Human Resource Management Quiz

What is the definition of human resource management?

• The formal systems designed to manage people and organizations

• The process of hiring and firing employees

• The management of financial resources in an organization

• The process of developing marketing strategies

When did human resource management begin to evolve?

• Around the year 1900

• In the 1960s

• In the 1990s

• In the late 1970s

What were personnel departments largely concerned with in the early 1900s?

• Technical functions

• Strategic planning

• Employee advocacy

• Financial management

What led to the development of human resource management in the late 1970s?

• Increase in competition

• Globalization

• Deregulation

• Technological change

Which role of human resource management focuses on business strategy?

• Strategic role

• Operational role

• Employee advocate role

• Administrative role

Which role of human resource management manages most HR activities and serves as an employee champion?

• Strategic role

• Operational role

• Employee advocate role

• Administrative role

Which role of human resource management focuses on clerical administration and record keeping?

• Strategic role

• Operational role

• Employee advocate role

• Administrative role

What was the past role of human resource management focused on?

• Transactional activities and compliance

• Strategic contributions to organizations

• Employee safety and health

• Total rewards and benefits

What is the present role of human resource management focused on?

• Transactional activities and compliance

• Strategic contributions to organizations

• Employee safety and health

• Total rewards and benefits

According to the pinwheel model, how many key functional areas does human resource management center on?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10