Human Resource Management Overview

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What are the five basic functions that most writers agree on when it comes to managing?

  • Analyzing, Implementing, Reporting, Assessing, Monitoring
  • Researching, Coordinating, Marketing, Budgeting, Auditing
  • Hiring, Training, Evaluating, Supervising, Delegating
  • Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Leading, Controlling (correct)

Which function involves establishing goals and standards, developing rules and procedures, and developing plans and forecasts?

  • Controlling
  • Planning (correct)
  • Staffing
  • Leading

What does the function of organizing involve?

  • Giving each subordinate a specific task and establishing departments (correct)
  • Getting others to get the job done and maintaining morale
  • Determining what type of people should be hired
  • Setting performance standards and compensating employees

Which function focuses on delegating authority to subordinates and coordinating their work?

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

What is the key aspect of the function of leading?

<p>Maintaining morale and motivating subordinates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function involves assessing performance, controlling processes, and ensuring goals are met?

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

What is the focus of human resource management (HRM) according to the text?

<p>Acquiring, training, appraising, and compensating employees (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a part of the human resource management function in the text?

<p>Handling grievances and labor relations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is having knowledge of human resource management important for managers according to the text?

<p>To avoid personnel mistakes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can help managers improve profits and performance?

<p>Brilliant plans and clear organization charts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of management is emphasized as crucial to success despite inadequate plans or controls according to the text?

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

What does human resource management focus on besides acquiring, training, appraising, and compensating employees?

<p>Providing incentives and benefits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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