History of HRM: Early Evolution and Key Milestones

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What was a significant event in the 1920s that influenced the development of HRM?

  • Labour shortage
  • World War I (correct)
  • Industrial Revolution
  • Fordism

What is the primary focus of hard HRM skills?

  • Employee relations
  • Talent management
  • Employee well-being
  • Business needs (correct)

Which of the following was NOT an early HRM activity?

  • Acquisition of other people management activities
  • Industrial welfare
  • Employee relations
  • Marketing research (correct)

What is a key aspect of strategic HRM?

<p>Adding value (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the line manager in HRM?

<p>To have direct responsibility for employees and their work (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of integrated policies in HRM?

<p>To ensure consistency with the organization's culture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Soft HRM?

<p>Nurturing and developing the workforce (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the core assumption of the unitarist approach to management-employee relations?

<p>Assuming all members are dedicated to a common goal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of recruitment?

<p>To obtain a pool of suitable candidates for vacant posts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Human Resources Planning?

<p>A process of predicting the future demand and supply for employees (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration in staff planning?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of HRM functions?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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