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The first three activities of the human resource management (HRM) process are about:

  • recruiting
  • planning (correct)
  • downsizing
  • training

Of the choices given, the most accurate description of human resource management is that it is concerned with:

  • obtaining, training, and motivating
  • training and keeping
  • obtaining, training, motivating, and retaining (correct)
  • obtaining

For the most part, ______ are involved in HR decisions within their own department or unit.

  • some managers
  • all managers (correct)
  • most managers
  • very few managers

Employment planning involves:

<p>addition of staff, reduction of staff, and selection only (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is the goal of employment planning?

<p>selecting competent employees (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The last steps of the HRM process deal with:

<p>performance and compensation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A wheelchair-bound applicant may be denied a job ______

<p>if the job requires complete physical mobility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Affirmative action programs seek to make sure that employers ______ minority groups.

<p>enhance employment opportunities for (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Recruitment is the process of ______

<p>locating, identifying, and attracting potential employees (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A job specification is ______

<p>a list of job qualifications (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The difference between firing and layoffs is that ______

<p>layoffs are not permanent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following downsizing methods can "happen on its own" if management suspends hiring practices?

<p>attrition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Interviews are valid predictors of success in the workplace if ______

<p>questions are structured (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A traditional top-down organization is characterized as:

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Which organizational structure has no formal hierarchy?

<p>Boundaryless (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Organizations with high degrees of formalization are:

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What kind of structure focuses on projects and temporary groupings?

<p>Matrix structure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A written statement of what a job holder does in his or her job, how it is done, and why it is done is known as a ______

<p>job description</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is most effective for improving employee skills over time?

<p>Regular feedback and coaching (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The most important environmental factor in the HRM process is:

<p>the legal environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes group effectiveness?

<p>It can be enhanced by effective group processes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which stage of group development do members typically compete for leadership?

<p>Storming (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must occur for the forming stage of group development to be considered complete?

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Which stage follows norming in the group development process?

<p>Performing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated when a team member faces conflicting priorities from different managers?

<p>Role conflict (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term most closely defines the behavior patterns associated with a specific position in a group?

<p>Role (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of group development involves establishing decision-making protocols?

<p>Norming (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a group reaches the adjourning stage of development?

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Which of the following is not true about the norming stage of group development?

<p>Roles and responsibilities remain undefined. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of the performing stage?

<p>The group works efficiently towards their goals. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

First three activities of HRM process

These activities primarily focus on planning.

Description of human resource management

It involves obtaining, training, motivating, and retaining employees.

HR decisions involvement

Most managers are involved in HR decisions within their units.

Employment planning

It includes addition, reduction, and selection of staff.

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Goal of employment planning

To select competent employees.

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Last steps of HRM process

These deal with performance and compensation.

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Most important environmental factor in HRM

The legal environment is crucial.

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Job denial for wheelchair-bound applicants

Denial is possible if the job requires complete physical mobility.

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Affirmative action programs

They enhance employment opportunities for minority groups.

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Recruitment process

It involves locating, identifying, and attracting potential employees.

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Job specification

A list of job qualifications for candidates.

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Firing vs. layoffs

Layoffs are not permanent actions.

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Downsizing method: attrition

Attrition can occur naturally through suspending hiring.

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Interviews as predictors of success

Structured questions improve validity in predicting success.

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Top-down organization

Characterized by high centralization.

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Boundaryless organization

Has no formal hierarchy.

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Formalization in organizations

High formalization indicates bureaucracy.

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Project-focused structure

The matrix structure focuses on temporary groupings.

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Written job statement

A job description outlines what, how, and why a job is done.

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Effective skill improvement method

Regular feedback and coaching are most effective.

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Study Notes

Multiple Choice Questions - HRM and Organizational Structure

  • HRM Process: The first three activities in HRM are planning, recruiting.
  • HRM Focus: HRM is primarily concerned with obtaining, training, motivating, and retaining employees.
  • HR Decision-Making: Most managers are involved in HR decisions within their own department or unit.
  • Employment Planning: Involves addition of staff, reduction of staff, motivation of staff, and selection.
  • Employment Planning Goal: The goal is obtaining competent employees with up-to-date skills and high performance.
  • HRM Process Final Steps: The final steps in HRM deal with performance and compensation.
  • Important HRM Environmental Factor: The most important environmental factor is the legal environment.
  • Job Denial for Disabilities: A wheelchair-bound applicant may be denied a job if the demands of the job are physically straining or require mobility.
  • Affirmative Action Programs: Programs seek to enhance employment opportunities for minority groups.
  • Recruitment: Recruitment is the process of locating, identifying, and attracting potential employees from outside the organization.
  • Job Specification: A job specification is a list of job qualifications.
  • Firing vs. Layoffs: The difference between firing and layoffs is that layoffs are not voluntary, while firing is not permanent.
  • Downsizing Method: Attrition, a method of downsizing, can occur if hiring practices are suspended.
  • Interview Effectiveness: Structured interview questions are valid predictors of workplace success.
  • Organizational Structure Types:
    • Formal Hierarchy Lacking: Boundaryless structure lacks a formal hierarchy.
    • Formal Degree Organizations: Bureaucratic organizations are characterized by high formalization.
    • Project-Based Structure: Project-based tasks are commonly managed using matrix structures.
  • Job Description: A job description clearly defines the job's tasks and duties.
  • Effective Employee Skill Improvement: Regular feedback and coaching is the most effective method for improving employee skills over time.

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