today *Strategic Partner: 1990s - today - the goal is to increase emphasis on strategic roles (chapter two) relative to administrative (e.g., file maintenance) and organizational roles What are the HR functions - Answer-*HR strategy and planning *EEO, legal compliance, government regulations *Staffing (e.g., recruiting, selecting, promoting, terminating/retention) *Talent management (e.g., training, career manangement, leadership development, performance management) *Rewards (e.g., pay and benefit such as Health Care, retirement) *Risk management and worker protection *Employee and labor relations (e.g., unions) Roles of Administrative - Answer-Clerical administration, recordkeeping, legal paperwork, and policy implementation Major shifts: Use of technology and outsourcing Operational and Employee Advocate - Answer-*Cooperate with managers to ensure fair employee treatment *Identify and implement needed programs and policies Strategic - Answer-*Address business realities *Focus on future business requirements *Contribute to devising and implementing success strategies