Question 1

The use of social networking in HR has resulted in _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   organizations becoming more bureaucratic and restrictive about information pertaining to workplace policies
B)   the elimination of the self-service approach toward information dissemination in the organization
C)   the elimination of face-to-face meetings and training sessions entirely across all businesses.
D)   the collection of employees' opinions through online surveys to improve employee engagement initiatives
E)   HR employees having to take on greater responsibilities pertaining to record keeping.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

_____ refers to full involvement in one's work and commitment to one's job and company.

Accepted Answer

A)   Job enlargement
B)   Employee selection
C)   Employee appraisal
D)   Job specialization
E)   Employee engagementF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 3

A(n) _____ provides insight into business trends and patterns and helps businesses improve decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)   electronic performance support systems
B)   Internet portal
C)   shared service center
D)   application service provider
E)   business intelligence systemF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

When forming Citigroup,Citicorp combined its banking business with Traveller's Group's insurance business.This is an example of a merger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Martin is a financial analyst who is not employed directly by any company.He works for multiple clients based on their requirements.Martin is a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   permanent employee
B)   independent contractor
C)   part-time employee
D)   contract company worker
E)   temporary workerF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Individuals who arrive in the United States without meeting the legal requirements for immigration or asylum are referred to as undocumented immigrants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Successful organizations treat all their workers as knowledge workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Teamwork gives the employees the authority and ability to decide on how to do their work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What sorts of activities does managing cultural diversity involve,and to what degree do HR professionals believe these activities are beneficial in maintaining a competitive advantage?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

An organization's critical work processes are not altered during a reengineering process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Total quality management proposes that every employee in the organization receive training in quality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The largest number of immigrants to the U.S.workforce are from:

Accepted Answer

A)   Africa.
B)   Asia.
C)   North America.
D)   Europe.
E)   Central America.F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 13

Managing cultural diversity involves:

Accepted Answer

A)   forming different pay structures for various groups.
B)   creating separate career tracks for employees with families.
C)   avoiding the use of affirmative action policies.
D)   reducing cultural diversity by selective hiring.
E)   encouraging career development for women and minorities.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

An Internet portal is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

A)   process all HR transactions at one time.
B)   consolidate different HR functions into a single location.
C)   combine data from several sources into a single site.
D)   obtain insight into business trends.
E)   create a benchmark for all other companies in the industry.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

The temporary work visa granted by the U.S.government:

Accepted Answer

A)   allows workers to permanently bring their spouse and children to the United States.
B)   permits the workers to remain in the U.S. as immigrants.
C)   provides dual citizenship to highly qualified and valued immigrants.
D)   permits highly educated workers to work in the U.S. for a set period of time.
E)   allows the workers to work permanently in the U.S.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 16

When two firms in one industry join together to hold a greater share of the industry,it is regarded as a consolidation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The HRM function during downsizing is to terminate the workers who:

Accepted Answer

A)   are performing multiple organizational roles.
B)   are less valuable in their performance.
C)   are a part of the external labor force.
D)   are older than the other employees.
E)   are being paid the highest salaries.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

Offshoring is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)   a practice of having another company provide services.
B)   moving operations from the country where a company is headquartered to a country where pay rates are lower but the necessary skills are available.
C)   a method of staffing other than the traditional hiring of full-time employees.
D)   a complete review of the organization's critical work processes to make them more efficient and able to deliver higher quality of products and services.
E)   the act of acquiring a new company in a distant location or another country in order to acquire higher market share or growth.F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 19

A system in which employees have online access to information about HR issues and go online to enroll themselves in programs and provide feedback through surveys is termed as:

Accepted Answer

A)   social facilitation
B)   payroll automation.
C)   cloud computing.
D)   data mining.
E)   self-service.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

Define labor force.Distinguish between internal labor force and external labor market.

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Exam 2: Trends in Human Resource Management

The largest number of immigrants to the U.S.workforce are from:

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The use of social networking in HR has resulted in _____.

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The temporary work visa granted by the U.S.government:

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When forming Citigroup,Citicorp combined its banking business with Traveller's Group's insurance business.This is an example of a merger.

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An organization's critical work processes are not altered during a reengineering process.

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Successful organizations treat all their workers as knowledge workers.

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Total quality management proposes that every employee in the organization receive training in quality.

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Martin is a financial analyst who is not employed directly by any company.He works for multiple clients based on their requirements.Martin is a(n) _____.

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Define labor force.Distinguish between internal labor force and external labor market.

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The HRM function during downsizing is to terminate the workers who:

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Individuals who arrive in the United States without meeting the legal requirements for immigration or asylum are referred to as undocumented immigrants.

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A(n) _____ provides insight into business trends and patterns and helps businesses improve decisions.

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_____ refers to full involvement in one's work and commitment to one's job and company.

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An Internet portal is primarily used to:

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Offshoring is defined as:

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Teamwork gives the employees the authority and ability to decide on how to do their work.

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A system in which employees have online access to information about HR issues and go online to enroll themselves in programs and provide feedback through surveys is termed as:

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Managing cultural diversity involves:

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When two firms in one industry join together to hold a greater share of the industry,it is regarded as a consolidation.

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What sorts of activities does managing cultural diversity involve,and to what degree do HR professionals believe these activities are beneficial in maintaining a competitive advantage?

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