Quiz 3

One activity associated with the directing function of management is

instructing employees

The staffing function is different from the organizing function because staffing is

continuous

When developing a human resources management strategy, managers

determine how to bridge gaps between HR needs and available HR

The scope of control that staff members have over their jobs affects the amount of time that a manager spends

directing their work activities

Which of the following is an example of an activity associated with the directing function of management

A manager disciplines an employee for inappropriate behavior in the workplace

Rhys is a manager who wants to better motivate and communicate with his employees. Which management function should he focus on to achieve this goal?

Directing

What management function involves identifying qualified candidates to perform the business's work?

Staffing

Marla and her fellow managers at the Frisco Corporation have determined that rearranging their human resources could increase the company's efficiency. This human resources change is most likely the result of

a need for process improvement

Findley Construction Company has been awarded a major contract to work on a new shopping mall and arena that is being built in the city's business district. Because the project requires special skills and knowledge, Nick, Findley's human-resources manager, will need to acquire new workers to carry out the many tasks associated with the project. Nick is responsible for _________ workers, which is an activity associated with the __________ management function.

hiring, staffing

When BlueLight, Inc. merged with a competitor, the managers strived to instruct their employees on the best ways to transition. This is an example of how directing

initiates changes smoothly