Flash Card Test - HRM objectives

Which of the following best describes "employee engagement"?

• The process of hiring new employees

• The level of commitment and involvement an employee has towards their organization

• The diversity of the workforce

• The alignment of employee and employer values

What is the primary focus of talent development in an organization?

• Increasing product sales

• Enhancing the skills and abilities of employees

• Reducing the number of employees

• Aligning employer values

Which of the following is a key component of training in the workplace?

• Employee engagement

• Teaching employees new skills or improving existing ones

• Diversity management

• Hard HRM

What does "diversity" in the workplace refer to?

• The number of employees in a company

• The variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives among employees

• The alignment of values

• The benefits of HRM

Which of the following best explains the alignment of employee and employer values?

• Ensuring employees have the same skills

• Matching the beliefs and priorities of employees with those of the organization

• Increasing employee engagement

• Developing talent

Why is it important to consider the number, skills, and location of employees in HRM?

• To increase diversity

• To ensure the organization has the right people in the right places

• To improve training programs

• To align values

Which of the following is a characteristic of Hard HRM?

• Focuses on employee well-being

• Treats employees as resources to be managed for business objectives

• Emphasizes diversity

• Prioritizes talent development

What is a potential drawback of Hard HRM?

• Increased employee engagement

• Employees may feel undervalued or replaceable

• Enhanced diversity

• Improved training

Which of the following is a benefit of Soft HRM?

• Higher employee motivation and satisfaction

• Reduced training costs

• Less focus on employee development

• Decreased diversity

Soft HRM typically involves which of the following approaches?

• Treating employees as costs

• Focusing on employee development and well-being

• Ignoring employee values

• Reducing the workforce