HRM300T Wk 1 Apply HR Structure and Role Test

Question 1

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What are the challenges (trends) Consolidation Tech Plus (CTP), Inc. should be aware of in the environment of human resource management that require HR to play a more central role in this growing organization?

Hiring employees, administering benefits, and conducting appraisals

Sales promotion, financial health, and production processes

Incorrect:

Communication, employee satisfaction, and safe work environment

Workforce diversity challenges, technological challenges, and economic challenges

Correct answer

· Question 2

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Currently CTP does not have a diverse workforce. How is the workforce likely to become more diverse?

There will be a higher percentage of minority group members in the workplace.

Correct answer

There will be fewer women in the workplace.

Work will be contracted to foreign companies.

The company will offer a more diverse product line to attract new customers.

· Question 3

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If CTP is going to have an effective human resource department then the company must understand that human resources is best defined as the process of ________.

Acquiring, training, appraising, and compensating employees

Correct answer

Organizing and scheduling work activities for teams

Outsourcing and offshoring clerical jobs to foreign countries

Controlling and orienting new employees

· Question 4

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Using best practices as utilized in most organizations and by most professionals, CTP human resource managers should be categorized as ________, who assist and advise ________ in areas like recruiting, hiring, and compensation.

Line managers; middle managers

Functional managers; staff managers

Staff managers; line managers

Correct answer

Line managers; staff managers

· Question 5

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Which of the following best explains why a human resource management department in CTP is important to not only the company but all managers?

Economic challenges facing the world call for advanced cost-cutting and streamlining.

Investing in human capital enables managers to achieve positive results for the firm.

Correct answer

An enthusiastic labor force is likely to provide financial support to local unions.

Technological changes and global competition require clear organization charts.

· Question 6

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Personnel mistakes to be avoided by the CTP human resource department while managing should include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Having your company in court due to your discriminatory actions

Hiring the wrong person for the job

Offering training and development programs

Correct answer

Experiencing high turnover

· Question 7

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CTP, as does most modern employers, will expect HR managers in the company to do all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Hire foreign workers

Communicate with shareholders

Correct answer

Recruit the talent they need

Retain retirees

· Question 8

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By 2024, U.S.-based service-providing industries like CTP are expected to account for ________ of wage and salary jobs overall.

81%

Correct answer

72%

53%

64%

· Question 9

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Companies like CTP that rely on freelancers, consultants, and other such non-traditional employees need special HR _____________ and __________ to deal with them.

Policies and practices

Correct answer

Compensation and bonuses

Orientation and training

Leaders and hours

· Question 10

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Tara Robles earned an MBA degree and is now your Senior HR manager for the department. In which of the following tasks does Tara’s advanced degree benefit her the most?

Recruiting college graduates for entry-level positions

Training interns to perform basic computer tasks

Distributing pension payments to retiring employees

Assisting upper management in formulating business strategies