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Human Resources Management Overview

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What is the main emphasis of HRM according to the text?

Selecting the most experienced employees
Ensuring compliance with labor laws
Finding the most cost-effective employees
Having the right people in the right positions at the right time (correct)

How has the modern workplace changed compared to 10-20 years ago?

It has become more fluid and flexible (correct)
It has increased the rigidity of management roles
It has become less flexible
It has reduced the importance of different types of workers

Who does the term 'employee' refer to in this context?

Only part-time employees
Only full-time permanent employees
Only employees with managerial roles
Anyone working for an organization (correct)

What is the role of managers in HRM according to the text?

They have distinct roles and key responsibilities within an organization’s HRM systems (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of HRM systems, practices, and policies?

Maximizing customer value and minimizing waste (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between Lean and Six Sigma?

Lean is a more inclusive organizational system, while Six Sigma is focused on individual machines (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does benchmarking involve in the context of HRM systems?

Finding the best practices in other companies to enhance performance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Lean organizational system mentioned in the text?

Maximizing customer value and minimizing waste (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'human resources' imply?

People are as important as money, materials, machinery, and information. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the management of human resources considered complex and dynamic?

Because human beings have multi-faceted needs and motivations. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Human Resource Management (HRM)?

Effective deployment and development of employees. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why must legal requirements be considered when developing HRM systems, practices, and policies?

To ensure compliance and adherence to regulations. (C) Signup and view all the answers