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What led to the establishment of 'welfare offices' and 'safety bureaus' in the late 1800s?
What led to the establishment of 'welfare offices' and 'safety bureaus' in the late 1800s?
- Government regulations on workplace safety
- Increased demand for skilled workers
- Introduction of new technologies in factories
- Labor problems in post-industrial revolution factories (correct)
What new task was added to the responsibilities of personnel management in the 1930s?
What new task was added to the responsibilities of personnel management in the 1930s?
- Managing international workforce
- Implementing new technological advancements
- Overseeing employee training programs
- Helping the employer deal with unions (correct)
What made employers more dependent on personnel management in the 1960s?
What made employers more dependent on personnel management in the 1960s?
- New equal employment laws (correct)
- Shift towards decentralized decision-making
- Globalization of markets
- Introduction of automation in factories
What impact did globalization have on personnel management in the 1970s?
What impact did globalization have on personnel management in the 1970s?
What were employers setting up in the early 1900s that marked the beginning of personnel management?
What were employers setting up in the early 1900s that marked the beginning of personnel management?