Nature of Human Resource Management Review

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

• human resources

• capital

• raw materials

• facilities

Companies without an HR department do not participate in HR management activities.

• True

• False

The first task in the HR management activity of staffing is

• recruiting.

• screening and selecting applicants.

• determining need.

• determining job descriptions.

A job specification is an explanation of

• who manages the department where a job position is open.

• the responsibilities and tasks associated with a job.

• where a job is located within the company’s facility.

• 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

• on-boarding

• interviewing

Which of the following is an on-boarding activity:

• Grievances

• Orientation

• Compliance

• Exit interviews

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

• To negotiate compensation and benefits

• To gather further insight into the competition

• To gain constructive suggestions for improvement

• To gauge employee attitudes about social issues

A commission or bonus is an example of a form of

• employee contract

• benefit

• Compensation

• assistance program

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

• Selecting an employee’s personal plan options

• Collecting insurance payments from employees

• 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?

• Determining what training resources are available

• Managing employee performances

• Keeping records for personnel files

• Dismissing employees who are not up to standard