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Question 41

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Patrick,an employee at Jones Inc.,was unhappy with the firm's existing project management system.Hence,he communicated this to the top management by expressing his complaints in an e-mail.According to the work of the philosopher Immanuel Kant,Patrick applied his right of _____.

A) freedom of conscience
B) first refusal
C) freedom of speech
D) privacy
E) free consent

F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

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Edgar works at Alpha Inc.He is responsible for identifying individuals with skills required for the various roles in the organization.Which of the following human resource management (HRM) practices is being performed by Edgar?

A) Performance management
B) Employee relations
C) Selection
D) Training
E) Compensation

F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

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When Ulysses Corp.,a travel insurance company,introduced new goals for internal management,there was a rift in the management regarding their implementation.Group A emphasized achieving short-term goals,while Group B believed in introducing policies that created a more efficient employee-management relationship.Which of the following results would prove Group B's decision to be ideal?

Olivia works in the human resource (HR) department at Hercules Corp.Her chief responsibilities include administering salaries,determining incentives,managing group insurance and employee vacation and leave.Identify the human resource management (HRM) function being performed by Olivia.

In the role of a cultural steward,an HR manager primarily:

The HR function of _____ involves acquiring knowledge,skills,and behavior that improve employees' ability to meet the challenges of a variety of new or existing jobs,including the client and customer demands of those jobs.

In an attempt to motivate its current employees and to attract skilled professionals,Labyrinth Inc.decides to increase salaries as well as year-end bonuses to its best performers.Which of the following HR functions is demonstrated in this scenario?

Charles heads the human resource (HR) department at Schultz Inc.He is always aware of the various trends in the business environment and how they may have an impact on the operations of the company.In addition,he knows how to grab opportunities and deal with threats that can arise from the changing business environment.This scenario illustrates Charles's skills as a(n) _____.

Jarvis,a manager at Carmile Inc.,is rigid with his employees and does not allow them to voice their opinions or criticisms about their superiors.On the other hand,Michelle,another manager at the same firm,encourages her subordinates to communicate with her openly.Which of the following statements argues in favor of Michelle's practice over that of Jarvis's practice?

Evidence-based HR refers to the practice of initiating disciplinary action against employees only in the presence of clear and demonstrable proof of undesirable behavior.

Which of the following is defined as the process of ensuring employees' activities and outputs match an organization's goals?

How do human resources professionals provide an organization with a valuable advantage?

In an organization with a sustainable strategy,human resource (HR)departments focus on employee development and empowerment rather than short-term costs.Reflect on this statement with an example.

Hugh,HR manager at Brent & Sons Corp.,keeps himself informed about the changing business trends and how they might have an impact on his firm.His capability allows the company to effectively organize its human resources and seize any opportunity for business expansion.Which role of an HR manager is Hugh playing in this scenario?

The policies,practices,and systems that influence employees' behavior,attitudes,and performance are important dimensions of:

List the qualities associated with human resources that help an organization gain a sustainable competitive advantage.

Citrus Fruits Inc.,a beverages company,was shut down because of public allegations about the quality of its products.After a period of 10 years,the former CEO of the company decided to start up the company again.Analyzing the situation,what measures should the revamped company undertake in order to emerge successful?

Discuss the responsibility of HR with regard to planning and administering pay and benefits.Also,analyze the impact of this function on an organization.

Kurt,a manager at Marshall Inc.,was asked by his supervisor to sign a contract with a new supplier.The contract stated that the industrial waste released by the company would be released into a local river.Kurt was against this idea of polluting the river with the waste,so he refused to sign the contract.This scenario indicates that Kurt used his right of _____.

At the most basic level,HR managers fulfilling the role of a(n) _____,carry out particular HR functions such as handling the selection,training,or compensation of employees.