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What is the primary focus of Strategic HRM?

• Aligning HR strategies with business goals

• Improving workplace safety

• Reducing employee turnover

• Maximizing profits

Which of the following is a benefit of Strategic HRM?

• Reduced employee productivity

• Higher operational costs

• Enhanced recruitment and retention

• Increased employee turnover

What does the term 'business strategy' refer to?

• Short-term goals of a firm

• Employee performance metrics

• Long-term direction and goals of a firm

• Daily operational tasks

Which approach emphasizes the alignment of HRM practices with business strategy?

• Contingency approach

• Evolutionary approach

• Processual approach

• Classical approach

What is a key external factor that influences HR strategy?

• Internal company culture

• Technological advancements

• Employee satisfaction

• Training programs

What is the purpose of strategic management according to Rosabeth Moss Kanter?

• To reduce costs

• To increase employee turnover

• To elicit present actions for the future

• To maintain current operations

Which of the following describes the 'contingency approach' in HRM?

• Adaptation of HR practices to business strategy

• A fixed set of HR practices

• Standardized training programs

• Focus on employee satisfaction only

What is a significant challenge of using technology in recruitment?

• Higher recruitment costs

• Data privacy and security concerns

• Decreased efficiency

• Increased human interaction

Which theory emphasizes the importance of education and training as investments?

• Theory X and Y

• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

• Human Capital Theory

• Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory

What is a key aspect of effective workforce planning?

• Anticipating future staffing needs

• Ignoring employee feedback

• Reducing training programs

• Focusing solely on current employees