Strategic Human Resource

1. The primary role of the HR department is to support the strategic direction of the organisation.

• True

• False

Due to constant changes in the organisation's internal and external environments SHRM decisions which have been successful in the past should not be used to guide future actions.

• True

• False

Organisations operate in stable external environments and therefore do not have to change very often.

• True

• False

Training is especially important for a differentiation strategy emphasizing quality or customer service.

• True

• False

A performance appraisal system is used for evaluating a person's suitability for an advanced position.

• True

• False

Implementation involves leading through coaching people to use their abilities and skills most effectively and efficiently to achieve organizational objectives.

• True

• False

An action plan states what actions are going to be taken, by whom, during what timeframe, and with what expected results.

• True

• False

Leading focuses on the selection and use of employees.

• True

• False

The first phase of the strategic management process is forecast-based planning.

• True

• False

One benefit of strategic management is a sharper focus on what is strategically important.

• True

• False