BM 2.01 Quiz

The people who work to produce goods and services are known as

• human resources

• capital

True or false: Companies without an HR department do not participate in HR management activities.

• True; smaller companies have no need for HR management.

• False; in companies without HR departments, other managers and supervisors participate in HR management activities.

The first task in the HR management activity of staffing is

• determining need.

• screening and selecting applicants.

A job specification is an explanation of

• the responsibilities and tasks associated with a job.

• the skills, knowledge, and characteristics required for a job.

The part of staffing that involves seeking out and attracting qualified potential job candidates is called

• recruiting

• training

Which of the following is an on-boarding activity:

• Exit interviews

• Orientation

Which of the following is a purpose of an exit interview:

• To negotiate compensation and benefits

• To gain constructive suggestions for improvement

A commission or bonus is an example of a form of

• compensation

• assistance program

In what way might an HR manager be involved in employee benefits?

• Determining eligibility and costs

• Choosing an employee’s vacation days

After a company’s training needs are determined, what is the next step in training and development?

• Dismissing employees who are not up to standard

• Determining what training resources are available