CHAPTER 1_HRM OVERVIEW

The utilization of individuals to achieve organizational objectives is known as ________.

• human resource leadership

• human resource management
  

• human resource staffing
  

• human resource planning

The staffing process involves all of the following functions EXCEPT ________.

• job analysis
  

• recruitment

• product placement

• selection

What is the systematic process of determining the skills, duties, and knowledge required for performing jobs in an organization?

• strategic planning
  

• job enlargement
  

• recruitment
  

• job analysis

The systematic process of matching the internal and external supply of people with job openings anticipated in the organization over a specified period of time is referred to as ________.

• HR planning
  

• recruitment
  

• job analysis
  

• performance appraisal

The process of attracting individuals on a timely basis, in sufficient numbers, and with appropriate qualifications, to apply for jobs with an organization is referred to as _______.

• HR planning
  

• selection
  

• appraisal

• recruitment

Which HRM function consists of training and development, individual career planning and development activities, organization development, and performance management and appraisal?

• management by objectives

• employee and labor relations

• organizational development

• human resource development

Which of the following provides learners with the knowledge and skills needed for their present jobs?

• training

• development

• career planning

• succession planning

Which of the following involves learning that goes beyond today's job and has a more longterm focus?

• training

• career planning

• development

• organizational development

Which of the following terms refers to a goal-oriented process that is directed toward ensuring that organizational processes are in place to maximize the productivity of employees, teams, and the organization?

• team strategic management

• performance management

• organization development

• career development

Compensation, as described in your text, refers to the ________.

• total of all rewards provided to employees in return for their services

• wages individuals receive each pay period

• wage schedules and wage rates listed in the union contract

• internal alignment of intrinsic awards