IHRM CHAPTER 1

What is Human Resource Management (HRM)?

• Managing machines

• Managing money

• Managing people in the workplace

• Managing buildings

What is one main objective of HRM?

• To reduce salaries

• To manage employee relationships

• To avoid hiring people

• To ignore worker problems

Why does a large organization usually need a human resource department?

• To cut workers

• Because it is hard to manage many employees

• To make advertisements

• To sell products

How can unionization affect the need for HRM?

• It stops HR from working

• It reduces employee numbers

• It increases the need for HR to manage worker rights

• It replaces HR completely

What factor shows the influence of top leaders in creating HRM?

• HR budget

• Top management's philosophy

• Worker's attitude

• Office furniture

Which of the following is part of HRM functions?

• Designing products

• Job analysis and HR planning

• Selling services

• Making loans

What is job analysis used for in HRM?

• To understand job duties and skills

• To fire employees

• To sell more products

• To make food

What is the first step in hiring new employees?

• Orientation

• Training

• Recruitment

• Salary payment

What is the purpose of selection in HRM?

• To choose the best candidate for the job

• To close the company

• To increase expenses

• To create confusion

What is orientation in HRM?

• Firing employees

• Showing new employees their job and the company

• Giving lunch

• Sending employees home