Diff: 2
Chapter: 1
LO: 1.3: Discuss at least five consequences such trends have for human resource management today.
Skill: Concept
96) According to the text, which of the following is the most likely reason that HR managers are more focused on metrics than they were 50 years ago?
A) fluctuations in the stock market
B) risks of monetary recession
C) threats of heavy regulation
D) pressures of global competition
Answer: D
Explanation: The pressures of global competition forced human resource managers to be more numbers oriented. Human resource managers use metrics to evaluate a firm's performance.
Diff: 2
Chapter: 1
LO: 1.3: Discuss at least five consequences such trends have for human resource management today.
Skill: Concept
97) The purpose of evidence-based human resource management is to use data and research to ________.
A) make comparisons with other firms
B) quantify HR expenses and deficits
C) support HR decisions and practices
D) identify high quality job candidates
Answer: C
Explanation: Evidence-based human resource management involves the use of data, facts, analytics, scientific rigor, critical evaluation, and critically evaluated research/case studies to support human resource management proposals, decisions, practices, and conclusions.
Diff: 2
Chapter: 1
LO: 1.3: Discuss at least five consequences such trends have for human resource management today.
Skill: Concept
98) Which term refers to the competency needed by today's HR managers to direct and contribute to initiatives and processes within the organization?
A) leadership and navigation
B) critical evaluation
C) business acumen
D) relationship manager
Answer: A
Explanation: Leadership and navigation refer to the ability of today's HR managers to direct and contribute to initiatives and processes within the organization.
Diff: 2
Chapter: 1
LO: 1.4: Explain what sorts of competencies, knowledge, and skills characterize today's new human resource manager.
Skill: Concept
99) James is preparing to take an HRCI certification exam. Which of the following subjects is LEAST important for James to study?
A) strategic management
B) workforce planning
C) information technology
D) risk management
Answer: C
Explanation: The Human Resource Certification Institute provides professional certification exams that test the professional's knowledge of all aspects of human resource management, including ethics, management practices, staffing, development, compensation, labor relations, strategic management, workforce planning, and occupational health and safety. Information technology is less likely to be covered on the HRCI exam.
Diff: 2
AACSB: Application of knowledge
Chapter: 1
LO: 1.3: Discuss at least five consequences such trends have for human resource management today.
Skill: Application
100) Evidence-based human resource management means using the best-available evidence in making decisions about the human resource management practices you are focusing on.
Answer: TRUE
Explanation: Evidence-based human resource management means using the best-available evidence in making decisions about the human resource management practices you are focusing on. The evidence may come from actual measurements or from existing data.
Diff: 1
Chapter: 1
LO: 1.3: Discuss at least five consequences such trends have for human resource management today.
Skill: Concept
101) The evidence used in evidence-based human resource management typically comes from actual measurements, existing data, or critically evaluated research studies.
Answer: TRUE
Explanation: Evidence is the core of evidence-based human resource management. Data, facts, analytics, scientific rigor, critical evaluation, and critically evaluated research/case studies are used to support human resource management proposals, decisions, practices, and conclusions.
Diff: 1
Chapter: 1
LO: 1.3: Discuss at least five consequences such trends have for human resource management today.
Skill: Concept
102) Ethical issues such as workplace safety and employee privacy rights are all related to human resource management.
Answer: TRUE
Explanation: Ethics refers to the standards someone uses to decide what his or her conduct should be. Ethical issues related to HR management include workplace safety, security of employee records, employee theft, affirmative action, and employee privacy rights.