Interpersonal
Which type of skill should a human resources (HR) officer have to increase team collaboration?
3 multiple choice options
Efficiency
A human resources (HR) team is remapping job functions and processes in its department. the team is focused on the use of resources for different...
What is the role of HR planning in organizations? - ANSWER- HR planning helps
organizations understand future employee needs.
OptionsWhat are the different types of employee compensations? - ANSWER-
Direct (salary, hourly rate and bonuses) and Indirect (services, benefits, and
training)
OptionsWhat are the four implicit HR objectives? - ANSWER- 1. Improve
productivity 2.Improve quality of work 3. Ensure legal compliance 4. Ensure
ethical behavior
OptionsWhat is HR's contribution to productivity? - ANSWER- HR managers
contribute to productivity through work, organization and design
OptionsDefine Moral Philosophy - ANSWER- principles, rules, and values people
use in deciding what is right or wrong
OptionsHow to create culture of ethical behavior? (6) - ANSWER- 1. Positive work
environment. 2. Hiring ethical individuals. 3. Providing ethical training. 4. Labeling
and modeling, ethical behavior. 5. Establishing ethics. 6 open door policy.
OptionsWhat are six major trends, influencing work environment? - ANSWER- 1.
Increase competition.
2. Cost and benefits of HR utilization.
3. Productivity changes.
4. Pace and complexity of changes.
5. Workplace dysfunction systems.
6. Society trends.
OptionsDefinition of culture - ANSWER- a system of shared beliefs and values
guiding behavior
,OptionsShapers of organizational culture - ANSWER- Top management values
shape, organizational culture, and strategy
OptionsWhat Business and industry knowledge for HR professionals is needed? -
ANSWER- 1. Strategic planning.
2. Financial statements.
3. Sales, marketing, production techniques.
4. Data processing, MIS knowledge.
OptionsDefine HR generalist - ANSWER- Provide guidance, support management,
and service as a source of help and information on human resource matters.
OptionsDefine HR specialist - ANSWER- Responsible for specific human resource
management functions within the organization.
Optionspurpose of SWOT analysis - ANSWER- Assess the firms, internal abilities
and vulnerabilities to the external environment
OptionsExpectation of HR department regarding change - ANSWER- Become
agents for change, facilitate organizational change, maintain organizational
flexibility, and adaptability
OptionsWhat is the difference between tactical work and strategic work? -
ANSWER- Tactical work is daily tasks and strategic work focuses on future
improvements and innovations
OptionsWhat is an internal factor referring to firms equipment and knowledge? -
ANSWER- Technology
OptionsWhat two categories are ethical theories divided into? - ANSWER-
Consequentialist and deontological
OptionsWhat is the focus of Deontological theory? - ANSWER- Uses rules to
distinguish right from wrong. Requires disregarding the possible consequences
of our actions when determining what is right and what is wrong.
OptionsWhat is the focus of consequentialist theory? - ANSWER- judges whether
or not something is right by what its consequences are
OptionsFirst step in HR change initiative? - ANSWER- Securing top management
support
, OptionsExplain the concept of employee engagement? - ANSWER- Refers to the
emotional commitment and employee has to the organization and its goals.
OptionsWhat is the role of HR and fostering diversity and inclusion? - ANSWER-
HR plays a crucial role and creating a maintaining a diverse and inclusive
workplace by implementing policies and practices that promote equality and
respect.
OptionsDefine performance management - ANSWER- Process of creating a work
environment, which people can perform to the best of their abilities to meet the
company goals.
OptionsWhat is the significance of succession planning in HR? - ANSWER- It is
essential for HR to ensure a smooth transition of key roles within the
organization, minimizing, disruptions, and maintaining continuity.
OptionsDefined the term workforce development - ANSWER- Focuses on
enhancing the skills, knowledge, abilities of employees to align with the
organizations, current and future.
OptionsEmployment-at-will (EAW) - ANSWER- An employer may terminate an
employee anytime. Employment at well, also allows the employer to leave a job at
any time, and for any reason, without facing adversely legal consequences.
OptionsWhat are the consequences to employees of employment at-will? -
ANSWER- Being financially insecure & vulnerable.
OptionsWhat are the three exceptions to employment at will? - ANSWER- 1.
Public policy exception 2. Implied contract exception 3. Implied convent of good
faith exception
OptionsWhat is an implied contract? - ANSWER- A legally enforceable agreement
that arises from conduct, from assumed intentions, from some relationship
between the employer and employee there's no contract between the two parties
OptionsWhat are the various ways implied contracts are created? - ANSWER- 1.
Oral 2. Actions of employer 3. Handbooks 4. Procedures
OptionsWhat are the benefits of a diverse workforce? - ANSWER- A diverse
workforce leads to creativity and innovation.
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