Human Resource Management Chapter 1: Introduction
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What is the definition of management?

  • The process of setting organizational objectives
  • The process of reaching organizational goals by working with and through people and other resources (correct)
  • The utilization of resources to achieve organizational goals
  • The management of physical resources within an organization

    • Which of the following is NOT a major category of organizational resources?

  • Technological resources (correct)
  • Human resources
  • Physical resources
  • Financial resources

    • What is Human Resource Management (HRM) focused on?

  • Utilizing human resources to achieve organizational objectives (correct)
  • Focusing on information technology
  • Exclusively managing physical resources
  • Maximizing financial profits

    • How is management defined?

    <p>Reaching organizational goals with effective use of resources and people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Human Resource Management (HRM) emphasize according to the text?

    <p>Optimizing the utilization of human resources for organizational objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of resources is highlighted as fundamental by the text?

    <p>Human resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is human resource management primarily concerned with?

    <p>Maximizing human resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the human resource considered the most important element in an organization?

    <p>Because they make decisions regarding all other organizational resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what capacity does a human resource manager usually act?

    <p>Advisory or 'staff' capacity role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is getting and keeping good people critical to the success of an organization?

    <p>Because people make decisions regarding all other organizational resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is commonly used interchangeably with 'human resource management'?

    <p>'Personnel' or 'personnel management'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activity is considered a universal practice in all types of organizations?

    <p>'Human resource management'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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