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During which era was the transition from personnel management to human resources management initiated?
1963 - 1980
What major event influenced the development of affirmative action and equal employment opportunity in HR functions?
Civil rights act of 1964
Which technological advancement era witnessed increased automation in the workplace to boost production?
1980 - early 1990
What was a key outcome of increased trade unionism during the period mentioned in the text?
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Which era in the text saw the emergence of employee participation in management decision-making?
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What is a key focus of Strategic HRM in the text?
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In the context of HR as a strategic business partner, what are some improved strategies mentioned in the text?
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How does the text view the debate on employee return on investment?
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What is a primary aspect of Workforce Evaluation Methods discussed in the text?
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What characterizes the Technological Advancement Era as presented in the text?
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Which statement is true regarding the HR role as a strategic business partner according to the text?
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During which time period was the emergence of Scientific Management Theory as a management philosophy?
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What led to the replacement of cottage industries by large factories?
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Which era emphasized employee productivity through various motivation techniques?
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What did the Hawthorne studies lead to in terms of employee satisfaction practices?
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Which technology emerged during the Post World War II era for use in record keeping?
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When did the rise of middle-level supervisors and the widening gap between workers and supervisors occur?
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