Human Resource Management Overview

What is the primary focus of job analysis?

Defining how the work will be performed inside of the job

Getting information about different jobs (correct)

Determining the compensation for a job

Selecting the right candidate for a job

What is the key difference between training and development?

Training is for new employees, while development is for experienced employees

Training is a one-time event, while development is an ongoing process

Training is focused on job-related knowledge, while development is focused on meeting customer demands (correct)

Training is focused on changing employee behavior, while development is focused on improving employee skills

What is a sustainable competitive advantage?

An advantage that is only achievable through technology

A unique advantage that can be maintained over time (correct)

A short-term advantage that can be easily imitated by competitors

An advantage that is only achievable through outsourcing

What is the primary goal of human resource planning?

Determining how many employees and what knowledge are needed Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between recruiting and selection?

Recruiting is focused on finding potential candidates, while selection is focused on choosing the right candidate Signup and view all the answers

What is human capital?

The skills, knowledge, and experience of employees Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of ensuring that employees' activities and outputs match the organizational goals?

To compare actual behavior against expectations and standards Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of evidence-based HR?

Collecting useful data to show that human resource practices have a positive influence on the company's bottom line Signup and view all the answers

Who are the primary stakeholders in an organization?

Parties with any influence in the company Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of supervisors in human resource management?

To define jobs, forecast HR needs, provide training, interview, appraise performance, recommend pay increases, and communicate policies Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the rights of employees that HR managers should not violate?

Right of free consent Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of workforce analytics?

To use tools to see how well people are working – evidence-based decision making Signup and view all the answers