Human Resource Management, 14e (Dessler)
Chapter 1 Introduction to Human Resource Management
1) The basic functions of the management process include all of the following EXCEPT
________.
A) planning
B) organizing
C) outsourcing
D) leading
Answer: C
Explanation: C) The five basic functions of the management process include planning,
organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. Outsourcing jobs may be an aspect of
human resources, but it is not one of the primary management functions.
Difficulty: Easy
Chapter: 1
Objective: 1
AACSB: Reflective thinking
Learning Outcome: Define human resource management and describe modern trends in
the field
2) Which of the following is the person responsible for accomplishing an organization's
goals by planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling personnel?
A) manager
B) entrepreneur
C) generalist
D) marketer
Answer: A
,Explanation: A) The manager is the person responsible for accomplishing an
organization's goals by planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling the efforts
of the organization's people. An entrepreneur may manage people or may hire a manager
to do so instead, but entrepreneurs are defined as individuals who start their own
businesses.
Difficulty: Moderate
Chapter: 1
Objective: 1
AACSB: Reflective thinking
Learning Outcome: Define human resource management and describe modern trends in
the field
,3) Which of the following includes five basic functions—planning, organizing, staffing,
leading, and controlling?
A) job analysis
B) strategic management
C) management process
D) adaptability screening
Answer: C
Explanation: C) The management process includes five basic functions—planning,
organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. Strategic management refers to the process
of identifying and executing the organization's mission by matching its capabilities with
the demands of its environment.
Difficulty: Easy
Chapter: 1
Objective: 1
AACSB: Reflective thinking
Learning Outcome: Define human resource management and describe modern trends in
the field
4) Which function of the management process requires a manager to establish goals and
standards and to develop rules and procedures?
A) planning
B) organizing
C) staffing
D) leading
Answer: A
Explanation: A) Planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling are the five main
functions of management. The planning function involves establishing goals and
standards, developing rules and procedures, and forecasting.
Difficulty: Easy
, Chapter: 1
Objective: 1
AACSB: Reflective thinking
Learning Outcome: Define human resource management and describe modern trends in
the field
Chapter 1 Introduction to Human Resource Management
1) The basic functions of the management process include all of the following EXCEPT
________.
A) planning
B) organizing
C) outsourcing
D) leading
Answer: C
Explanation: C) The five basic functions of the management process include planning,
organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. Outsourcing jobs may be an aspect of
human resources, but it is not one of the primary management functions.
Difficulty: Easy
Chapter: 1
Objective: 1
AACSB: Reflective thinking
Learning Outcome: Define human resource management and describe modern trends in
the field
2) Which of the following is the person responsible for accomplishing an organization's
goals by planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling personnel?
A) manager
B) entrepreneur
C) generalist
D) marketer
Answer: A
,Explanation: A) The manager is the person responsible for accomplishing an
organization's goals by planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling the efforts
of the organization's people. An entrepreneur may manage people or may hire a manager
to do so instead, but entrepreneurs are defined as individuals who start their own
businesses.
Difficulty: Moderate
Chapter: 1
Objective: 1
AACSB: Reflective thinking
Learning Outcome: Define human resource management and describe modern trends in
the field
,3) Which of the following includes five basic functions—planning, organizing, staffing,
leading, and controlling?
A) job analysis
B) strategic management
C) management process
D) adaptability screening
Answer: C
Explanation: C) The management process includes five basic functions—planning,
organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. Strategic management refers to the process
of identifying and executing the organization's mission by matching its capabilities with
the demands of its environment.
Difficulty: Easy
Chapter: 1
Objective: 1
AACSB: Reflective thinking
Learning Outcome: Define human resource management and describe modern trends in
the field
4) Which function of the management process requires a manager to establish goals and
standards and to develop rules and procedures?
A) planning
B) organizing
C) staffing
D) leading
Answer: A
Explanation: A) Planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling are the five main
functions of management. The planning function involves establishing goals and
standards, developing rules and procedures, and forecasting.
Difficulty: Easy
, Chapter: 1
Objective: 1
AACSB: Reflective thinking
Learning Outcome: Define human resource management and describe modern trends in
the field
