Diff: 2
Chapter: 1
LO: 1.1: Answer the questions, "What is human resource management?" and "Why is knowing HR management concepts and techniques important to any supervisor or manager?"
Skill: Concept
25) Which of the following best explains why HR management is important to all managers?
A) Economic challenges facing the world call for advanced cost-cutting and streamlining.
B) Investing in human capital enables managers to achieve positive results for the firm.
C) An enthusiastic labor force is likely to provide financial support to local unions.
D) Technological changes and global competition require clear organization charts.
Answer: B
Explanation: Getting results is the bottom line of managing, and it is primarily accomplished through human capital. Managers throughout a firm need good people to get results, and hiring and retaining good people is the objective of HRM.
Diff: 3
AACSB: Application of knowledge
Chapter: 1
LO: 1.1: Answer the questions, "What is human resource management?" and "Why is knowing HR management concepts and techniques important to any supervisor or manager?"
Skill: Application
26) Larry is a line manager at a large sporting goods store. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be one of Larry's HR responsibilities?
A) training new employees
B) interpreting company policies
C) sharing financial advice
D) improving job performance
Answer: C
Explanation: Line managers are typically involved with HR tasks such as training employees,
interpreting policies, and improving the job performance of each person.
Providing financial advice is not a responsibility of most line managers.
Diff: 2
AACSB: Application of knowledge
Chapter: 1
LO: 1.1: Answer the questions, "What is human resource management?" and "Why is knowing HR management concepts and techniques important to any supervisor or manager?"
Skill: Application
27) All of the following are examples of human resource specialties EXCEPT ________.
A) job analyst
B) training specialist
C) EEO coordinator
D) financial advisor
Answer: D
Explanation: Job analysis, training, and equal employment opportunity coordination are all duties of the HR department. HR specialists are less likely to serve as financial advisors.
Diff: 2
Chapter: 1
LO: 1.1: Answer the questions, "What is human resource management?" and "Why is knowing HR management concepts and techniques important to any supervisor or manager?"
Skill: Concept
28) Nicole works as a job analyst at a computer firm. Which of the following most likely describes Nicole's duties in her current position?
A) searching for qualified job candidates
B) processing employee benefits programs
C) collecting information about job duties
D) planning and organizing training activities
Answer: C
Explanation: Job analysts collect and examine detailed information about job duties to prepare job descriptions. Recruiters interview job candidates, and compensation managers handle benefits programs. Training specialists plan, organize, and direct training activities.
Diff: 2
AACSB: Application of knowledge
Chapter: 1
LO: 1.1: Answer the questions, "What is human resource management?" and "Why is knowing HR management concepts and techniques important to any supervisor or manager?"
Skill: Application
29) Personnel mistakes to be avoided while managing include all of the following EXCEPT ________.
A) hiring the wrong person for the job
B) experiencing high turnover
C) having your company in court due to your discriminatory actions
D) offering training and development programs
Answer: D
Explanation: Offering training and development programs should be included in good human resources management responsibilities. Hiring the wrong person for the job, experiencing high turnover, and incurring litigation are personnel mistakes that managers should avoid.
Diff: 2
AACSB: Application of knowledge
Chapter: 1
LO: 1.1: Answer the questions, "What is human resource management?" and "Why is knowing HR management concepts and techniques important to any supervisor or manager?"
Skill: Application
30) Which of the following human resource management specialties would most likely require extensive travel?