Human Resource Management V2.0 By Laura Portolese-Test Bank

Test Bank For Human Capital Management V2.0 By Laura Portolese

ISBN-10. 1453370382
Chapter 01: The Function of Human Resources

True/False Inquiries

Primordial Segment

In former times, human resources had a more administrative function rather than a strategic one.
True; Easy

Human resources generally promotes diversity to foster inclusivity in the workforce.
False; Easy

Recruitment and selection are distinct procedures.
False; Easy

While determining compensation, pay structures should equally reward all personnel regardless of tenure, experience, and educational background.
False; Easy

Paid sick leave is categorized as a form of compensation.
True; Easy

Managers are mistaken in assuming that the primary reason individuals depart from an organization is related to pay.
False; Easy

Work union agreements solely dictate safety regulations for workers.
False; Easy

Increased utilization of social media for disseminating information to employees is an intrinsic factor impacting human resources within an organization.
False; Easy

Secondary Segment

The Advanced Professional in Human Resources certification is open to HR professionals with two to four years of expertise.
False; Easy

Expertise in specialized job domains such as employment laws is imperative for an HR staff member to excel.
True; Easy

Having the ability to comprehend how one’s job responsibilities fit into the broader business context signifies a strategic individual.
True; Easy

PHR, short for Professional in Human Resources, is a certification examination accessible to HR professionals with a minimum of two years of experience.
True; Easy

Tertiary Segment

Healthcare coverage is an employment perk that may be modified to reduce expenses.
True; Easy

Cafeteria plans offer more adaptable benefits that employees can utilize as needed.
True; Easy

Training employees minimizes an organization’s legal liabilities.
False; Easy

Clear communication aids in diminishing revenue losses for companies.
True; Easy

The use of smartphones and social networks is prevalent and acceptable for communication dissemination among staff members.
True; Easy

Telecommuting denotes decreased productivity due to an employee utilizing a work computer for personal activities.
False; Easy

The Affordable Care Act mandates that businesses with twenty-five or more workers provide healthcare benefits to their staff.
False; Easy

An Ethics Code alone is insufficient to guarantee positive and ethical conduct within organizations.
False; Easy

Multiple Choice Inquiries

Primordial Segment

_____ encompasses the entire employment journey from advertising a position to negotiating a salary package.
Compensation
Retention
Training
Employee protection
Staffing
e; Easy

Revenue project-based calculations for staffing levels are detailed in the _____ blueprints.
staffing
retention
compensation
layoff
expansion
a; Easy

Within the staffing function, _____ is the phase where HR personnel locate individuals to fill vacant roles.
selection
staffing plan development
recruitment
retention plan development
compensation
c; Easy

In the staffing function, _____ is the stage where HR candidates are interviewed, finalized, and offered a suitable compensation package.
compensation
staffing plan development
recruitment
selection
retention plan development
d; Easy

Which statement is correct regarding the formulation of workplace policies and HR?
Every organization adheres to the same policies to ensure equity and coherence internally.
Established workplace policies are immutable and cannot be revised.
Drafting the language surrounding workplace policies is the responsibility of the HR department.
HR departments independently devise policies applicable company-wide.
Regulations on dress code and Internet use at work fall outside the scope of workplace policies.
c; Easy

_____ comprises everything an employee receives for their employment.
Debt
Capital
Exemption
Compensation
Taxation
d; Easy

A desirable compensation package is expected to:
exempt all employees from income taxes.
uniformly reward all employees regardless of experience and education.
compensate employees solely for actual work days and penalize absences and sick days.
consider the prevailing remuneration for comparable job roles.
ignore the industry standard pay for the position.
d; Easy

_____ encompasses retaining and motivating employees within the organization.
Selection
Recruitment
Retention
Employee protection
Training
c; Easy

Training and developing employees are likely to enhance _____ within the organization.
attrition
retention
selection
recruitment
stagnation
b; Easy

Which internal factor influences organizations?
Globalization and outsourcing
Alterations in employment legislation
Healthcare expenditures
An aging demographic
Compensation and benefits administration
e; Easy

Which external factor impacts organizations?
Training and development
Formulation of workplace policies
Employee protection
Diverse workforce
Navigating employment laws
d; Easy

The repercussions of baby boomers retiring exemplify _____ as an external factor influencing organizations.
globalization and outsourcing
social media
a highly educated labor force
technological advancements
evolving workforce demographics
e; Easy

Permitting employees to determine their schedules results in the establishment of _____ timetables.
fixed
standardized
flexible
autonomous
uniform
c; Easy

_____ enables employees to perform their duties from home or remote locations for a specified period.
Offshoring
Telecommuting
Multitasking
Hotdesking
Cyberloafing
b; Easy

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