HRM 150 FINAL PT.1

President Trump's travel ban is an example of a(n)

executive order

Directives issued and amended unilaterally by the president are known as

executive orders

EastWest is a consulting firm that helps organizations examine their operating environments. Their scope of work would be considered a(n)

external analysis

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits discrimination against employees over the age of

40

When an organization develops integrated manufacturing systems such as advanced manufacturing technology and just-in-time inventory control, it needs to assess the employees skills required to run these systems and train them accordingly. These assessments and training programs intended to enable an organization to achieve its goals fall under

strategic human resource management

Selena is leading the strategic groups through an exercise to define the company's mission and goals through a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis. She is employing

strategy formation

Traditionally, the HRM department was primarily a(n)

administrative expert

Sophie, the HR manager, checks her email, completes paperwork, and returns voicemail. These activities are part of the

administrative linkage

A(n) ___ is a story of how a firm will create value for customers and how it will do so profitable

business model

HRM laws are governed by the legislative branch of the federal government, which

consists of the House of representatives and the Senate

CompX Inc. is an online retailer of electronic products including laptops and tablets. The company is known for its unique approach to customer support, which is known for going above and beyond in satisfying customer complaints and issues. What kind of a strategy is CompX using?

differentiation

Which of the following is true about the Six Sigma process? A. It focuses on the end product of employee satisfaction B. It terminates once the processes have been brought within the Six Sigma standards C. It strives to attain quality through supervision of daily work, not through training D. It discourages employees from lean thinking E. It aims to create a total business focus on serving the customer

It aims to create a total business focus on serving the customer

Holly was hired recently by her firm to provide coaching to a work unit that is underperforming. This is part of the _______ function of HR.

Performance management

Which if the following arguments states that companies with the best reputations for managing diversity will win the competition for talent? A. System flexibility argument B. Marketing arguments C. Employee attraction and retention argument D. Problem Solving argument E. Creativity argument

employee attraction and retention argument

Which of the following agencies is responsible for enforcing Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act?

equal employment opportunity commision

Butterflies and Blooms, a new florist in town, is attempting to maximize profits but knows the company cannot charge too much for its bouquets in this market. As the company explores locations, the florist notes rent, property taxes, and parking. These are examples of ___ costs.

fixed

When an HR professional is evaluated on how well she embraces inclusion and how effectively she works with diverse populations, she is being evaluated on her competency in

global and cultural effectiveness

Strategies focusing on market development, product development, innovation, or joint ventures make up the ___ strategy of an organization

internal growth

Alpha Consulting provides HR services to small companies that do not need full-time HR. Contracting with Alpha Consulting is known as

outsourcing

Marisol, an HR manager at a technology firm, is entrusted with that task of hiring a member for a new team. She has already recieved information about what the new role will entail as well as the tasks that the new employee will be performing. She is currently using several media to seek applicants for the new role. Which of the following human resource management (HRM) practices is Marisol performing?

recruitment

Which of the following HR competencies focuses on the ability to manage interactions with and between others with the specific goal of providing service and organizational success?

relationship management

As part of today's job culture new employees are assigned mentors who guide the new employees through on-the-job training as well as the culture of the company. This is known as ____ capital.

social

When BP Oil provided funds to clean up the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, they were recognizing the importance of

social responsibility

Which of the following statements is true about the composition of the U.S. labor force in the next decade? A. Immigration will cease to affect the size and diversity of the workforce B. The largest proportion of the labor force is expected to be in the age group of 16-24 years C. The percentage of highly skilled immigrants will continue to remain lower than the percentage of low-skilled immigrants D. The median age of the labor force will increase to the highest number ever E. The high cost of health insurance and a decrease in health benefits will cause many employees to quit working

the median age of the labor force will increase to the highest number ever

Which of the following statements is true for companies that employ cost strategies? A. They focus on high-quality production rather than efficient production B. They are very specific in the skills they require from their employees C. They shy away from investing in training employees in the skills they need D. They seek greater creativity by providing broader career paths to employees than companies that employ differentiation strategy E. They encourage their employees to take greater risks

they are very specific in the skills they require from their employees