HRM Chap 1

COMPX, a major computer hardware manufacturer, has been working to update its strategic plan so that it reflects an emphasis on achieving superior results in terms of the “triple bottom line” of economic, social, and environmental benefits. In doing so, the COMPX business is seen as

• communal
• profit
• sustainable
• futuristic
• corporate

Answer explanation

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Senior management at the TXM Corporation, a computer software developer, met for its quarterly cabinet meeting. In reviewing the company’s performance, management concluded that the company failed to meet its objectives for sustainability. Which of the following is the most likely underlying cause of the company’s failure?

• The company is unable to meet its business needs without sacrificing the ability of future generations to meet theirs
• The company has developed socially responsible strategies at the cost of profits.
• The company is willing to sacrifice the business and other needs to support the needs of its competitors.
• The company is able to meet the business needs at the cost of environmental responsibilities.
• The company is pursuing economic goals despite social and ethical concerns.

Today’s workforce is changing. Which of the following is true at companies dealing with older employees?

• There are no additional increases in benefit or healthcare costs.
• Worker performance will decrease.
• There is no problem with age discrimination.
• Some employees will choose a working retirement.
• Older employees do not want to learn new skills.

Which of the following is one of the four characteristics of an ethical, successful company?

• It works on the belief that one's own interest comes before the interest of others.
• The company emphasizes mutual benefits in its relationship with customers, clients, and vendors.
• It has a vision that employees may relate to but cannot use in their day-to-day work.
• The company gets the best deals, even to the detriment of its vendors.
• It allows flexibility of ethical norms when the financial stakes involved are very high.

Many companies today are having to redo their personnel policies to address the issue of social networking. This is due to a fear of

• suppressed knowledge sharing.
• creation of online expert communities.
• loss of expert knowledge.
• no sharing of best practices.
• lower productivity

Martina Zgonzalez, an HR specialist, is responsible for record keeping, workforce analytics, social media, intranet and Internet access. This corresponds with the function of _________ human resources.

• legal compliance
• employee data and information systems
• business strategy support
• performance management
• analysis and design of work

The HR department is most likely to collaborate with other company functions on

• legal compliance
• outplacement
• record keeping
• performance management
• unemployment compensation

Alexa Patel was hired recently as a consultant by an insurance company to facilitate the administration of coaching and systematic feedback for all employees in its marketing division. This is part of the ______ function of HR.

• recruitment and selection
• employee relations
• performance management
• compensation and benefits
• personnel policies

Often someone new to HR will be assigned to ________ in the HR department to manage employee data and information systems functions.

• job analysis and description
• record-keeping and workforce analysis
• attitude surveys and labor law compliance
• orientation and skills training
• talent and change management

When Simone responded to Nathan’s email about how to find information on benefits and compensation, Simone was providing

• self - service
• talent management
• performance management
• shared service
• employee engagement