WGU C232

Which hr resource function helps the organization understand the number and type of employees the organization will need in the future? correct answers Planning What are two societal trends that are influencing the world of work? correct answers Increased competition and changed in communication technology Which factor represents an organization's value system? correct answers Corporate culture Which activity does the strategic hr manager need to be engaged in since orgs survi...

Topic 1: The Dynamic Environment and Roles of HR Managers correct answers What are the four implicit HR Objectivies? What are the six major trends that represent the major events that influence the growth and importance of HRM? Hr is influenced by what four internal environment factors? What does the acronym SWOT stand for? Why would a company conduct a SWOT analysis? What are the six competencies of a solid HR professional? What are the eight characteristics of a strong HR ...

Affirmative Action correct answers Affirmative action is any action taken by an employer to overcome discriminatory effects of past or current practices or policies that create barriers to equal employment opportunity. Affordable Care Act (ACA) correct answers A federal law passed in 2010, which prohibits insurers from denying coverage to individuals with pre-existing conditions, sets minimum standards for health insurance policies, includes an individual mandate for individuals to have...

What is Human Resource Planning? correct answers The immediate step in creating human resource programs to fill the future fluctuating human capital needs of a company. True or False. HRP must review both internal and external factors to determine the company's needs. correct answers True. The internal and external factors are outlined via a SWOT analysis. What are the six purposes of HR Planning? correct answers 1. Reduce human capital costs 2. Employee development 3. Improve ...

What role does the planning function of human resource management play within organizations? - Strategic and short & medium range planning Align human resources with strategic mission of organization What role does the staffing function of human resource management play within organizations? - Recruiting and selection of people with the needed skills of jobs within the organization What are the types of employee compensation? - Direct and indirect What is the role of performance appraisals...

Julio is a data specialist for Vinny's grocery stores in Western States. His supervisor asks him to evaluate how many staff are needed for the upcoming holiday season. Julio decides to analyze the relationships between day of the week, work shift (3 shifts), sales, and labor demand. What technique should he use? A. Productivity ratios B. Linear Regression C. Multiple Linear Regression D. Stochastic Analysis - C Multiple changes in organizations and the world of work have influenced the ...

Which of the following is not a function of human resource management? - Appraising client behavior What is an example of indirect compensation when it comes to rewards that are given to employees? - Rewards that are given for simply being a part of the organization Performance appraisals are important for both measuring and monitoring an employee's contribution, but they are also often the basis for deciding what? - Whether or not to give promotions When working to improve the organizat...

What are the four implicit HR objectives? - 1. Improve productivty, 2. Imrpove quality of work life, 3. ensure legal compliance, 4. foster ethicaly behavior How does HR influence each of these HR objectives - 1. productivity- hr can influence work organization and design, increase output with higher quality; 2. provide opportunities for employees; 3. hr must be familiar with laws and regulations that affect hiring and pay descions, promotion activities, health and safety regulations; 4. kee...

What the 1 of six competencies of a solid HR professional? - 1. Provide transformational leadership 1. Which hr resource function helps the organization understand the number and type of employees the organization will need in the future? a. Recruiting b. Planning c. Appraising d. Compensating - Planning 2. What are two societal trends that are influencing the world of work? a. Decreasing world trade b. Changes in communication technology c. Lower college graduation rates d. Increase...