APHR Practice Test no answers

APHR Practice Test no answers 1. As a type of resource, human capital refers to: - Answer ️️ -a. the wages, benefits, and other costs incurred in support of HR functions within an organization. b. executive talent within an organization. c. the tax-deferred value of an employee's 401(k) plan. d. employee characteristics that add economic value to the organization. 2. Human capital includes all but one of the following. Name the exception. - Answer ️️ -a. Training b. Profitability c. Relationships d. Intelligence 3. When an organization is able to perform an activity to a greater degree than its competitors for an extended period of time, it is said to have a: - Answer ️️ -a. differentiated focus. b. sustainable competitive advantage. c. core competency. d. low-cost competitive advantage. 4. Under the principle of employment at will, the employer may terminate employment: - Answer ️️ -a. after two-weeks' notice. b. at any time without notice. c. immediately after written notice. d. at the end of the current day's shift with or without written notice. 5. Glass ceilings refer to: - Answer ️️ -a. the intangible barriers that often keep female and minority employees from moving up the corporate ladder, particularly into management positions. b. the new, open office environments designed to enhance the free flow of ideas and communications. c. the trend of long-term employees to "top-out" on the pay scale, reducing their motivation and productivity. d. the overall decrease in employee privacy due to increased use of surveillance devices and methods within the workplace. 6. The process of identifying the numbers and types of employees the organization will require in order to meet its objectives is known as: - Answer ️️ -a. strategic planning. b. change management. c. human resource planning. d. work analysis. 7. Communicating, negotiating, and team development are examples of ____ skills. - Answer ️️ -a. leadership b. decision-making c. human relations d. technical 8. Ethics refer to: - Answer ️️ -a. one's religious and political values and beliefs. b. what is required by law. c. what is acceptable to the company. d. the fundamental principles of right and wrong. 9. Which of the following is not a standard that human resource managers must satisfy for practices to be ethical? - Answer ️️ -a. Managers must treat employees as family. b. Human resource practices must result in the greatest good for the largest number of people. c. Employment practices must respect basic human rights of privacy, due process, and free speech. d. Managers must treat employees and customers equitably and fairly. 10. The primary and largest organization for HRM professionals is the: - Answer ️️ -a. American Management Association (AMA). b. American Compensation Association (ACA). c. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). d. Personnel Management Association (PMA). 11. Human resources provide an organization with a sustainable competitive advantage because they are: - Answer ️️ -a. valuable. b. rare. c. not easily imitated. d. All of the above 12. Which process involves acquiring knowledge, skills, and behaviors that improve employees' ability to meet the challenges of a variety of new or existing jobs? - Answer ️️ -a. Development b. Training c. Orientation d. Coordinating 13. The process of ensuring that employees' activities and outputs match the organization's goals is called: - Answer ️️ -a. job analysis. b. strategic management. c. quality assurance. d. performance management. 14. Which term refers to all people willing and able to work? - Answer ️️ -a. Labor force b. Internal labor force c. External labor force d. Knowledge workers 15. Changing employee values and life stages will require organizations to develop HRM practices that: - Answer ️️ -a. emphasize stability and life-long employment. b. provide more opportunity for individual contribution and entrepreneurship. c. require fewer job skills and responsibilities