Human Resource Management Classroom Rules

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What is the primary role of a manager in an organization?

To create departments and distribute authority

To aim the organization's objectives through delegation of employees' effort (correct)

To execute tasks independently

To staff and counsel employees

What are the five essential tasks of managing according to most authors?

POSDICON - Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, and Controlling (correct)

POSCON - Planning, Organizing, Staffing, and Controlling

PODC - Planning, Organizing, Directing, and Controlling

POSD - Planning, Organizing, Staffing, and Directing

What is the primary objective of the 'Controlling' function in management?

To provide training and development to workers

To establish quotas and compare performance to benchmarks (correct)

To establish goals and standards

To assign tasks to subordinates

What type of relationship existed between foreign groups and locals during the pre-Spanish and Spanish occupation in the Philippines?

Master-servant Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the 'Staffing' function in management?

Identifying and recruiting talent Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the 'Directing' function in management?

To maintain morale and encourage subordinates Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the course on Human Resource Management?

To discuss the meaning, role, and importance of Human Resource Management and its relationship to the management process Signup and view all the answers

What is Human Resource Management about?

The question of how businesses hire, manage, and reward their employees Signup and view all the answers

What is not allowed in the online discussion and learning activities?

Copying from one's own work or others' work Signup and view all the answers

What should you avoid when communicating with your teacher?

Sending a message through Facebook Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of discussing POSDICON in the course?

To understand its implication to the organization Signup and view all the answers

What is expected of learners when participating in online discussions and other learning activities?

To address the discussion topic in an informed and well-considered manner Signup and view all the answers

What was the period from 1898 to 1946 characterized by in terms of labor regulations?

There was a lack of labor regulations that governed employment Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary institution established by the United States of America to protect workers' rights?

Unionism Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the union movement during World War II?

It was briefly suspended Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of President Ferdinand Marcos' dictatorial powers during the Martial Law Period?

The country experienced significant economic and financial setbacks Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the objectives of Human Resource Management?

To provide equal opportunities to employees Signup and view all the answers

When was the Philippine Movie and Television Association (PMAP) established?

1962 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Human Resource Management?

To improve productivity, performance, and maximize profits Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Human Resources Manager in the organization?

To carry out duties and responsibilities of all personnel with the help of line managers Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of workforce planning?

Not mentioned in the text Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key responsibilities of the Human Resources Department?

To discuss policies and procedures Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of specialized knowledge in Human Resources Management?

To lead and delegate assistance Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of providing training and development to the labor work force?

To improve employees' performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a job description?

To outline the duties and responsibilities of a job Signup and view all the answers

What is typically included in the summary of a job description?

A brief summary of the expected job outputs Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for job specifications?

Man or employee specifications Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is typically included in the equipment section of a job description?

A clear statement of tools and equipment required to perform the job Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identifying personal characteristics in a job specification?

To identify the qualities required in a job incumbent for effective performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between a job description and a job specification?

A job specification is prepared based on a job description Signup and view all the answers