Chapter 1: Introduction to Human Resource Management
Multiple Choice
1. The basic functions of management include all of the following except _____. a. planning b. organizing c. motivating d. leading e. staffing (c; moderate)
2. The management process is made up of _____ basic functions. a. three b. four c. five d. eight e. ten (c; moderate)
3. Which basic function of management includes establishing goals and standards, developing rules and procedures, and forecasting? a. planning b. organizing c. motivating d. leading e. staffing (a; easy)
4. What specific activities listed below are part of the
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Which of the following responsibilities do human resource managers fulfill in their role as employee advocates? a. establish guidelines for how management should be treating employees b. provide support for employees contesting unfair practices c. represent employees’ interests as appropriate d. all of the above e. none of the above (d; moderate)
21. All of the following are examples of human resource job duties except _____. a. recruiter b. equal employment opportunity coordinator c. financial advisor d. compensation manager e. labor relations specialist (c; moderate)
22. Which of the following job titles indicates a position in human resources? a. recruiter b. job analyst c. training specialist d. EEO coordinator e. all of the above (e; easy)
23. Which of the following tasks related to recruiting and hiring is not typically handled by HR staff? a. specify necessary job qualifications b. develop pool of qualified applicants c. conduct initial screening interviews d. administer tests e. explain benefits packages (a; easy)
24. The expertise of human resource departments became indispensable with the _____. a. introduction of employment laws b. passing of equal employment laws c. increase of women in the
1. Recruitment and selection activities within a high-performance organization include three of the following. Which is not a recruitment and selection activity within a high-performance organization?
B. Primary responsibilities include assisting and providing support to disciplines established within the HR department as well as executing their goals.
1. Review the definition of management at the beginning of the chapter and briefly define each of the 4 functions. What are the challenges in carrying out these functions in today’s hyper-competitive marketplace?
The human-resources department is responsible for performing HR management. This includes overseeing numerous aspects of employment, such as compliance with labor laws, employee benefits, recruitment and retention just to name a few. According to APHSA (2016), there are four primary functions for which HR is responsible: Executing HR Administrative Functions; Developing Talent; Influencing Culture; and Influencing Direction. By executing HR admin functions the department; builds trust with administration, engages leadership in the development of jobs, recruits, hires, and assist with onboarding new employees. HR develops talent by creating employee development and training opportunities for increased performance as an organization. In utilizing this skill, it can create opportunities for leadership and promotions.
The primary function of human resources management is to increase the effectiveness and the contribution of employees, which are in alignment with the organizations goals and objectives. With in human resources management, there are many components or pieces of the puzzle that allow human resources management to exist. Such pieces of the puzzle include, equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, human resources planning, recruitment, selection, development, compensation, benefits, safety, health and benefits. Each of which will be discussed. In human resource management,
Like most other department managers, the primary function of a human resource manager is responsible for overseeing department functions as well as managing employees. This is why the human resource manager must be extremely familiar with every square inch of each discipline of human resource management. This includes Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action, human resource planning, recruitment, and selection, human resource development, compensation and benefits, safety and health, and employee relations. In this reflective essay I will discuss each of these disciplines and how they work together. Additionally, I will discuss which functions I believe to be the most important, and how human resource management can be optimized for shaping organizational and employee behavior.
Suggest a significant opportunity for HR to become more of a strategic partner within an organization. Justify your response.
29) Jennifer is hurt at work while driving a forklift. Her employer claims that she was
Human Resources Manager is responsible for the implementation of research and training, communication as well as arranging orientation and inductions. As well as updating legislation and safety practices utilized by the company.
The 4 basic management functions that make up the management process are described in the following sections:
Human Resource Management (HRM) are activities managers perform to plan for attracting, develop, and retain a productive workforce (Kinicki & Williams, 2016). The role of human resource management is to prepare, develop, and administer policies and program designed to make expeditious use of an organization human resources. Part of control which is concerned with the people at work and with their relationship within an enterprise. HRM have their hands full; they have to face employees daily with a complaint, write-ups and sadly terminating of the worker. All areas of HRM such as, staffing, orientation, training, development, pay wages benefits are all significant parts that are dealt with daily. Human resource management presents itself as
Human resources professional facilitate training and other developmental opportunities for employee engagement. As a strategic partner in the organization, these practices lead to higher levels of job satisfaction and commitment. Training also increases employee job performance and productivity levels which leads to higher profitability and sustainability for the organization. Employees communicate with human resources professional about concerns such as interactions with management, colleagues or vendors. If the employee feels these interactions are against policy, or unethical, human resources professional serves as a confidant to employee to report these issues. Human resources professional should work with executive leadership of the organization to create the organizational culture and must tailor human resources practices to the needs of the organization (Pereira & Gomes, 2012). Human resources is responsible for creating training, performance management metrics and recommending policies that assist the organization with meeting its
A human resource manager is responsible for employee compensation, recruitment, employee policies, and regulatory compliance. The positions is no longer simply administrative, human resources has become the heart of organizational culture. Human resources help companies make the best of their human capital by hiring intelligently, providing incentives towards retention and creating growth opportunities for the employees. If a company has successful human resource personnel the company stands
Q2. Review the employment classified ads in the Wall Street Journal, HR Magazine, and a Sunday edition of a large city newspaper. Make a list of the types of human resource management jobs, the companies offering employment, and the qualifications needed to obtain the positions. What is your basic conclusion after this review in terms of the availability of human resource management positions and the necessary qualifications for obtaining a position?
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