Quiz on Human Resource Management Challenges

What is AI?

• A type of robot

• A form of automation

• A method of manufacturing

• A concept of human-like thought processes in computers

What is one reason organizations adopt AI and automation?

• To reduce the use of technology

• To improve the quality of goods and services

• To increase the number of employees

• To limit competition

What does globalization refer to?

• The increase of tariffs on imports

• The process of localizing businesses

• The tendency of firms to expand internationally

• The reduction of international trade

Which of the following is a trend in the nature of work?

• Decrease in technology use

• More jobs in agriculture

• Shift from goods-producing to service jobs

• Increase in manual labor jobs

What is 'strong' AI?

• AI that mimics human brain capabilities

• AI that can perform simple tasks

• AI that is only theoretical

• AI that cannot learn

What is one of the main purposes of automation?

• To create more jobs

• To reduce the use of machines

• To perform tasks better and more cheaply

• To increase variability

Which of the following is a barrier to adopting AI and automation?

• High return on investment

• Increased competition

• Lack of customer pressure

• High demand for skilled workers

What skillset will be increasingly necessary for future employees?

• Knowledge of traditional manufacturing

• Expertise in manual labor

• Basic knowledge of mathematics and sciences

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks

What is a characteristic of 'weak' AI?

• It focuses on specific cognitive processes

• It has superhuman intelligence

• It is capable of self-correction

• It can perform tasks requiring human-like reasoning

What is one impact of technology on jobs?

• Less reliance on computers

• Increase in low-skill jobs

• Decrease in the need for education

• More jobs requiring advanced skills