Trends in Human Resource Management: Labor Force Composition and HRM Support
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What is a desired skill for today's employees mentioned in the text?

  • Physical strength
  • Creative thinking (correct)
  • Routine task performance
  • Mastery of a particular machine

What is a key HRM consideration regarding immigration mentioned in the text?

  • Cultural assimilation strategies
  • Supply of and demand for labor (correct)
  • Socioeconomic impacts
  • Language proficiency requirements

Which age group is highlighted as being part of a diverse workforce?

  • 25 to 44 years old
  • 18 to 34 years old
  • 35 to 64 years old
  • 55 years and older (correct)

Which country was NOT listed among the top 7 countries of origin for foreign professionals in Taiwan in 2020?

<p>China (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of system is emphasized as important for organizations to gain an advantage over competitors?

<p>High-performance work system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should HRM align with a company's strategy according to the text?

<p>By aligning policies and practices with company goals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason HR must be involved in the process of Mergers and Acquisitions?

<p>To resolve conflicts between companies’ practices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Total Quality Management (TQM), what is one aspect that quality improvement can focus on?

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

What is the main challenge in executing Cost Control strategies within organizations?

<p>Reducing workforce while enhancing productivity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Offshoring in the context of Expanding Into Global Markets entail?

<p>Relocating operations to a country with lower pay rates and required skills (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the realm of Technological Change in HRM, what is the primary purpose of a Human Resource Information System (HRIS)?

<p>To store, manipulate, and distribute HR-related information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of People Analytics primarily involve?

<p>Leveraging AI technology to understand employee behavior (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the unspoken expectations of both employees and employers?

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

Which aspect of HRM involves automating tasks like receiving payrolls automatically and providing online training modules?

<p>Technology Integration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why has union membership been declining since the 1980s?

<p>Shift towards individual career responsibility (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of work arrangement involves workers who are only called in when needed?

<p>On-call Workers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do flexible staffing levels benefit organizations?

<p>Allow quick adaptation to changing needs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does flexibility in work schedules help employees to achieve?

<p>Balancing work and personal life (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of an aging workforce in Taiwan?

<p>Decreased productivity due to a higher proportion of older workers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can human resource management support organizational strategies for growth, quality, and efficiency?

<p>By identifying ways to align HR practices with organizational goals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what ways can human resource management support organizations expanding internationally?

<p>By assisting in global talent acquisition and management (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do technological developments affect human resource management?

<p>By enhancing HR processes and tools for recruitment and training (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of employee empowerment in the modern organization?

<p>To foster a sense of ownership and accountability among employees (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the changing nature of the employment relationship affect human resource management?

<p>It requires HR professionals to adapt to new trends and challenges (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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