Workforce Analytics and Compliance

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What is the primary goal of workforce analytics in HRM?

To make evidence-based decisions that support business goals (correct)

To collect and store HR data

To ensure compliance with labor laws

To support employee relations

What is the role of HR in ensuring compliance with labor laws?

Tracking labor laws and avoiding unlawful behavior (correct)

Filing reports and displaying information only

Discriminating against employees

Ignoring labor laws

What is the focus of HR planning?

Providing training to existing employees

Managing employee turnover

Developing company policies

Identifying the numbers and types of employees needed (correct)

What is the primary goal of talent management?

To attract, retain, develop, and motivate highly skilled employees and managers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of evidence-based HR?

To show the positive influence of HR practices on the company's bottom line (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the trend in the time spent on administrative tasks by HR?

Decreasing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of outsourcing HR activities such as benefits administration and payroll?

Cost savings and improved HR service quality (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges that HRM faces in terms of managing the workforce?

Shortage of qualified workers, especially with STEM skills (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can HRM help companies meet competitive challenges?

By adjusting HRM practices to meet the needs of the organization and the challenges (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways technology has changed the HRM function?

By giving employees access to many HR functions through self-service (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons why organizations outsource HR activities?

To reduce cost savings and improve HR service quality (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the employee rights that organizations must consider?

The right to work-life balance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Performance Management in HRM?

To ensure employees' activities and outputs match the organization's goals (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of HR in Administering Pay & Benefits?

Need systems for keeping track of employees' earnings and benefits (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of Managing and Using Human Resource Data?

To process job applications and performance appraisals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of HR in Developing and Administering HRM Policies?

Establishing and Administering HRM Policies (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Maintaining Positive Employee Relations in HRM?

To prepare and distribute employee handbooks and company publications (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of HR in Workforce Analytics?

HRM requires record keeping from processing job applications, to performance appraisals, benefits, etc. (D) Signup and view all the answers