Chapter One : Intro to HRM

What is the main focus of human resource management?

• Managing finances

• Attracting, developing, and retaining employees

• Developing products

• Recruiting customers

Which of the following is NOT a personal quality or skill required of a HRM specialist?

• Communication skills

• High ethical standards

• IT savvy

• Cooking expertise

What are some of the changes affecting HRM in organizations today?

• Technological changes

• Increased competition

• Employee education

• All of the above

Do all organizations have a dedicated HR department?

• Depends on the size

• Only large companies have HR departments

• No

• Yes

What is one of the functions of the Human Resource Department?

• Inventory management

• Sales forecasting

• Employee Communication

• Product development

What is part of the Payment/Reward Systems function of HRM?

• Organizing safety programmes

• Establishing incentive schemes

• Overseeing canteen facilities

• Providing transport services

What is the purpose of Employee Service and Welfare function in HRM?

• Providing skills training

• Developing a wage structure

• Establishing wellness programmes

• Preparing information for payroll

What is involved in the Industrial Relations function of HRM?

• Organizing supervisory training

• Establishing career movement policies

• Developing a wage structure

• Preparing for contingencies, including strike action

Which of the following is NOT the objectives of HRM

• Recruit suitable employees

• The philosophy of top management

• Ensure compliance with employment laws

• Design and maintain appraisal schemes

Which of the following is not definition of Human Resource Management.

• Control and operations of various marketing activities and the people involved in those activities

• Organizational function that manages all issues related to the people in an organization

• Strategic management approach that includes the most important elements in the organization

• The process of managing human resources to achieve an organization’s objectives