1. Overview and evolution of HCM, Job and OD

What is the primary focus of human capital management?

• A. Managing physical resources

• B. Managing financial resources

• C. Managing employees as valuable assets

• D. Managing technology

Which of the following is NOT a function of a Human Capital Manager?

• A. Recruitment and Selection

• B. Employee Benefits Administration

• C. Training and Development

• D. Sales and Marketing

Which of the following is NOT a reason why human capital management is important?

• A. Improved employee engagement

• B. Increased cost of hiring and training

• C. Better business outcomes

• D. Enhanced employer brand

What is job design?

• A. The process of designing the overall structure of the organization

• B. The process of defining and organizing specific job roles within an organization

• C. The process of aligning HR policies with the overall business strategy

• D. The process of managing employee performance

What is organizational design?

• A. The process of designing the overall structure of the organization

• B. The process of defining and organizing specific job roles within an organization

• C. The process of aligning HR policies with the overall business strategy

• D. The process of managing employee performance

What is the primary goal of job design?

• A. To align HR policies with the overall business strategy

• B. To improve employee performance

• C. To determine the specific tasks and responsibilities required for each job

• D. To determine the allocation of resources across the organization

What is the primary goal of organizational design?

• A. To align HR policies with the overall business strategy

• B. To improve employee performance

• C. To determine the specific tasks and responsibilities required for each job

• D. To determine the allocation of resources across the organization

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in job design?

• A. Work environment

• B. Work schedules

• C. Budget allocation

• D. Compensation

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in organizational design?

• A. Communication channels

• B. Decision-making processes

• C. Work schedules

• D. Collaboration among departments

Which of the following emerged during the Industrial Revolution?

• A. Personnel management

• B. Human resource management

• C. Strategic HRM

• D. Human capital management