Intro to Human Resource Management - C232 - WGU

Intro to Human Resource Management - C232 - WGU Leave the first rating Students also studied Terms in this set (19) Social SciencesBusinessBusiness management Save C232 - Intro to Human Resource Ma...65 terms mswen10Preview Practice Test Review - Human Resou...20 terms msmedicinalPreview Comprehensive Exam study guide q...43 terms ainsleyingels6 Preview Compr 21 terms she Which step in the human resource planning process ensures that the organization will have the needed supply of employees in the future?Controlling Programming Developing Data Establishing objectives Programming Which technique addresses labor forecasting to project future human resource needs based on past staffing levels?Time-series Focus group Nominal group Delphi technique Time-Series What are two statistical projection methods used to determine human resources demand?Choose 2 answers Delphi technique Succession planning Stochastic technique Multiple linear regression Nominal group technique Stochastic Technique Multiple linear regression

A firm needs to lay off employees and wants to develop a plan to minimize the effect on employees. The firm opts to try a combination of buyouts and outplacement counseling. Which type of plan is the firm engaging in?A control plan A retention plan A redundancy plan An organizational plan A redundancy plan Which human resource function helps the organization understand the number and type of employees the organization will need in the future?Recruiting Planning Appraising Compensating Planning A human resources department is working on increasing diversity within the organization. Which strategic role for a human resources department is being demonstrated?Champion for change Initiator of outsourcing Administrator of policy Agent for legal compliance Champion for change How should a human resources professional encourage a high ethical standard of conduct in the workplace?By influencing others to make moral choices By holding monthly training sessions on integrity By maintaining equitable pay levels and alignment By ensuring compliance with all legal regulations By influencing others to make moral choices What is the outcome of effective diversity management within organizations?Fewer conflicts Better sense of inclusion Fewer communication challenges Better defined organizational goals Better sense of inclusion What is a benefit to promoting an organization's efforts to increase diversity on the company website?It draws attention to diversity commitment.It meets the legal obligation to advertise diversity.It provides equal opportunity to diverse employees.It defines corporate culture with diversity strategies.It draws attention to diversity commitment At which age does the Age Discrimination in Employment Act begin to protect an individual from discrimination in the recruitment process?35 40 50 65 40

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identifying, assembling, and coordinating requirements; establishing contacts; developing schedules and assignments; coordinating mailing lists. Which item should be included in the required skills section of this job posting?Operates Microsoft database software Runs weekly and monthly team meetings Builds relationships with clientele at events Establishes and maintains accurate budgets Operates Microsoft database software What is an effective way to gather relevant information about job applicants during the selection process?An informal interview process in which the questions differ for all applicants An application blank where the most important information is weighted heavily A wide background check to see if any general negative information is revealed A reference check asking for previous employers' opinions about job applicants An application blank where the most important information is weighted heavily Which type of validity identifies the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to complete a job and needs no quantitative analysis?Content Empirical Construct Discriminant Content The leadership of an organization has decided to move forward with a formal training program. Successful implementation depends upon selecting the appropriate training media for the right workers under the right conditions. Which factor should be considered in selecting the appropriate training media?The location of the training Employee attitude for learning Employee readiness for training The level of performance management Employee readiness for training What is a type of direct compensation that plays a strategic role in attracting and retaining qualified applicants?Wages Vacation Health benefits Onsite childcare Wages

Which incentive leads to enhanced productivity and subsequently creates additional earnings?Gain-sharing plan Profit-sharing plan Bonus-sharing plan Wage-dividend plan Gain-sharing plan Which performance appraisal method can make managers more aware of their impact on employees without feeling threatened?Self-appraisal Peer-appraisal Appraisal by supervisor Appraisal by subordinates Appraisal by subordinates A company needs to motivate employees to be engaged in their job responsibilities. They decide to reward attendance at training sessions. Which performance improvement approach is being used?Job analysis Compensation Recruitment and selection Career and management planning Compensation A firm offers an individual a job paying $40,000 per year plus health insurance for selling widgets. The employee counter-offers that she be paid $52,000 per year with no insurance. Which pay structures are being discussed?The firm is offering fixed compensation and the employee is requesting fixed compensation.The firm is offering fixed compensation, while the employee is requesting variable compensation.The firm is offering variable compensation, while the employee is requesting fixed compensation.The firm is offering variable compensation and the employee is requesting variable compensation.The firm is offering fixed compensation and the employee is requesting fixed compensation.