Evolution of Human Resource Management Functions

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Which term is used to describe the core idea about how a firm can best compete in the marketplace?

  • Generic strategy (correct)
  • Cost leadership strategy
  • Niche strategy
  • Differentiation strategy

What is the first step in the classical strategic management process?

  • Setting specific goals
  • Analysing the external environment
  • Conducting an internal organizational analysis
  • Establishing a mission statement and key objectives for the organization (correct)

What are the deliverables of HR function according to the provided text?

  • Mindset, Technical Knowledge, Behavior (correct)
  • Engineering excellence, Process Excellence, Incentives for value adding innovation
  • Financial Success, Customer Success, Workforce Success
  • Globalization Trends, Technological Trends, Workforce Demographic Trends

In real life, how do effective strategies generally emerge?

<p>In response to an evolving situation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the level of competency necessary in strategic resource positions according to the provided text?

<p>How many truly “A” players are there in “A” positions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the common questions asked by managers and stakeholders according to the text?

<p>What is the ROI of training (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Do employees know and understand what they are to do" is related to which aspect according to the text?

<p>&quot;Do employees know and understand what they are to do&quot; (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of effective strategies according to the text?

<p>Flexible and agile organizational system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a long-term successful strategy need to be based on?

<p>A core idea about how the firm can best compete in the marketplace (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main emphasis of strategy according to the text?

<p>Achieve competitive advantage with unique capabilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which movement initiated by Bennis in the 1970s is mentioned in the text?

<p>Organizational Development Movement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of setting up 'welfare offices', 'hiring offices', 'safety bureaus', 'time-office' during IR 1 and 2?

<p>To ensure employee safety and well-being (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept did Flamholtz develop in 1974 according to the text?

<p>Human Resource Accounting (HRA) theory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective of HRM emphasizes a strategic focus and being a change agent?

<p>Strategic Partner (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'strategos', from which 'strategy' originates, refer to?

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