Question 1

For human resource practices to be considered ethical,they must result in the greatest good for the largest number of people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In organizations with sustainable strategies,the HR departments focus on employee development and empowerment rather than short-term costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When a person evaluating performance is not familiar with the details of a job,outcomes tend to be easier to evaluate than specific behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An HR manager becomes a(n) _____ when he or she understands an organization's culture and helps to build and strengthen or change that culture by identifying and expressing its values through words and actions.

Accepted Answer

A)   administrator
B)   cultural steward
C)   recruitment manager
D)   operational aide
E)   trainerF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

List the four principles followed by ethical,successful companies.

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Question 6

According to the philosopher Immanuel Kant,the right of employees to know the nature of the job they are being hired to do and the obligation of a company not to deceive them in this respect is mainly reflective of the basic right of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   privacy
B)   free consent
C)   freedom of speech
D)   freedom of conscience
E)   first refusalF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following describes a planned effort to enable employees to learn job-related knowledge,skills,and behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   Selection
B)   Performance appraisal
C)   Training
D)   Compensation
E)   RecruitmentF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Which of Kant's basic human rights is violated when a supervisor requires an employee to do something that is unsafe or environmentally damaging,in spite of the employee clearly objecting to the order?

Accepted Answer

A)   Right of freedom of speech
B)   Right of equal opportunity employment
C)   Right to due process
D)   Right of freedom of conscience
E)   Right of privacyF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

Explain human resource planning and evidence-based HR.How do these concepts help HR in supporting an organization's strategy?

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Question 10

Identify the responsibility that is specifically associated with the HR function of employee relations.

Accepted Answer

A)   Conducting attitude surveys
B)   Analyzing work
C)   Creating HR information systems
D)   Planning and forecasting human resources
E)   Creating a job designF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

An organization makes selection decisions in order to add employees to its workforce,as well as to transfer existing employees to new positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the context of human resource management,human capital refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A)   wages, benefits, and other costs incurred in support of HR functions in an organization.
B)   cash, equipment, technology, and facilities that an organization uses.
C)   tax-deferred value of an employee's 401(k)  plan.
D)   organization's employees, which add economic value to the company.
E)   total budget allocated to the HR department in an organization.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of violation of the right of freedom of conscience in a workplace environment?

Accepted Answer

A)   A supervisor shares the previous employment details of an employee with a colleague.
B)   An interviewer does not specify the details of a job to a prospective employee.
C)   A supervisor coerces an employee to use unsafe practices to keep a project on schedule.
D)   An employee complains about his supervisor during a conference call with a client.
E)   A supervisor does not provide a fair hearing when an employee complains about a colleague.F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 14

How can an HR department that is considered its company's strategic partner help the company gain a competitive advantage?

Accepted Answer

A)   By handling administrative tasks with a commitment to quality
B)   By providing business partner services to meet the company's goals
C)   By providing skills training and career development programs
D)   By providing the needed human resources to the company and understanding the existing ones
E)   By answering questions on employee hiring and benefitsF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

Identify the correct statement regarding sustainable organizations.

Accepted Answer

A)   They primarily focus on maximizing profits and delivering high returns to investors.
B)   They focus on smooth turnover and outsourcing rather than long-term planning.
C)   They are more concerned about justice and fairness rather than short-term profits.
D)   They are less concerned about employee development and empowerment.
E)   They are more concerned with the quantum of output than quality standards.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

The supervisors in an organization play a key role in employee relations because they are most often the voice of management for the employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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The supervisors in an organization play a key role in employee relations because they are most often the voice of management for the employees.

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In organizations with sustainable strategies,the HR departments focus on employee development and empowerment rather than short-term costs.

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List the four principles followed by ethical,successful companies.

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An HR manager becomes a(n) _____ when he or she understands an organization's culture and helps to build and strengthen or change that culture by identifying and expressing its values through words and actions.

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Which of the following describes a planned effort to enable employees to learn job-related knowledge,skills,and behavior?

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Identify the responsibility that is specifically associated with the HR function of employee relations.

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For human resource practices to be considered ethical,they must result in the greatest good for the largest number of people.

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