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What are the two major functions of Human Resource Management (HRM)?
What are the two major functions of Human Resource Management (HRM)?
- Recruitment and Training
- Compensation and Benefits
- Performance Management and Employee Relations
- All of the above (correct)
What is the difference between corporate culture and corporate climate?
What is the difference between corporate culture and corporate climate?
- Culture is the shared values and beliefs of an organization, while climate is the overall feeling of the organization. (correct)
- Culture is a formal document, while climate is a perception of the organization.
- Climate is a formal document, while culture is a perception of the organization.
- Climate is the shared values and beliefs of an organization, while culture is the overall feeling of the organization.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of effective Human Resource Management?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of effective Human Resource Management?
- Increased employee turnover (correct)
- Reduced costs
- Increased employee engagement
- Improved performance
What is the primary goal of evidence-based Human Resource Management?
What is the primary goal of evidence-based Human Resource Management?
Which research method is used to establish a causal relationship between two variables?
Which research method is used to establish a causal relationship between two variables?
What is the primary goal of a quasi-experiment?
What is the primary goal of a quasi-experiment?
What type of research design is used when exploring the relationship between access to social media and productivity?
What type of research design is used when exploring the relationship between access to social media and productivity?
What does it mean when two variables are correlated?
What does it mean when two variables are correlated?
Identify the steps involved in a job analysis procedure, in chronological order.
Identify the steps involved in a job analysis procedure, in chronological order.
Which of the following is NOT a source of job information in a job analysis?
Which of the following is NOT a source of job information in a job analysis?
The Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ) is a valuable tool for gathering job information. What type of data does it primarily focus on?
The Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ) is a valuable tool for gathering job information. What type of data does it primarily focus on?
A job analysis utilizes a scale to assess the importance of specific work behaviors. What is the highest level of importance on this scale?
A job analysis utilizes a scale to assess the importance of specific work behaviors. What is the highest level of importance on this scale?
The 'Job Description' document, a crucial outcome of a job analysis, is focused on outlining which of the following?
The 'Job Description' document, a crucial outcome of a job analysis, is focused on outlining which of the following?
What is the key document that outlines the characteristics needed by an individual to effectively perform a specific job?
What is the key document that outlines the characteristics needed by an individual to effectively perform a specific job?
What is the defining characteristic of a flat organizational structure?
What is the defining characteristic of a flat organizational structure?
Which of these is NOT a common type of organizational chart?
Which of these is NOT a common type of organizational chart?
Job Analysis plays a critical role in HR activities. Which of the following HR function does it NOT directly influence?
Job Analysis plays a critical role in HR activities. Which of the following HR function does it NOT directly influence?
What are the key components typically included in a competency model, as it relates to job analysis?
What are the key components typically included in a competency model, as it relates to job analysis?
What is the relationship between social media use and productivity, according to the content provided in this document?
What is the relationship between social media use and productivity, according to the content provided in this document?
What is a 'spurious' relationship according to the content provided in this document?
What is a 'spurious' relationship according to the content provided in this document?
Which of the following is NOT a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code?
Which of the following is NOT a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code?
What is the purpose of the 'Meiorin Test' according to the content provided in this document?
What is the purpose of the 'Meiorin Test' according to the content provided in this document?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of job analysis, as mentioned in the content provided in this document?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of job analysis, as mentioned in the content provided in this document?
What is the main difference between a job and a position, according to the content provided in this document?
What is the main difference between a job and a position, according to the content provided in this document?
What is the first step in the job analysis process, according to the content provided in this document?
What is the first step in the job analysis process, according to the content provided in this document?
According to the content provided in this document, what is the ultimate purpose of job analysis?
According to the content provided in this document, what is the ultimate purpose of job analysis?
What does an aptitude test primarily assess?
What does an aptitude test primarily assess?
Which test is an example of an achievement test?
Which test is an example of an achievement test?
Which trait is associated with high levels of agreeableness?
Which trait is associated with high levels of agreeableness?
In the context of personality tests, what does the 'O' in the O.C.E.A.N model represent?
In the context of personality tests, what does the 'O' in the O.C.E.A.N model represent?
If rope costs 20 cents per 2 feet, how many feet can you buy for 30 dollars?
If rope costs 20 cents per 2 feet, how many feet can you buy for 30 dollars?
What is the main goal of job enrichment?
What is the main goal of job enrichment?
What is a limitation often associated with selection interviews?
What is a limitation often associated with selection interviews?
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting satisfaction with work?
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting satisfaction with work?
Which of the following describes a structured selection interview?
Which of the following describes a structured selection interview?
What is the primary concern associated with reference checks?
What is the primary concern associated with reference checks?
What is a key advantage of using internal recruitment sources?
What is a key advantage of using internal recruitment sources?
Why is it important to provide a realistic job preview during the recruitment process?
Why is it important to provide a realistic job preview during the recruitment process?
In selection processes, what does the term 'Negligent Hiring' refer to?
In selection processes, what does the term 'Negligent Hiring' refer to?
Which selection decision approach requires candidates to meet multiple standards before proceeding?
Which selection decision approach requires candidates to meet multiple standards before proceeding?
What is a key difference between active and passive external recruitment sources?
What is a key difference between active and passive external recruitment sources?
Which of the following is an example of active external recruitment?
Which of the following is an example of active external recruitment?
What is the primary purpose of competency modelling in the context of recruitment?
What is the primary purpose of competency modelling in the context of recruitment?
Flashcards
Aptitude Test
Aptitude Test
Assesses an individual's potential to learn a skill.
Achievement Test
Achievement Test
Evaluates an individual's existing knowledge and skills.
Cognitive Ability Test
Cognitive Ability Test
Tests mental capabilities like problem-solving and reasoning.
O.C.E.A.N Personality Model
O.C.E.A.N Personality Model
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Wonderlic Personnel Test
Wonderlic Personnel Test
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Human Resource Management (HRM)
Human Resource Management (HRM)
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Key Functions of HRM
Key Functions of HRM
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Corporate Culture
Corporate Culture
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Corporate Climate
Corporate Climate
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Evidence-Based HRM
Evidence-Based HRM
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True Experiments
True Experiments
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Quasi-Experiments
Quasi-Experiments
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Survey Research
Survey Research
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Correlation and Causation
Correlation and Causation
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Spurious Correlation
Spurious Correlation
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Section 15 (Equality)
Section 15 (Equality)
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Human Rights Legislation
Human Rights Legislation
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Types of Discrimination
Types of Discrimination
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Bona Fide Occupational Requirements (BFOR)
Bona Fide Occupational Requirements (BFOR)
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The Meiorin Test
The Meiorin Test
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Job Analysis
Job Analysis
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Halo/Horns Effect
Halo/Horns Effect
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Similar-to-Me Bias
Similar-to-Me Bias
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Structured Interviews
Structured Interviews
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Negligent Hiring
Negligent Hiring
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Multiple Cut-Off Approach
Multiple Cut-Off Approach
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Teamwork
Teamwork
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Job Satisfaction
Job Satisfaction
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Indicators of Job Satisfaction
Indicators of Job Satisfaction
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Job Rotation
Job Rotation
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Job Enlargement
Job Enlargement
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Job Enrichment
Job Enrichment
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Internal Recruitment
Internal Recruitment
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Managing Expectations in Recruitment
Managing Expectations in Recruitment
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National Occupational Classification (NOC)
National Occupational Classification (NOC)
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Organizational Charts
Organizational Charts
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Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ)
Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ)
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Job Description
Job Description
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Job Specification
Job Specification
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TDRs
TDRs
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KSAOs
KSAOs
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Competency Modeling
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Direct Observation
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Study Notes
Human Resources
- People who make up an organization's workforce
- Knowledge, education, training, skills, and expertise of the workforce
Human Resource Management (HRM)
- Management of people in organizations
- Two major functions: operational and strategic
- Operational function: administrative, day-to-day operations
- Strategic function: aligning employee efforts with organizational strategic goals
- Carried out through systems like job analysis, workforce planning, recruitment, selection, training & development, performance management, compensation & rewards, and employee/labor relations
Strategic HRM Goals
- Improving employee retention
- More targeted recruitment and selection
- Improved training programs
- Clearer performance feedback
HRM and Corporate Culture
- Defining the organization's core values and beliefs shared by members
- Developed through HR systems
- Clarifies behavioral standards (i.e. norms)
HRM and Corporate Climate
- Organizational climate
- Employee perception of the organization's work environment
- Impacts mood, motivation, productivity, job satisfaction, and job performance
- Influenced by leadership style, communication, and HR policies/practices
Benefits of Effective HRM
- Reduced cost
- Greater retention
- Increased employee performance
- Better employee performance
- Better products
- Increased profits
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