Ch. 23 Human Resources Management Review

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What does Human Resources Management (HRM) involve?

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All activities involved with acquiring, developing, and compensating the people who do the company’s work

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Do most companies have a specific department for HRM?

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Yes, most companies have a department responsible for human resources management

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What is the focus of the 'Employment' activity in Human Resources?

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Maintaining an adequate number of qualified employees in the company

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What does 'Wages and Benefits' primarily concern itself with in Human Resources?

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Managing financial and nonfinancial rewards available to employees

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Which activity in Human Resources is focused on 'Training and educating employees to ensure high quality and efficient work'?

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Performance Improvement

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What is the main focus of 'Employee Relations' in Human Resources?

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Ensuring effective communication and cooperation between management and employees

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What is the primary responsibility associated with 'Health and Safety' in Human Resources?

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Working with managers to establish and monitor safe work procedures

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What is the purpose of the 360-degree feedback in performance management?

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To provide anonymous feedback from a variety of coworkers

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What is the primary purpose of Employee Assistance programs in human resources?

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To provide confidential, personal problem-solving, counseling, and support services for employees

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What does the term 'Employment Planning and Research' likely involve in the context of human resources?

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Planning and researching strategies for employee recruitment and retention