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Which of the following is NOT a key organizational attribute or core capability according to the resource-based view?
Which of the following is NOT a key organizational attribute or core capability according to the resource-based view?
- Employee knowledge and skill
- Physical technical systems
- Organizational culture
- Organizational structure (correct)
What is the main focus of a commitment-based HR strategy?
What is the main focus of a commitment-based HR strategy?
- Closely monitoring and managing employee role performance
- Viewing human resources as a cost to be minimized
- Aligning HR practices closely with business strategy
- Treating human resources as an organizational asset (correct)
Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 areas of people management mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 areas of people management mentioned in the text?
- Extensive training
- Job rotation (correct)
- Reduction in status differences
- Performance-based compensation
According to the resource-based view, which of the following organizational attributes or capabilities is most likely to generate sustained competitive advantage?
According to the resource-based view, which of the following organizational attributes or capabilities is most likely to generate sustained competitive advantage?
What is the main focus of the 'best fit' approach to HR strategy formation?
What is the main focus of the 'best fit' approach to HR strategy formation?
Which of the following is a key element of the process of strategy formation according to the text?
Which of the following is a key element of the process of strategy formation according to the text?
What are the two 'logic of control' for the management of people at work according to Friedman (1977)?
What are the two 'logic of control' for the management of people at work according to Friedman (1977)?
According to Handy (1976), which type of psychological contract emphasizes a relationship based on high trust and commitment?
According to Handy (1976), which type of psychological contract emphasizes a relationship based on high trust and commitment?
In the equation P=f(AMO), what does 'O' stand for?
In the equation P=f(AMO), what does 'O' stand for?
What is Motivation understood as?
What is Motivation understood as?
What is Responsible Autonomy associated with in the management of people at work?
What is Responsible Autonomy associated with in the management of people at work?
What is Coercive in Handy's (1976) types of psychological contracts related to?
What is Coercive in Handy's (1976) types of psychological contracts related to?
What is the primary purpose of the psychological contract between an employee and an organization?
What is the primary purpose of the psychological contract between an employee and an organization?
Which movement introduced the idea of the 'self-actualizing person' as an alternative to scientific management?
Which movement introduced the idea of the 'self-actualizing person' as an alternative to scientific management?
Which of the following is NOT an element of the employment relationship as described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an element of the employment relationship as described in the text?
Which perspective views organizations as being made up of various interest groups?
Which perspective views organizations as being made up of various interest groups?
What is the main principle of scientific management as described in the text?
What is the main principle of scientific management as described in the text?
Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with the 'HARD' employment practices described in the text?
Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with the 'HARD' employment practices described in the text?
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