HRM REVISION HRM

What is the primary role of Human Resource Management (HRM)?

• Managing financial accounts

• Hiring and managing employees

• Designing marketing strategies

• Overseeing production processes

Which of the following is NOT a typical function of HRM?

• Recruitment and selection

• Employee training and development

• Payroll management

• Product design

Which HRM function focuses on maintaining good employee relations and resolving workplace conflicts?

• Compensation and benefits

• Employee relations

• Recruitment

• Performance management

Which HRM practice involves assessing and improving employees' skills and knowledge?

• Recruitment

• Training and development

• Employee benefits

• Labor relations

What does "employee turnover" refer to in HRM?

• The rate at which employees are promoted

• The rate at which employees leave and are replaced within an organization

• The rate at which employees receive bonuses

• The process of onboarding new employees

Which organizational structure is characterized by employees grouped by specialized functions, such as marketing or finance?

• Matrix structure

• Functional structure

• Divisional structure

• Flat structure

In a matrix organizational structure, employees report to:

• One manager only

• Two managers, typically a functional manager and a project manager

• A board of directors

• The CEO exclusively

What is a key benefit of a flat organizational structure?

• Increased levels of hierarchy

• Faster decision-making processes

• Greater division of labor

• Enhanced specialization

Which organizational structure is often used by companies that operate in diverse markets or product lines?

• Functional structure

• Divisional structure

• Hierarchical structure

• Network structure

What does "span of control" refer to in organizational management?

• The range of responsibilities assigned to a single employee

• The number of employees directly supervised by a manager

• The number of departments within an organization

• The breadth of training programs available to employees