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1Student: ___________________________________________________________________________1.People are the common element in all social organizations.TrueFalse2.Organizational goals are an organization's short- and long-term goals that human resource managementaims to support and enable.TrueFalse3.The field of human resource management is not related to key organizational goals, product-market plans,technology, and innovation.TrueFalse4.Human resource management is central to all organizations and all organizations have a dedicated humanresource department.TrueFalse5.A new venture or micro-business would initially have the entrepreneur perform HR related tasks.TrueFalse6.Strategies for businesses are formulated at three levels: corporate, a major business activity, andemployee.TrueFalse7.Employee salaries may account for more than 65% of the operating expenses in many organizations.TrueFalse8.Using the focus strategy, a firm concentrates on a segment of the market. The firm may compete on thebasis of either differentiation or cost leadership.TrueFalse9.Many organizations are now including specific strategies that directly consider their employees, such as astrategy to become one of Canada's "Top 50 Best Managed Companies."TrueFalse10. Boom and bust economic cycles are experienced the same across the country.TrueFalse11. Economic forces are defined as economic factors facing Canadian business, including historical trends,global trade forces, and the force to increase one's own competitiveness and productivity levels.TrueFalse12. Canada's international trade advantage is due to its geographical location and multi-culturalpopulation.TrueFalse13. Companies can gain accreditation in productivity optimization processes through organizations like theInternational Association for Six Sigma Certification.TrueFalse14. Recruiting or developing innovative staff to create a culture of innovation within the organization is anexample of a progressive human resource strategy.TrueFalse

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15. In firms with non-routine production processes (such as advertising firms or software developers),flexible human resource practices that nurture creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship may add morevalue.TrueFalse16. Knowledge Management is an outcome of digital information systems.TrueFalse17. All service industries combined currently account for more than 75% of the gross domestic product(GDP) in Canada.TrueFalse18. The move towards extractive industries increases the need for innovation and creates an environmentthat requires not only knowledge workers, but individuals who bring innovative thinking to theirorganization.TrueFalse19. Moving from a factor-based to a knowledge-based economy is a trend witnessed only in NorthAmerica.TrueFalse20. With an increased reliance on knowledge workers, organizations also start to face challenges associatedwith employees hiding and withholding knowledge.TrueFalse21. Educational attainment is the average academic level required to work at a particular job.TrueFalse22. Educational attainment is not keeping pace with the growing knowledge based economy.TrueFalse23. The foundation skills for employability in the future as identified by the Corporate Council on Educationare: basic academic skills, personal management skills, and team work skills.TrueFalse24. The impact of population aging is the same, regardless of geographical location.TrueFalse25. The growing youth population-those under age 25-entering the workforce has implications for Canada ona global scale.TrueFalse26. In today's workplace, leaders may be faced with up to four generations-generation Y, generation X, babyboomers, and traditionalists.TrueFalse27. Cultural forces are challenges facing a firm's decision makers because of cultural differences amongemployees.TrueFalse28. Allophones are defined as someone whose native tongue is Albanian.TrueFalse29. In the discussion of ethics, there are 3 approaches to determine "Right" behaviour. The 3 approaches are:universalistic, conformist, and subjectivist.TrueFalse30. The reasons most often cited by HR professionals for engaging in unethical behaviours are: a needto follow the boss's orders, pressure to meet overly aggressive business objectives, and helping theorganization to survive.TrueFalse

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31. Equifinality means there are many paths to any given objective. The key to success is choosing the paththat best aligns to the organization's strategic goals.TrueFalse32. Some organizations consciously make an effort to create an egalitarian, participative, and entrepreneurialwork climate. HR practices such as seniority- and rank-based pay and top-down communication channelsare likely to work best in this situation.TrueFalse33. Performance appraisals indicates how well human resource activities have been carried out, since poorperformance might often mean that selection or training activities need to be redesigned.TrueFalse34. Without a future orientation, the human resources department becomes proactive, not reactive. Proactiveapproaches allow minor problems to become major ones.TrueFalse35. Human resource audits need not be done for the entire organization. The audit can be performed only on adivision.TrueFalse36. Human resource managers must constantly scan their professional and social environment for clues aboutthe future. New developments may mean new challenges.TrueFalse37. Delegation reduces a manager's responsibility.TrueFalse38. When a human resources department first emerges, it is typically small and reports to a senior-levelmanager.TrueFalse39. Human resource managers do not have the authority to order other managers in other departments toaccept their ideas.TrueFalse40. In highly technical or extremely routine situations, the human resources department may be given theright to make decisions usually made by line managers or top management. This is called functionalauthority.TrueFalse41. Change mastery is a competency which a human resource manager is expected to possess.TrueFalse42. Human resource professionals need to be well versed in data driven decision making and financialoperations.TrueFalse43. The designation Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) is applicable only within the provincein which it is granted.TrueFalse44. Recent changes to old age security forces workers to wait until what age to claim old age security?A. 60B. 63C. 65D. 67E. 69

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45. Which of the following may be a benefit of an employer providing workout facilities within theorganization's physical space?A. an increase in employee moraleB. an increase in health benefitsC. a decrease in expenses associated with sick daysD. an increase in marriage rates between employeesE. all of the choices except an increase in marriage rates between employees46. Which of the following contributes to an organization's character?A. peopleB. technologyC. ageD. unionsE. all of the choices47. To deal effectively with ever-increasing challenges, successful human resources managers must displaythe following competencies EXCEPT:A. a mastery of their organization's businessB. a mastery of human resource management toolsC. an intimate knowledge of their organization's financial proceduresD. a superior ability to direct and manage changeE. high personal credibility48. Which of the following tasks might a human resources manager have to carry out during a recessionaryperiod?A. retraining staffB. implementing employee layoffC. announcing wage concessionsD. providing assistance to secure supplementary employee counselingE. all of the choices except retraining staff49. Which of the following is NOT a human resource activity?A. sourcing a new building to move intoB. planning human resourcesC. attracting human resourcesD. evaluating human resourcesE. motivating employees50. According to top executives surveyed, what are the top strategic priorities which are HR related?A. attracting and retaining skilled staffB. improving workforce performanceC. changing leadership and management behaviorsD. changing organizational culture and employee attitudesE. all of the choices51. With employees working distally, the probability of data breaches is likely to climb. What step might anorganization take to protect their sensitive data?A. move all their storage to the cloudB. hire a cyber-security expertC. continuously back-up dataD. only permit employees to use corporate-issued hardwareE. teach its employees hacking skills

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52. "A strategy to gain competitive advantage through lower costs of operations and lower prices forproducts" is the definition of which strategy?A. focusB. differentiationC. cost leadershipD. organizationalE. none of the choices53. The practice of responding to problems or challenges as they arise is:A. strategic human resource managementB. reactive human resource managementC. cost leadership managementD. demographic managementE. organizational management54. An examination of the human resource policies, practices, and systems of a firm (or division) to eliminatedeficiencies and improve ways to achieve goals is a:A. human resource auditB. differentiation strategyC. cost leadership strategyD. mission statementE. demographic change55. The major challenges facing Canadian business today according to your text include the followingEXCEPT:A. economic challengesB. demographic challengesC. cultural challengesD. social challengesE. technological challenges56. In formulating strategy, the human resource department must focus on all the following EXCEPT:A. planning for physical office spaceB. attracting human resourcesC. employee placement, development and evaluationD. employee motivation and rewardsE. maintaining high performance57. Through gains in productivity, managers can:A. reduce costsB. save scarce resourcesC. enhance profitsD. help the organization to provide better pay and benefitsE. all of the choices58. Organizational goals can be categorized into:A. not-for-profit (e.g., charities)B. social (e.g., ethical practices)C. environmental (e.g., reduction of carbon footprint)D. economic (e.g., profit, shareholder value)E. all of the choices except not-for-profit (e.g., charities)59. Service industries make significant contributions to our national wealth today. Which of the following isan example of a service industry?A. educationB. miningC. fishingD. forestryE. none of the choices

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60. Which technological force trend has led to the development of mechatronics programs at some post-secondary institutions?A. mechanizationB. connectivityC. flexible work designD. knowledge managementE. none of the choices61. The ratio of a firm's outputs (goods and services) to its inputs (people, capital, materials, energy) is thedefinition of:A. cultural forcesB. six sigma certificationC. flexible work designD. automation and mechanizationE. productivity62. Within a human resources audit, the major areas examined under the Human Resources ManagementInformation System heading are:A. human rights legislationB. job analysis informationC. human resource plansD. compensation administrationE. staffing and development63. By moving to a mechatronic process, better service may be provided to the customer through:A. increased predictability in operationsB. increased reliability in operationsC. increased employee benefitsD. higher standards of quality in productionE. all of the choices except increased employee benefits64. Which of the following is NOT an example of the benefits of mechanization?A. increased predictability in operationsB. higher standards of quality in productionC. increased reliability in operationsD. reduced human resource challengesE. improved flexibility in operations65. On a per capita basis Canada exports more than the United States or Japan-due to the combination of arelatively small population and a large natural resource base. Which economic force is this an exampleof?A. productivity improvementB. economic cyclesC. innovation improvementD. global tradeE. none of the choices66. Which of the following continuously-changing factors impact the need for human resources strategies tobe examined regularly?A. membership characteristicsB. role definitionsC. internal proceduresD. membership characteristics, role definitions, and internal proceduresE. none of the choices

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67. The higher status given to _____ experts in job ads and organizational charts indicates that theimportance of human resource management activity is being recognized.A. infrastructureB. human resourceC. investment strategyD. environmentE. rules and policies68. Which of the following is NOT true about proactive human resource management?A. it allows staff to ensure their family or friends are hired by the organizationB. it ensures all job openings are posted internallyC. it anticipates problems or challenges before they impact the organizationD. it applies to problems both inside and outside of the organizationE. it applies to the practice of attracting talent from a non-traditional labour pool69. Which of the following is NOT true about human resource management?A. it involves the leadership and management of peopleB. it uses systems, methods, processes, and proceduresC. it gives HR managers the authority to direct managers in other departmentsD. it enables employees to optimize their performanceE. it enables employees to contribute to the organization and its goals70. Which of the following is TRUE about a department which has staff authority?A. it has power over the organization's entire staffB. it directs managers how to best handle staffing issuesC. it has no input to any department other than its ownD. it has the power to advise but not direct managers in other departmentsE. none of the choices71. Which of the following is NOT true of an organization's mission statement?A. it specifies what activities the organization intends to pursueB. it indicates the course that is charted for the futureC. it is a statement of who the organization is and what it doesD. it identifies which not-for-profits will benefit from the organization's successE. it gives the organization its own special identity, character, and path of development72. Which of the following is NOT true of the differentiation strategy used by organizations for theirproducts?A. its products are distinctive or uniqueB. it focuses on the needs of a specific segment of the marketC. it may charge higher-than-average prices for the productsD. it is used by Nikon camerasE. advertising and promotion may be a part of the strategy73. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of conducting a human resource audit?A. it ensures timely compliance with legal requirementsB. it reduces human resource costs through more effective proceduresC. it reveals corrupt activities in other departmentsD. it stimulates uniformity of human resource policies and practicesE. it enhances the professional image of the department74. The participation rate of women continues to grow in which of the following fields:A. engineeringB. managementC. lawD. healthcareE. all of the choices except for healthcare

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75. Giving a department the right to make decisions usually made by line managers or top management is anexample ofA. none of the choicesB. staff authorityC. line authorityD. human resource managementE. functional authority76. Which of the following is NOT an example of a demographic challenge facing Canadian organizationsaccording to your text:A. gender balance in the workplaceB. a shift towards knowledge workersC. millennial workersD. generational shiftE. aging population77. This chapter has discussed which factors should be reviewed before formulating human resourcestrategies. How often should strategies be evaluated?A. once a yearB. once every 5 yearsC. once they have been evaluated they do not need to be re-evaluatedD. continuouslyE. when a new human resource manager is hired78. "What is worrisome today is the gap in the productivity levels of Canada and its biggest trade partner, theUnited States. For over a decade, U.S. productivity has been consistently outpacing that of this country"is an example of which economic force:A. economic cycleB. global tradeC. productivity and innovation improvementD. economic cycle, global trade, and productivity and innovation improvementE. none of the choices79. "Together the U.S. and Japan account for over 60 percent of all world patents, but Canada's share isapproximately 2%." Without innovation, Canadian employers and the human resource professionals willbe faced with the challenge of creating additional productivity improvements. What progressive humanresource management strategy can be used to create a creative and pioneering environment within anorganization?A. cultural mosaicB. educational attainmentC. recruit or develop innovation staffD. mechanizationE. human resource audit80. Over 18% of Canada's working population works from a non-traditional workplace such as at home.Which of the following is a benefit of telecommuting?A. reduction in employee stress levelsB. increase in worker productivityC. reduction in the costs of operationsD. reduction of greenhouse gasesE. all of the choices81. Which of the following is an example of unethical business practices?A. avoiding conflict of interestB. high executive salariesC. security of informationD. insider tradingE. environmental protection

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82. Which of the following human resource activities are critical to competitive survival?A. productivityB. cultural changeC. succession planningD. productivity, cultural change, and succession planningE. none of the choices83. ________ continues to be a technological force and opportunity that revolutionizes Canadian businessesand their HRM practices.A. MechanizationB. DiversityC. The North American Free Trade ActD. EmailE. The skilled workforce84. Which of the following may be true of workers who fall in the lowest levels of literacy?A. they have difficulty understanding printed materialsB. they experience problems reading any written wordsC. their reading/writing/comprehension level may contribute to reduced overall productivity levelsD. they may be a major contributor to safety violations and accidentsE. all of the choices85. Which of the following is NOT true about managers with line authority?A. they are permitted to make decisions about productionB. they recruit and hire their own staffC. they are responsible for promotions and job assignmentsD. they are responsible for employee performanceE. they manage their subordinates86. Which of the following is NOT true about Generation X employees?A. they were born between 1966 and 1980B. they are sometimes referred to as the Lexus generationC. they like to be active participants in decision makingD. they are likely to show disdain for a command and controlE. all of the choices except they are sometimes referred to as the Lexus generation87. Which of the following characteristics make Generation Y employees very different from baby boomeremployees?A. all of the choicesB. they do not respond well to traditional managementC. they seek continuous learning and ongoing feedbackD. their biggest fear is boredomE. they may have unrealistically high expectations of themselves and others88. Which of the following are competencies are identified in CHRP's Certified Human ResourceProfessional Competency Framework?A. event managementB. strategyC. total rewardsD. wellness and safe workplacesE. all of the choices except event management89. Which of the following is NOT one of the 6 stages of moral development by Kohlberg?A. obedience and punishmentB. reciprocityC. transitionalD. law and orderE. the social contract

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90. Faced with an aging population, what challenges await human resource specialists in the future?A. pressure for expanded retirement benefitsB. pressure to hire the children of senior executivesC. variable work schedulesD. coordination of government benefits with company benefitsE. all of the choices except pressure to hire the children of senior executives

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1 Key1.People are the common element in all social organizations.TRUEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: EasyGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-01 Discuss the objectives of human resource management.Schwind - Chapter 01 #1Topic: 01-01 What is Human Resource Management?2.Organizational goals are an organization's short- and long-term goals that human resourcemanagement aims to support and enable.TRUEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: EasyGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-01 Discuss the objectives of human resource management.Schwind - Chapter 01 #2Topic: 01-01 What is Human Resource Management?3.The field of human resource management is not related to key organizational goals, product-marketplans, technology, and innovation.FALSEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: EasyGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-01 Discuss the objectives of human resource management.Schwind - Chapter 01 #3Topic: 01-01 What is Human Resource Management?4.Human resource management is central to all organizations and all organizations have a dedicatedhuman resource department.FALSEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: EasyGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-01 Discuss the objectives of human resource management.Schwind - Chapter 01 #4Topic: 01-02 The difference between human resource management and a human resource department5.A new venture or micro-business would initially have the entrepreneur perform HR related tasks.TRUEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: ModerateGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-01 Discuss the objectives of human resource management.Schwind - Chapter 01 #5Topic: 01-01 What is Human Resource Management?6.Strategies for businesses are formulated at three levels: corporate, a major business activity, andemployee.FALSEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: EasyGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-01 Discuss the objectives of human resource management.Schwind - Chapter 01 #6Topic: 01-03 Strategic Human Resource Management7.Employee salaries may account for more than 65% of the operating expenses in manyorganizations.FALSEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: DifficultGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-01 Discuss the objectives of human resource management.Schwind - Chapter 01 #7Topic: 01-03 Strategic Human Resource Management

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8.Using the focus strategy, a firm concentrates on a segment of the market. The firm may compete onthe basis of either differentiation or cost leadership.TRUEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: ModerateGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #8Topic: 01-04 Understanding the Strategic Human Resource Management Process9.Many organizations are now including specific strategies that directly consider their employees, suchas a strategy to become one of Canada's "Top 50 Best Managed Companies."TRUEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: EasyGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #9Topic: 01-04 Understanding the Strategic Human Resource Management Process10.Boom and bust economic cycles are experienced the same across the country.FALSEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: ModerateGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #10Topic: 01-05 Economic Forces11.Economic forces are defined as economic factors facing Canadian business, including historicaltrends, global trade forces, and the force to increase one's own competitiveness and productivitylevels.FALSEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: DifficultGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #11Topic: 01-05 Economic Forces12.Canada's international trade advantage is due to its geographical location and multi-culturalpopulation.FALSEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: ModerateGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #12Topic: 01-05 Economic Forces13.Companies can gain accreditation in productivity optimization processes through organizations likethe International Association for Six Sigma Certification.FALSEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: ModerateGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #13Topic: 01-05 Economic Forces14.Recruiting or developing innovative staff to create a culture of innovation within the organization is anexample of a progressive human resource strategy.TRUEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: ModerateGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #14Topic: 01-05 Economic Forces

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15.In firms with non-routine production processes (such as advertising firms or software developers),flexible human resource practices that nurture creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship may addmore value.TRUEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: ModerateGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #15Topic: 01-05 Economic Forces16.Knowledge Management is an outcome of digital information systems.TRUEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: EasyGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #16Topic: 01-1117.All service industries combined currently account for more than 75% of the gross domestic product(GDP) in Canada.TRUEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: ModerateGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #17Topic: 01-05 Economic Forces18.The move towards extractive industries increases the need for innovation and creates an environmentthat requires not only knowledge workers, but individuals who bring innovative thinking to theirorganization.FALSEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: ModerateGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #18Topic: 01-05 Economic Forces19.Moving from a factor-based to a knowledge-based economy is a trend witnessed only in NorthAmerica.FALSEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: EasyGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #19Topic: 01-05 Economic Forces20.With an increased reliance on knowledge workers, organizations also start to face challengesassociated with employees hiding and withholding knowledge.TRUEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: ModerateGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #20Topic: 01-05 Economic Forces21.Educational attainment is the average academic level required to work at a particular job.FALSEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: DifficultGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #21Topic: 01-05 Economic Forces

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22.Educational attainment is not keeping pace with the growing knowledge based economy.TRUEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: EasyGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #22Topic: 01-05 Economic Forces23.The foundation skills for employability in the future as identified by the Corporate Council onEducation are: basic academic skills, personal management skills, and team work skills.TRUEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: EasyGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #23Topic: 01-05 Economic Forces24.The impact of population aging is the same, regardless of geographical location.FALSEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: DifficultGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #24Topic: 01-1025.The growing youth population-those under age 25-entering the workforce has implications for Canadaon a global scale.FALSEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: ModerateGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #25Topic: 01-1026.In today's workplace, leaders may be faced with up to four generations-generation Y, generation X,baby boomers, and traditionalists.TRUEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: ModerateGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #26Topic: 01-1027.Cultural forces are challenges facing a firm's decision makers because of cultural differences amongemployees.TRUEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: EasyGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #27Topic: 01-1228.Allophones are defined as someone whose native tongue is Albanian.FALSEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: EasyGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #28Topic: 01-12

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29.In the discussion of ethics, there are 3 approaches to determine "Right" behaviour. The 3 approachesare: universalistic, conformist, and subjectivist.FALSEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: ModerateGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #29Topic: 01-1230.The reasons most often cited by HR professionals for engaging in unethical behaviours are: a needto follow the boss's orders, pressure to meet overly aggressive business objectives, and helping theorganization to survive.TRUEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: ModerateGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #30Topic: 01-05 Economic Forces31.Equifinality means there are many paths to any given objective. The key to success is choosing thepath that best aligns to the organization's strategic goals.FALSEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: ModerateGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #31Topic: 01-05 Economic Forces32.Some organizations consciously make an effort to create an egalitarian, participative, andentrepreneurial work climate. HR practices such as seniority- and rank-based pay and top-downcommunication channels are likely to work best in this situation.FALSEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: DifficultGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #32Topic: 01-01 What is Human Resource Management?33.Performance appraisals indicates how well human resource activities have been carried out, since poorperformance might often mean that selection or training activities need to be redesigned.TRUEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: DifficultGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #33Topic: 01-04 Understanding the Strategic Human Resource Management Process34.Without a future orientation, the human resources department becomes proactive, not reactive.Proactive approaches allow minor problems to become major ones.FALSEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: ModerateGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #34Topic: 01-03 Strategic Human Resource Management35.Human resource audits need not be done for the entire organization. The audit can be performed onlyon a division.TRUEAccessibility: Keyboard NavigationDifficulty: ModerateGradable: automaticLearning Objective: 01-02 Identify steps in strategic management of human resources.Schwind - Chapter 01 #35Topic: 01-04 Understanding the Strategic Human Resource Management Process

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