Human Resource Management Introduction

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What is the primary focus of human resource management?

Development and management of human elements in an enterprise (correct)
Implementation of organizational policies
Optimization of financial resources
Management of technical skills and knowledge

What is an essential aspect of human resource management?

Managing financial resources
Only recruit skilled employees
Humane approach to managing people (correct)
Focusing on organizational goals

What is included in the definition of human resource?

Only technical skills and knowledge
Only values and ethics of the organization
Total knowledge, abilities, skills, talents, and aptitudes of an organization's workforce (correct)
Only financial resources and assets

Why is human resource management crucial in today's business environment?

No business or organization can exist and grow without appropriate human resources (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of viewing organization's manpower as its resources and assets?

A new outlook in human resource management (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the human resource management approach?

Both achieving organizational goals and the self-satisfaction of employees (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of human resource management, according to Flippo's definition?

Both individual and organizational objectives (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of personnel functions in an organization?

To assist in the achievement of basic organizational, divisional, and societal goals (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a feature of human resource management?

Only focuses on action and solving employee problems (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of human resource management, according to the Institute of Personnel Management (U.K.)?

To enable employees to make their best contribution to the organization's success and to provide relationship within the enterprise that are conducive to effective work and human satisfaction (D) Signup and view all the answers