Human Resources Management Ch. 2 Quiz

What was the first human resource department created by?

• National Cash Register Company (NCR)

• Losey

• Techno, Inc.

• Henry Ford

What are the main areas of focus in HRM?

• Policy development, compensation and benefits, and regulatory issues

• Recruitment, selection, and retention

• Training and development, regulatory issues, and worker safety

• Staffing, compensation and benefits, and retention

What is the Ulrich HR model focused on?

• Employee advocacy

• Regulatory issues

• Strategic planning

• Administrative tasks

What is the first step in the development of an HRM plan?

• Determine human resource needs

• Select employees

• Appraise performance

• Develop training

What is the purpose of conducting a strategic analysis in HRM?

• To determine the company's mission and values

• To develop an HRM plan

• To identify HR issues

• To prioritize issues and actions

What is the main focus of the HR plan?

• Recruiting strategy

• Selecting employees

• Determining compensation

• Appraising performance

What is the purpose of the SWOT analysis in HRM?

• To prioritize issues and actions

• To develop an HRM plan

• To identify HR issues

• To determine human resource needs

What is the final step in the development of an HRM plan?

• Appraise performance

• Develop training

• Select employees

• Determine human resource needs

What is the role of the HR manager in the HRM strategic planning process?

• To ignore the company's strategic plan

• To focus only on administrative tasks

• To work independently without involving others

• To align department objectives with organizational objectives

What is the purpose of the HRM strategic plan?

• To ensure alignment with the company's strategic plan

• To focus on short-term objectives

• To develop detailed plans for the HR department

• To address only administrative tasks