Chapter 1: Introduction Flashcards
Taking work that used to be done within an organization and contracting it to a third party is called…
Outsourcing
- All the following can be a reason for employees to join unions except:
a. an employee’s personal need to make a difference in the work environment.
b. unions’ prospective advantages.
c. employee dissatisfaction and discomfort with existing work environment.
d. a greater chance of joining an organization’s board of directors.
d. a greater chance of joining an organization’s board of directors
(T/F) The market value per employee of publicly traded companies in the U.S. can indicate the effectiveness of HR practices on organizational performance.
True
Which of the following is one of the HRM practices?
a. Supply chain management
b. Union activities
c. Benefits administration
d. Operations management
c. Benefits administration
(T/F) Corporate governance refers to the relationship between managers and unions in terms of shared corporate rights and responsibilities.
False
Which of the following is one of HR department’s major everyday tasks?
a. Sales and operations planning
b. Inventory accounting
c. Planning and alignment
d. Supply chain management
c. Planning and Alignment
managing people’s skills and talents to effectively align them with organizational goals.
human resource management
Which of the following is one of HR department’s major everyday tasks?
a. Planning and alignment
b. Inventory accounting
c. Sales and operations planning
d. Supply chain management
a. Planning and alignment
(T/F) HR personal credibility is one of the critical competencies required in order for HR professionals to be able to carry out their duties successfully.
True
Which of the following is NOT among HR management functions and tasks?
a. Advocating for employees
b. Providing guidance and advice
c. Sales and operations planning
d. Creating and implementing policies
c. Sales and operations planning
__________ refers to identifying the elements of a job and arranging its tasks and responsibilities for the purpose of creating a productive work unit.
Job design
Labor relations is the relationship between __________ and __________ regarding employment conditions.
management and labor union representing unionized workers
(T/F) Corporate governance refers to the relationship between managers and unions in terms of shared corporate rights and responsibilities.
False
Which of the following contributes the most to transforming the labor market?
a. The decreasing percentage of racial and ethnic minorities in the workforce.
b. The increase in younger, less-experienced employees in the workforce.
c. The increasing percentage of men in the workforce.
d. The aging workforce in several developed countries.
d. The aging workforce in several developed countries.
Which of the following is NOT an example of capital assets that organizations deal with?
a. Information systems
b. Knowledge and skills
c. Buildings and equipment
d. Income taxes
d. Income taxes
