WGU C232 Intro to HR - Pre-Assessment

Which human resource function helps the organization understand the number and type of employees the organization will need in the future? - Planning What are two societal trends that are influencing the world of work? - Increased competition Changes in communication technology Which factor represents an organization's value system? - Corporate culture Which activity does the strategic human resources manager need to be engaged in, given the fact that organizational survival is increasingly dependent on adaptation? - Managing succession by creating contingency plans for key employees within the organization Which human resource professional provides a broad range of support to the overall organization? - Generalist A human resources department is working on increasing diversity within the organization. Which strategic role for a human resources department is being demonstrated? - Champion for change How should a human resources professional encourage a high ethical standard of conduct in the workplace? - By influencing others to make moral choices A technology company is reviewing the potentially questionable behavior of four employees and is trying to determine if an ethical violation has occurred. The behavior of the four employees consisted of the following: • Individual 1: Sold trade secrets to a competitor • Individual 2: Requested that the company pay for continuing education • Individual 3: Recommended hiring a sibling based on the sibling's work experience • Individual 4: Applied for other jobs while still employed with the company Which individual committed an ethical violation? - Individual 1 What is an exception to the doctrine of employment at will? - Implied contract What is recognized by courts in several states as an implied contract that can be legally binding? - Employee handbook What was the goal of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? - To make it illegal to discriminate against individuals based on their protected classes What is the function of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)? - Enforcing federal antidiscrimination statutes What is the outcome of effective diversity management within organizations? - Better sense of inclusion