Human Resource Management WGU

Scheduled maintenance: 13 January 2026 from 09:00 to 11:00 Human Resource Management WGU Leave the first rating Students also studied Terms in this set (44) Social SciencesBusinessBusiness management Save WGU C202 Managing Human Capita...536 terms dhagedoPreview D072 Fundamentals for Success in B...134 terms Tbarnett20Preview WGU D351 Know to Pass Teacher 152 terms lovetolearn5454 Preview Manag 70 terms whi What is the first step when implementing HR processes within the organization?Planning HR needs.What is indirect compensation?Benefits that are given to all employees for being a part of the organization.Skills and knowledge in which of these areas are necessary for HR specialists?Profession and industry expertise, strategy and HRM relationships, HR laws and regulations.The HR department's role in most organizations includes which of the following?The HR department assists line managers and aligns the HR function to the strategic objective of the firm.Within the United States, what determines the supreme law of the land?United States Constitution What does the legal term "bona fide occupational qualification" mean ?Characteristics that are necessary to successfully performing the job.Which of the following is an exception to the employment at Will doctrine ?Implied contract exception, implied covenant of good faith, public policy exception.In recent decades, the at Will doctrine has come under criticism because of its potentially harsh consequences to employees, often leaving them vulnerable and financially insecure. Which of the following set of laws has had the biggest influence on eroding The employment at will doctrine?Anti discrimination laws

Of the following entities, which has the power to back up the protections of Title VII?

EEOC HRP is one of the first steps in creating an effective human resource management program. What is it's purpose?To understand the human capital needs of the organization.Which of the following is an important element of HR planning?Preparing proactively for labor shortages. Preparing proactively for labor surpluses.Human Resource Planning is based on the organization's human resource needs. In other words, HRP is based on the organizations human resource?Supply and demand There are four phases to human resource planning. Which of the following is the first phase?Developing data HR planning and strategy are important so that HR strategies align with the organization's plan. If an organization wants to incorporate an entrepreneurial strategy, what type of HR policies does the organization need to implement?HR policies that emphasize risk taking.There are advantages for recruiting for external sources as well as internal sources. Which of the following is an advantage to doing external recruiting?Applicants bring in new ideas and perspectives.What is the purpose of strategic business planning? To determine the organizations goals, future products growth rate, etc Which of the following recruitment sourcing tools allows organizations to acquire a large pool of highly qualified individuals quickly?Acquisition and mergers Affective recruiting not only involves matching the job applicant's KSAs with the demands of the job ,but also ensuring long term retention. How can the organization best focus on long term retention at the same time they are recruiting ?Develop policies regarding job offer acceptance Employee referral programs are a form of internal recruitment. When used as a recruitment method what does an ERP not provide for the organization?Compliance with affirmative action goals, with no chance of legal problems.The HR department and line management play important role in selecting and orientating new employees. Which of these following is the line manager role in the selection process?Helping identify staffing needs.There are many variables that affect the selection process. How does job analysis help in selecting employees?By clearly defining the qualities needed for the job.

All of the following are parameters that represent the essence of the selection process?Job context, job applicant, organizational context what is vailidityHow accurately a measure assesses an attribute It appropriate to use on the job training ?When training can fit into the organizations flow of activities Which of the following is the first step of training and developing?Analysis Which of the following should be included when considering a performance appraisal?Set work standers, assess the employees actual performance, provide feedback There are many sources from which to get information for appraisals. Which appraisal method is the most objective?Computer monitoring Why is conventional rating the most widely used form of performance evaluation?Comparisons can be made across employees or departments.For many types of HR decisions the fundamental question

is often: Who should be chosen? This is where the need

for ranking and comparison come in. Which ranking approach uses qualitative data rather than quantitative data?Narrative essay How does organizational development help organizations?Helps them adapt to change.They'll is a lifecycle of organization that start at an incline then goes into recline, then decline, and then death.When it is in the decline phase what can an organization do to get back to the incline phase?Create a new vision Many dynamics play out in an organization that goes through change. What are the dynamics of change?People will think they don't have enough resources, people will think of what they have to give up, people will revert to old behaviors once the pressure is off .Strategy is about understanding how the organization is going to compete. when deciding on and implementing the organizations strategy, What is the necessary first step?Understanding where the organization is Although undergoing change does not happen often there are many advantages to an Organization that goes through significant change. Which of the following are advantages that may result from change?Helps the organization understand its culture, allow the firm to be more competitive, allows the firm to work on specific challenges.Which of the following is a form of direct compensation? Performance based pay

All of the following are laws that forbid discrimination against an employee based on a protected status.The Americans with disabilities act, The families and medical leave act, The civil rights act of 1964.Compensation has an extensive set of relationships with other HR activities. How are compensation and HR planning related ?Compensation is integrated into HR planning objectives.Which of the following is a principal determinant of wages?Job evaluation, individual wage determinations, establishment of pay structure.Building a solid compensation program requires? A good job evaluation Employers face many costs. Which of the filling is one of the fastest growing ?Employees benefits What is utilization review?A review of the company's benefit costs.As the cost of indirect compensation grows, an organization should do all of the following to enhance its effect in the organization except Decrease communication about benefits packages so fewer employees use them.The law requires employers to provide workers compensation. Who pays the insurance premiums for workers compensation in most states?The employer