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Human Resource Management Practice Test: Basics of Strategic Human Resource Management
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Human Resource Management Practice Test: Basics of Strategic Human Resource Management
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1. Which term refers to factors outside an organization's boundaries that affect a firm's human resources?
2. Why are line managers most likely performing more HR tasks today?
3. According to the Small Business Administration, all of the following EXCEPT ________ are part of the definition of a small business.
4. Which of the following is NOT an external environment factor?
5. Which term refers to the planned and systematic attempt to change an organization and improve its performance?
6. Which of the following provides learners with the knowledge and skills needed for their present jobs?
7. Whirlpool Corporation has an agreement with IBM for the HR outsourcer to handle Whirlpool's workforce administration, compensation, recruitment, training, and performance reporting. This type of outsourcing is known as ________.
8. Which of the following is the discipline most closely related to corporate social responsibility?
9. Jenny works in the HR department of Southwest Airlines, and she specializes in industrial relations. In which of the following activities would Jenny most likely participate?
10. Which term refers to a company that leases employees to other businesses?
11. The basic goals of the ________ include defining, maintaining, and improving standards of excellence in the practice of human resource management.
12. Which of the following involves learning that goes beyond today's job and has a more long-term focus?
13. Global companies face ________ in their labor markets.
14. Which term refers to potential employees located within a specific geographic area?
15. Customers are considered an external environmental factor because they ________.
16. Erin is a benefits analyst with a large accounting firm. Erin is most likely which type of employee?
17. The staffing process involves all of the following functions EXCEPT ________.
18. As an HR manager in charge of staffing for a restaurant chain, John is most likely NOT responsible for ________.
19. An ongoing process whereby an individual sets career goals and identifies the means to achieve them is called ________.
20. Raj, a software engineer, recently met with his manager for a review and evaluation of Raj's performance over the last six months. In which of the following did Raj most likely participate?
21. Being on which list of 100 best" is so desirable that some organizations try to change their culture and philosophies to get on the list? "
22. The firm's corporate image or culture that attracts and retains ideal employees is best known as ________.
23. In today's workplace, HR is ________.
24. Ben works at a small advertising agency as a graphic artist. Ben enjoys his job because the company allows employees to have flexible schedules and to telecommute when necessary. Which of the following best describes this type of employee compensation?
25. Which of the following is a true statement about professional employer organizations?