6.3 - 6.5

Which of the following business objectives is directly influenced by staff performance?

• Profit

• Product design

• Brand reputation

• Market regulation

Effective Human Resource Management (HRM) focuses on which of the following?

• Increasing employee turnover

• Minimizing training efforts

• Recruiting the best employees and fostering productive working relationships

• Promoting external job markets

Which HR function is primarily concerned with the recruitment, selection, and induction of staff?

• Job enrichment

• Staffing

• Marketing

• Research & Development

Why is aligning staffing strategies with business objectives important?

• To reduce costs in product development

• To ensure that staff performance helps achieve goals like profit, growth, and market share

• To comply with government regulations

• To improve workplace aesthetics

Human resource planning involves forecasting future staffing needs. What is one reason for this?

• It helps businesses avoid overproduction

• It allows for better employee retention

• It ensures the business is prepared for resignations and retirements

• It reduces the need for employee training

What is one objective of Human Resource Management (HRM) that helps businesses meet their goals?

• Increasing employee motivation

• Limiting employee innovation

• Reducing team collaboration

• Avoiding leadership development

How do technological advances, such as the rise of e-business, impact staffing strategies?

• They make traditional staffing methods obsolete

• They increase the need for employees skilled in technology and online business operations

• They decrease the importance of staff communication skills

• They make hiring decisions based solely on profitability

The introduction of smartphones, such as the iPhone and Android phones, has primarily influenced which business activity?

• Employee turnover rates

• Workplace safety policies

• Marketing and customer engagement

• Office space requirements

What is a key element of Human Resource Planning that supports the achievement of business objectives?

• Focusing only on employee retention

• Accurately forecasting the number of employees needed based on internal and external factors

• Limiting staff to meet budget constraints

• Prioritizing external job applicants over internal promotions

Why is it important for businesses to identify the specific knowledge, skills, and ideas their staff contribute?

• To create job advertisements

• To ensure that staff members can enhance productivity and efficiency

• To reduce staffing costs

• To promote employee turnover