Human Resource Management Overview
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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?

    <p>Determining how many employees and what knowledge are needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between recruiting and selection?

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

    What is human capital?

    <p>The skills, knowledge, and experience of employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To compare actual behavior against expectations and standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of evidence-based HR?

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

    Who are the primary stakeholders in an organization?

    <p>Parties with any influence in the company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of supervisors in human resource management?

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

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

    <p>Right of free consent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of workforce analytics?

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

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